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Hell Bent (Alex Stern, #2)

Leigh Bardugo

Start date: January 1, 2023

Finish date: January 31, 2023

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Dec 19, 2023 🩶 April • A.M. Flynn • 🩶 rated it liked it

Sadly, this was a 3.5 ⭐️ read. I loved Ninth House though. 😣

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Nov 19, 2022 Erika rated it it was amazing

Not a single dull moment! I love this series!

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Feb 29, 2024 Shannon The Co-Captain rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audio, paranormal, 2024, buddy-reads, always-a-keeper

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The writing is 5 HUGE stars. I absolutely love her writing. Especially Alex’s snark. You won’t find better anywhere. The story did lull just a bit for me in the middle of the book. It could have just as easily been me (view spoiler). I’m such a fan of Darlington and want Alex and Danny together so bad I may take vengeance and come back and 1 star all of the books if she doesn’t make it happen. I remain hopeful. It has to ha ...more

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Mar 24, 2023 Edith rated it really liked it

Shelves: buddy-reads, audiobook-listen, 2023-reads

Not a bad sequel! I had higher expectations for this book that weren't quite met, but it was still a good story that didn't leave me fully disappointed. I took roughly a two month hiatus in the midst of getting through this book, so the emotions of finishing it probably aren't as strong as if it were an uninterrupted read through.

Despite everything, I'm excited to see that Alex's universe is slowly expanding, and most especially the inclusion of new characters. They bring the story to life and ...more

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May 22, 2024 Molly Hauber rated it it was amazing

So, I don't know if I likethis MORE than Ninth House or not. I might. We get deeper into the characters lives and relationships, and there's so much magic and excitement. So good! I really want more of these characters. ...more

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Oct 26, 2023 Isabella rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2023-publication, published-january

3,5 Stars
It took me a little longer than I would have liked to get back into this world - the book starts out VERY slow and feels a little directionless at first.
However, it does pick up after about 100 pages, and then it was wholly entertaining the rest of the time. Very enjoyable, and I'm looking forward to the next step in the journey. ...more

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