I just finished reading Kacey Vanderkarr’s second book in her Reflection Pond series, Poison Tree (forewarning mild spoiling ahead). I love watching Kacey grow as a writer. This is my favorite of her books I’ve read so far (I say that every time, but she outdoes herself every time)! I love how her characters have grown in this second installment. For example, many writers use torture to breakdown their characters, and then take forever for them to rebuild them again. Kacey did this differently. She used the torture and past pain to reaffirm and grow both of her main characters Callie and Rowan. I love the uniqueness of this characterization! She also added beautifully to a well created fantasy with new characters and new settings. Sometimes when characters are added they seem forced and don’t fit in, but this is not in Poison Tree. The new characters add to story and are intricately weaved in to the plot. It’s a great second part to a sweet, intense fantasy series. Well done Kacey and I can’t wait for the next part of the series!
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Cat Beeny 