Review: Revenge is Wicked
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 9, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed and admired The Elf, so I was anxious to read this volume in the trilogy, and it did not disappoint. Overall the experience was like taking this intricate world Cardew had created for The Elf and turning the kaleidoscope a few notches creating a new view on those intricate layers. Amazingly all of her complex in-universe laws remain intact and are expanded upon. This is smart writing for engaging reading. We get layers of character development and I could really relate to Bethany. By development I mean "change" which should be present in great characters but all too often is lacking. Bethany is fundamentally, deeply and believably changed, and in the course of the book we see her go through the processes of grief and in fact come more alive than she was when she was actually alive. Very complex and rewarding! Additionally, like Elf, this is a story of power and desire, played out in overlapping paranormal worlds. Revenge makes for a juicy plotline, and the chain of revenge prompted when one vengeful vampire seeks to quench his desire at all costs is rich. I'm glad this is a trilogy, because I'm very invested in this world and in Cardew expansive, elaborate writing. Bring it on!