Forkle talks about how their best physicians are working on trying to fix the pathogen and in my notes I wrote “unless E is working on it, they don’t have the best of the best”. While he’ll always be my favourite adult, he’s slowly making his way towards being my favourite character in the entire series. By re-purposing a place that the planet has made healthy again, the Black Swan are able to show their commitment to the planet in a subtle way while also showing that it’s possible to live in harmony with nature. They want to save the planet from any type of devastation – including the devastation the Neverseen are trying to cause. It shows how seriously the Black Swan take their work. The fact that the Black Swan’s main base of operation is in a place where nature is rebuilding itself despite the destruction humans caused on the surface is just icing on the cake. And he does all of this on top of leading an organization that’s geared towards saving the planet. While he drives me crazy at times, like I know he does Sophie, I can’t help but admire how much he does to help out the crew. Let’s just say it’s a good thing that she did because the crew really needed the cache throughout this book!Īnother adult that I adore in this series – and makes his entrance in this book with his usual dazzle – has to be Mr. Thankfully at the start of chapter two we find out that it’s just Orelia who’s there to wish them well and to give Sophie Kenrick’s cache. At the end of the first chapter the crew is surprised by a councilor breaking up their escape attempt. In usual Messenger fashion, the book starts off with a bang. Also, Dex deserves someone really great for himself. Unless another love interest comes along, these are the two power couples I’m betting on coming out of the series. Another part of me is sure that, no matter what Keefe ends up doing in the rest of the series, him and Biana will end up together. I think they’ll be adorable together and they’re the real endgame of this series. Whether it is or not, it’s my head cannon now. Part of me will always think that Fitz was hoping that Sophie’s secret is that she likes him, though I don’t actually know for sure that’s true. Even if this secret will prevent them from becoming cognates just let. I mean, Keefe’s crush on Sophie is a good enough motivation to have him break things up – or at least prolong the inevitable – as long as he possibly can. That can’t be easy for either Sophie or Fitz! Part of me was sad when Keefe prevented Sophie from telling Fitz that she likes him, but a bigger part of me was relieved that it didn’t have to happen just yet. Not everyone would be able to make a showing of history and world building flow so organically, so for this I applaud Messenger.Ĭan I just say how cute it is that on page 27 Fitz hints towards knowing Sophie’s feelings for him? His sneak peek into the emotional center of her mind might have shown him a little more than he bargained for!Įven worse than that, I can’t imagine having to tell your crush all of your deepest secrets. She’s able to seamlessly fit in a history lesson while the crew is making their way to their destination at the start of the book. I also found it impressive that it’s so clear Messenger did a lot of research while planning this series. She makes it seem like the pollution is almost a tangible thing in such a beautiful and quiet way that this awful fact almost seems palatable. This mirrors what’s happening in real life and as these books are aimed towards younger readers, Messenger is doing an amazing job at showing future generations why it’s important to take care of the planet we live on. Personally, I love the fact that she’s got a subplot going in which humans are polluting the planet and that’s why the elves have to try so hard to save it. Not only is the main plot so well written that it’s made me cry on multiple occasions, Messenger also does an amazing job at sussing out subplots that add to the story rather than detract from it. I know I’m going to need to take a little break from the series after finishing this book in order to give my emotions a break, but I also know that I won’t be able to get back to this world quickly enough. I don’t need to care about characters, I’m just fine being a husk of a human, I swear.ĭespite how emotional this book made me, or maybe because of it, this was an amazing read. Perhaps it’s because authors like Messenger come around to play with my emotions like it’s a fun thing to do. Have I mentioned this book made me cry? A lot? I’m starting to think books make me cry easier than I thought… I didn’t used to be so impacted by books and the stuff that happens within their pages. “I should’ve known you’d find a way to end up here” (p. Series: Keeper of the Lost Cities, Book 4Įlwin laughed.
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