Book Review: Fury by Rachel Vincent

Fury

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Fury 〰️

To say this book ended on a bittersweet tone on multiple levels is an understatement. How Vincent managed to tell two separate yet intertwining stories was perfection. And the ending. Just wow.

This is my second all-time favourite series from Vincent, the first being her Soul Screamers series. And in both, the main character dies. Not many authors kill off prominent characters (at least not in the books I've read). But when they do, it's usually not the main character we've been following for an entire series. Yet Vincent braves to write about it and make it a necessary part of the story.

I love how we learn more about the world we are in each part of this trilogy at the right time. I love Delilah's found family bond with her fellow escapees/former captives. Each character is so unique and well-written. I felt so upset when Eryx died and even more when it was Delilah's turn.

My only problem was that this book ended. (That and maybe we don't really know how Deliah's found family ended up five years after her death, though it seems that things are looking better for Cryptids. One can hope, anyway). Aside from that minor nitpick, this book and the series as a whole were absolutely amazing. Each new book had added new slew of problems to overcome, and none of them easy. I was as captivated by this book as I was by the first and second. This is defiantly a series worth re-reading.

If you are a fan of any of Vincent's books, you'll also enjoy this series. Granted, the end is bittersweet, but it's still the perfect ending to a perfect series.

Book review: Spectacle by Rachel Vincent

Spectacle

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Spectacle 〰️

Rachel Vincent has done it again. She managed to somehow up the high stakes of the first book and turn the dial past its maximum point. If you thought life at the menagerie was horrible, life at Savage Spectacle makes Metzger's place sound like a pretty sweet deal.

In Spectacle, the horror of captivity has been amplified. Sure, it may seem like a step up from the carnival at first, but with the introduction of the collars, it's a new nightmare. And once again, Vincent's writing is so superb I felt just as trapped and helpless as Delilah and her fellow captives. Granted, it's not a nice feeling, but I enjoy immersing myself in the world I'm currently reading, and Vincent's master storytelling does just that.

Reading this book makes me feel so many emotions about situations I've never been in and hopefully never will be. But that's what I love about Vincent and her works, how she can transport you to her world from the safety of your own home.

If you enjoyed the first book, Menagerie, you'll surely enjoy this one just as much. The world-building is expanded, and fresh plot twists. The writing is engaging, and you'll never want to put the book down. Actually, if you're a fan of Vincent in general, this book is for you. Just make sure to have the third (and final) book ready for when you finish because you are going to want to immediately fice back into this story the moment you finish the second book.

Book Review: Menagerie by Rachel Vincent

Menagerie

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Menagerie 〰️

This is my second reading of this book, and once again, I was not disappointed.

Rachel Vincent's Menagerie series is a super close second to my all-time favourite series of hers, the Soul Screamers series. (Though if you have read any of my previous Vincent book reviews, you'll know that anything she writes is literary gold, in my opinion, and there's a reason she is an insta-buy for any new book she writes).

I can't begin to describe how excellent this book is. I've never been stripped of all my rights and treated worse than a death row inmate, but Vincent's writing made me feel as though I have. I could feel Delilah's despair as her humanity was stripped away. I felt the sadness of her fellow captives. I wasn't just reading this story; I was experiencing it. And that is why Vincent is a master storyteller.

From the very first page, Vincent pulls you into a world where not only do animals and humans exists, but cryptids such as mermaids and shifters are real. Sadly, something known as the reaping happened in the 80s and cryptids is no longer allowed to co-exist with humans. (I read the whole series when it first came out; I just never did a review. So I can say that as the books go on, we learn more about the event known as the reaping). It's unfortunate to see cryptids being treated so poorly, but knowing humanity, I can buy this happening in our world.

If you are a fan of any of Vincent's works, especially her Shifters series or mythical creatures in general, this is the story for you. The twists and excellent writing keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time, wondering how Delilah can escape her fate of captivity. A true masterpiece of a story. 10/10 I highly recommend it.