Disappointed.

I like the story, and the magic system is interesting, so I really wanted to like this series. After struggling through the first book I continued with this one because I hoped the characters would grow into their roles or at least grow up.

Disappointed to discover that isn't the case. I don't think I've ever read another series with an MC and main cast who are so irritatingly irrational. They are their own worst enemies and not in a 'ah I'm not confident so I can't tap into my full potential' way, but a 'I'm stupid and make poor choices that will obviously not end well' way. Their progress through the story could best be described as 'failing upward'. Despite always making poor decisions, despite rarely taking advantage of the full scope of their powers that we've already seen them use, they somehow always come out on top in the end.

Once again, I really wanted to like this series, but the characters are just so frustratingly incompetent that I'm not going to continue after this book. If you've come from Cradle/Mage Errant/Iron Prince looking for something similar, you won't find it here.

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