Ravage the Dark (Scavenge the Stars #2) by Tara Sim
Published: March 9th 2021 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Review:
Myth: 3.5/5
So many secrets, lies, and doubt between this crew. At the end of Scavenge the Stars, Amaya learns terrible truths, that she was used in ways she didn’t understand to perpetuate an evil she hoped to stop. We pick back up the story as Amaya and her somewhat unconventional crew flee Moray in hopes of stopping the spread of the counterfeit coins and finding a cure for the ash fever.
With so many new truths learned, Amaya and Cayo struggle to understand themselves and each other. I liked the depth of this struggle, and nothing came easy for either character through this book. Every time they thought they were on the upswing, life beat them back down. I think the labels of ‘sad boy’ and ‘scary girl’ fit well with their inner dialogues.
While trying to dance around spoilers, the conclusion to this book and the duology was a little unsatisfying. I thought the end was perfect, but the final act left me wanting more for Amaya.
Magic: 3/5
This world was definitely more one of political alliances. The focus was more on rich merchants, slum lords, and those of influence through the empires. Alchemy added to this world building for sure as its a bit more “practical magic” to fit with the surrounding story.
Overall 3.5/5
I enjoyed Amaya’s story. She is a strong heroine who has to learn plenty along the way, but keeps picking herself back up every time she gets knocked down. And a random side note, can we talk about this cover? It’s fierce.
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