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Strange writing. The dialogue is so unnatural, the characters all sound like the same, no one's motivations make any sense, the lust is all over the place, none of the conversations are genuine, nothing happens for a good 85 percent or more of this book other than each scene just restating the premise in different ways. Didn't even care about the ending. I don't like or care about any of these people. Hardly any actual world building. I don't understand the reasoning for any of the dystopian aspects. I really wanted to love this, but ugh, what an oddly written book.
it isn't very often that i read a book and am in awe of not only the storytelling, but the linework as well. this book was definitely one of those. more than once, i was sitting there reading and just kept thinking in the back of my mind the whole time "oh my g-d this book is amazing; i can't believe how amazing this book is." and yes, i Do feel personally victimized that i now gotta wait until march of next year for book two 😭i loved so many of the characters!! every single one of them was interesting and, while i saw several of the big reveals about the main characters coming, that didn't even remotely take away from my enjoyment of the story at all. i love being able to figure out foreshadowing for what it is before it's officially revealed. i think my favorite characters would have to be lira, greyson, and, of course, shadera. i also loved callum and found That One Character very intriguing (not saying whom because spoilers). the relationships between the characters were very interesting too and was one of the things that kept me reading (though even without that aspect i would've kept reading because of how good this book was).the worldbuilding was incredible. it usually takes me a few chapters to be able to visualize a world, but i was able to picture the world of new found haven so clearly right from the beginning!! it reminded me a lot of blade runner 2049, which i loved because that's one of my fav films. it also reminded me of my fav dystopian series of all time: the legend trilogy by marie lu and this book made me want to reread that series so so bad.i already mentioned this at the beginning, but the linework was incredible. the use of metaphor was impressive; most authors when using metaphors don't use ones that fit so perfectly within the world and within the context they're describing, but every single one in this book did that and created a perfect visual for what was being described.this book was amazing. i cannot recommend it enough. and i can tell already that it's going to be one of my top 5 of the year.
Daggermouth was an intense, addictive read from start to finish. The story blends dark fantasy, danger, and romance in a way that keeps the tension high on every page. What really stood out was the chemistry between the characters. Their dynamic is charged, complicated, and full of sharp banter and emotional depth, making every interaction feel meaningful. The darker elements of the story add weight without overwhelming the romance, creating a balance that makes the book hard to put down.If you love dark romantasy with strong characters, high tension, and a story that pulls you in completely, Daggermouth is absolutely worth the read. I finished it already wanting the next book.
Everything I look for in a dystopian novel was in this book! Hatred, symbolism, cunning, strength, and so many virtues that reside within a desire for freedom and self expression. There are layers within society, secrets and hidden agendas that spur the conflict between powerhouses of a political system. Which hand will come up on top?