Assessment:
Plot/Idea: There are a lot of ideas here, each engaging in their own way. There are Robin Hood connections, a plot about a dogmatic church versus the demonic heroine, and a lengthy subplot about becoming sole ruler of the Netherworld. Each of these concepts could carry a book alone, so collecting them all together means they lack the room to grow and reach their full potential.
Prose: Clark has a knack for a lively action scene, with bursts of movement that convey frenetic energy without being overwhelming. The dialogue is functional, though without tags it can be difficult to discern who is speaking. Time feels so off as to be dizzying, with what appear to be proceeding days actually taking place months apart.
Originality: This novel features magical powers, angels and demons, nods to Robin Hood, and elements of a crime drama. While none of these elements alone are unique, this is a very original arrangement of those elements.
Character Development/Execution: Robyn Carter is a powerful, intelligent, memorable heroine that readers will want to root for, which is why it is truly disheartening to watch her slowly fall for a man complicit in her abuse as part of a non-consensual "Marriage of Submission".
Date Submitted: July 31, 2022
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