The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon
Synopsis: "Paige Mahoney has escaped the brutal prison camp of Sheol I, but her problems have only just begun: many of the survivors are missing and she is the most wanted person in London...
As Scion turns its all-seeing eye on the dreamwalker, the mime-lords and mime-queens of the city's gangs are invited to a rare meeting of the Unnatural Assembly. Jaxon Hall and his Seven Seals prepare to take centre stage, but there are bitter fault lines running through the clairvoyant community and dark secrets around every corner. Then the Rephaim begin crawling out from the shadows. But where is Warden? Paige must keep moving, from Seven Dials to Grub Street to the secret catacombs of Camden, until the fate of the underworld can be decided. " Review: This novel is the SECOND book in its series to stay spoiler free check out my review of the first book: The Bone Season. If you have read my first review then you may already realize how much I love this series. In that case, let it be no surprise that I loved this book just as much if not more! The Mime Order absolutely blew my mind away. With a strong description of the world in the first novel, this following novel is finally able to get things happen, resulting in an AMAZING plot. Not only that, but the entire thing is an absolutely fantastic read due to the elegantly written novel. Now that you have read The Bone Season I can include more about the romance in this series! Ahh... Warden. He is a pretty stereotypical untouchable sort of YA boyfriend, but in many ways he is also quite unique. Warden himself is a standard type of YA boyfriend. Which category? Warden would go under the bad boy with a dark past that a girl shouldn't be dating because of their status' or in this case, being different races (not like ethnicity, but more as in not the human race...). However, the relationship between Warden and Paige is unique to others. Paige is able to showcase her strength and she is definitely wise beyond her years. However, overall Paige definitely shows signs of thinking of Warden at crucial times, but, honestly, even I was distracted by Warden throughout the novel and I can't blame her! This brings me to how much I adore Paige for all she is. She is: - strong - witty - loyal (to her beliefs) - smart (especially with last minute situations) - naive with romance (which can be frustrating, but more hilarious to watch) - yet flawed Samantha created such an amazing main character and reading this through Paige's perspective is delightful (as delightful as going to a bookstore delightful). Now let me explain my dilemma after such an amazing read. You may have heard on my instagram, but I had an ultimate fail when it came to this series... I was approved for the e-arc (The Song Rising) and I FORGOT TO DOWNLOAD IT IN TIME. (*dies a hundred times inside, yes do you feel my pain*). Not only was that a completely horrible slip up on my part, but after reading these two books I REALLY WANT THE NEXT ONE. If anyone wants any real, honest words about this novel... all I can say is learn from me and just purchase all three books (you're welcome in advance). This book and the series in general is something I'd recommend to everyone. If you have any recommendations for me or anything else book related comment below! Cover: ★★★★★ (gonna miss the old versions) Favorite Quote(s): "It's rare that a story begins at the beginning." "Some revolutions change the world in a day. Others take decades or centuries or more, and others still never come to fruition." " 'Would you follow a backstabber?' 'I'd rather follow one than walk in front of one.' " " Words give wings even to those who have been stamped upon, broken beyond all hope of repair." "It was the most secret breed of rebellion I could imagine, putting words on paper." " 'Truth looks different in every lens. History was made by liars.' " wow lots of quotes! (told you the writing was amazing!)
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