RELEASE DAY REVIEW: Forestfall (World at the Lake's Edge #2) by Lyndall Clipstone
We received an advanced reader copy of this book.
Published: September 27, 2022 by Henry Holt and Co.
Review:
Myth: 3.5/5
A luscious and atmospheric return to the world at Lake’s Edge and more than a few stolen moments in the world Below. Diving right back into the story, Violeta finds herself dealing with the twisted turns of the bargain she made, her family in the world Above doing all they can to get her back.
While the Lord Under was a seductive secret in Lakesedge, I had a hard time connecting that with the deeper relationship stated on page in book two. For all the talk of choice and love, it felt like seduction and manipulation which made it hard for me to sink into the first part of the story.
Magic: 4.5/5
Leta’s power though, it was beautiful and terrible and for all the fall, gothic vibes I got from Lakesedge, Forestfall brought forth the dark, cold forest on the brink of winter. The imagery and magic was as exquisite as the first book, with even more depth to the connection of magical bindings.
Overall: 4/5
While I struggled a little with the beginning of the story and the depths of some relationships, Clipstone’s writing is as evocative as I remember and the conclusion was everything I needed.
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