So I've got to be honest. I really regret applying for this book as an ARC, as now it means I need Book 3 injected into my veins, and I get that's such an unreasonable feeling when Book 2 isn't even out!!!!
I enjoyed A Feather so Black so much, and I genuinely screamed when I was approved for this. I cannot thank those involved enough. This book was beautifully written, and so poetic and beautiful. I love the world building, and the characters, and just everything.
I genuinely haven't felt this way about a book since I read ACOMAF; every single page kept me gripped, I loved the characters and they made me feel so much. There were times I was so worried about Fia and Irian, and slightly in love with Wayland, and so annoyed at Eala. My favourite character is Pond Scum, and I hope this iconic beastie makes a comeback in Book 3.
The relationships in this are so genuine; Irian and Fia are both reeling from Fia's death and resurrection, and whilst Irian did act in crappy ways, it's really easy to see where he's coming from. I won't lie, I was really worried we were getting "Tamlin'ed" at some points of this. Both characters go through their own heartbreaks, and they come together so much stronger. I really liked getting to know about Irian's past. Also, Lyra Selene is diabolical by giving us 2 Irian POV chapters.
My favourite thing about this was the fact it picks up immediately from Book 1 - there was no awkward time jump or anything, just straight into it.
I wrote down quotes that I loved to include in my review, but I've ended up with like 100 quotes written down which is probably too many to use without giving away major spoilers, but I plan on posting a few here and there on my instagram @a_pixie_bookshelf in the months coming up to release

Also side note, there was a little thing early on in the book hinting Book 3's title and as stupid as I sound, I felt so smart when I guessed Book 3's title.