Cover: Like Eve, I think the cover was really well done. I like how it actually is relevant to the book. I really like the colors. One thing that I am still thinking about is the title. I still do not really get it. I don't know if I'm missing some big, obvious reason, but I am not really a fan of it.
Characters: I think most of the characters developed more in this book, especially the King, who is a major character in Once. I did like the introduction of some of the new characters. Clara was fun to read about. Eve and Caleb's relationship was tested a lot throughout the novel, and I think it was more believable in this one. Also, Eve started to stand up for herself and take more risks.
Pace: The beginning of the book, for me, moved really slow. I was a bit bored. Once more of the action and planning started, it was paced pretty well. Sometimes, the pace was a little slow for my liking, though.
Plot: At the beginning, the author does a good job with keeping the readers up to speed with what just happened. What I liked about this plot was the big picture aspect of it. Instead of worrying just about Eve, change could affect a lot of people in the city. Also, there were some twists in Once that were good. I have to say that the ending was good. It does leave you hanging with questions like "what just happened?" and "what is going to happen?". I will be reading the next book because of the ending.
Writing: The writing was just ok. It wasn't anything new or special for me.
Last Thoughts: I think I did like this book better than the first one. The pacing was a bit off, but I think Carey could write a very cool last book. I still want to find out what in the world happened in the end! 4/5 stars
*A big thanks to HarperTeen for the ARC*
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