Many things readers have been wondering about are revealed and don't get me started on the plot twists. Many questions have been answered and I got more than I expected which I was very happy with. I won't spoil who but she is an important figure for one of the characters. There is a new character I think readers are going to be very excited to meet. Digby also remains the precious father figure to Auren. I'm even more delighted to spend more time with his Wrath and witness the turbulent sibling relationship between him and his brother Ryatt. I'm glad this is something Raven did not erase or attempt at a redemption arc and while he does have good intentions but he is ready to unleash the villain if anyone as so much harms a hair on Auren. He is unapologetic about it and he fully embraces his Fae nature and it's ruthless urges. I got to understand and see the many facets of him: from Slade to King Rot and to Commander Rip. I expected to see more of Slade but I was delighted to get to know him in a new light and on a much deeper level. I will say that this time round, this book is more focused on fleshing out the characters and the plot slowed a bit, but Raven does moves the plot to a new direction I'm very happy with.ġ00% more Slade content? 100% more Slade content.

There were new POVs I did not expect but I enjoyed and they were appropriately sprinkled around the book but they don't overwhelm the POV chapters of Auren and Slade, those extra POVs are integral to the plot and there's a new romance on the horizon. Auren must face the consequences of murdering a King. A King with a golden touch is found dead leaving a Kingless kingdom and the Rot King stole away his gold-touched favored whose hands are drenched in royal blood. Many revelations and secrets begin to surface. The game has changed and many wicked plans are at play. GLOW resumes right from the explosive ending of Gleam and begins in a shroud of extreme dread within the first quarter of the book that will keep a tight hold on your heart. Raven continues to craft such an exceptional story that skillfully navigates through healing, trauma, depression and empowerment while gifting us with such a beautiful romance and an intriguing political overarching plot. GLOW was nothing short of devastatingly emotional, powerfully evocative and exquisitely filthy. I don't think I have the right words to convey the magnitude of the emotional suffering and joy this book had caused me and I wouldn't have had it in any other way.

Thank you Raven Kennedy and The Nerd Fam for gifting me with an eARC of GLOWĭisclaimer: this review may contain minor spoilers but nothing major that would spoil the book.

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