Melanie (Mel)’s Reviews > Immortal Consequences > Status Update

I think the worst thing about this book (aside from the fact the worldbuilding and magic system is still somewhat surface-level even after 300 pages) is that I just really dislike the weird yearning that Wren and August are doing. On their own they're fine characters with lives. But their romance subplot, despite taking up so much of the book, is such a letdown. You can only tell me the the same thing so many times.

Okay I really vibe with the setting and concept but there's certain elements that are frustrating my immersion. Ex. Soul fragmentation and implanting parts of a soul in another? Like. How did we know we could do that and that it would even work?? And they talk about it so non-chalantly like everyone knows about it but...I didn't??? Also I highly doubt the headmaster is stupid enough to believe their obvious lie?

Okay. I don't dislike this. But I have two major issues. The magic system just kind of...is? There isn't a lot of explanation beyond an infodump masked as an exam, and I find the mechanics of magic systems super interesting to read so I'm a bit disappointed in that. But also...this book starts in a weird way. It starts with establishment of the strange rather than the norm...then tries to show us normal? Feels odd.

Seems fun so far. Biggest complaints I saw online when this was available from BOTM was that the book felt a bit underbaked at times (worldbuilding, plot, etc.) I've been meaning to pick it up for a whole year now, since every time I've gone to my fantasy shelves I've gotten distracted by its gorgeous cover and sprayed edges...and after seeing the sequel at the store the other day I realized there's no better time.