INTO THE CROOKED PLACE (Into the Crooked Place #1)
From Goodreads:
Into the Crooked Place begins a gritty two-book YA fantasy series from Alexandra Christo, the author of To Kill a Kingdom.
The streets of Creije are for the deadly and the dreamers, and four crooks in particular know just how much magic they need up their sleeve to survive.
Tavia, a busker ready to pack up her dark-magic wares and turn her back on Creije for good. She’ll do anything to put her crimes behind her.
Wesley, the closest thing Creije has to a gangster. After growing up on streets hungry enough to swallow the weak whole, he won’t stop until he has brought the entire realm to kneel before him.
Karam, a warrior who spends her days watching over the city’s worst criminals and her nights in the fighting rings, making a deadly name for herself.
And Saxony, a resistance fighter hiding from the very people who destroyed her family, and willing to do whatever it takes to get her revenge.
Everything in their lives is going to plan, until Tavia makes a crucial mistake: she delivers a vial of dark magic—a weapon she didn’t know she had—to someone she cares about, sparking the greatest conflict in decades. Now these four magical outsiders must come together to save their home and the world, before it’s too late. But with enemies at all sides, they can trust nobody. Least of all each other.
Rating: 4 of 5 stars
This review has been long overdue. So I'm thinking I should just be direct and say it outright... what the heck was up with that ending?!? *cue my head exploding*
Alexandra Christo became one of my favorite authors since I read and absolutely fell in love with To Kill a Kingdom. And I'm so happy to say I feel no different this time. Into the Crooked Place was all parts exciting and addictive. I'm not usually a fan of multiple POVs but I gotta say it was so well done with this one. Of course, unsurprisingly, Wesley is my favorite but Tavia, Saxony and Karam are all just as lovable. Even Arjun kinda grew on me.
Personally, I found that this one had a much stronger end than beginning. Not that I found it to be in any way boring, no. I was just as engrossed with the characters' past and everyday lives as I was with the action-packed scenes and shocking revelations. Also, romance fans beware. It was the most frustrating thing ever! In a good way. (Just not good for my romance-loving heart and sanity, lol) *just kiss already!!*
I don't know what Christo has in store for us next. But I just know it'll be amazing!
I NEED book two!
I received an e-ARC via Edelweiss+ to read and review.
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