I really enjoyed the dynamic between Cassidy and Jacob. Both are likable, charismatic characters. However, the secrets Jacob keeps leave an itch of distrust in our favourite ghost sidekick. How did the two become entangled, how did he manage to save her life, how is he able to stay in the living world instead of his death loop in the Veil? All of these questions keep you motivated to continue the story, to wonder at their friendship, and to enjoy their banter. Cassidy's parents are in the novel just the right amount, as the smart, yet bumbling parents of an independent, young women. Cassidy needs them, but she also needs to follow her own path, her own instincts. Her mother portrays her whimsical side, while her father is more her focused and inquisitive nature. And love to Grim, their cat, who is there as comic relief (as all cats should be). I also loved the setting, Edinburgh is presented as another character, breathing life (or death) into the heart of Cassidy's already complex tale. It is her beginning, or rebirth, in a way. It cultivates a power and purpose within her, answering some questions she has been harbouring, while also trying to swallow her whole. The ghosts that inhabit the city are terrifying, but also extremely tragic. The big, bad antagonist is sweetly beautiful, which makes this an eerier read. Cassidy's introduction to Lara is perfect, as she is the polar opposite of Cassidy. She is sure of herself, confident of her abilities, she knows her purpose and delights in who she has become. She is serious, stern, and mistrusts Jacob immediately. She is also strong, faithful, and helps Cassidy accept who she must become. Cassidy must learn to rely on others, but to also trust in her own powers. A great start to what is sure to be an interesting series! An aside: I have been to Edinburgh and all of the places Cassidy mentions I have traversed, so this added to my delight in the story. Having walked in Cassidy's footsteps and knowing the gloom and darkness of this old city, but also the beauty and the history, really pulled the story together. Scotland is a country I would visit again and again!
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Hayley
4/2/2019 09:28:31 pm
Excellent review! I was also curious about Jacob and am excited to read Tunnel of Bones set in Paris.
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