A review by trisha_thomas
The Shadow Society by Marie Rutkoski

4.0

"Do I dare
Disturb the universe?"

~ J. Alfred"


This was....a surprise. I hadn't expected to love this one as much as I did. The cover is pretty cool but didn't really pull me in. The synopsis isn't really selling me on a book I'd normally pick up either. But I've seen some good reviews so I gave it a whirl.

It's a slow build up kind of book, I like that I don't know the characters too well to start but then really get to know them. I love that the friends are so awesome! Jims, Lily and Raphael are funny and made Daisy feel more real.

I'm so glad there is NO insta-love. I'm also glad that the trauma that is experienced it's brushed away either. The fears aren't just easily overcome - everything is a struggle and nothing works out how it should. There are close calls and there are casualties in the war. All in all, it's a great story. I wish there were more to the series other than a novella.