Honestly, I think this is one of my favourite new series in the last couple of years.

The Last Soul Among Wolves picks up six months after The Last Hour Between Worlds and guess what? Kem has been dragged into danger again and once again has a mystery on her hands that will result in deaths if she doesn't solve it. But no pressure!

I loved how we got to see Kem's childhood friends and their dynamic, both in present-day and the references to their past. They were great characters, all with defined personalities and yet I could see why they had been friends. I would have loved to spend a bit more time with this group of secondary characters, for selfish reasons of enjoying them and their dynamic with one another.

This book continues to build upon the world and the lore of the first book, and that was one of the top strengths of the first book. I think this world is just so creative and with such strong, vivid imagery. Still such a highlight of these books.

Locked room-esque murder mysteries with people dying off one by one start with a great premise, and this one was twisty and well-plotted. Engaging, had obvious stakes (people dying! Kem's friends slated for death unless Kem can do something about it!), and with solid pacing.

The only thing I could have asked for was a bit more of the relationship between Kem and Rika, in the sense where yes, we moved each of them forward as individual characters and I like them together quite a lot, but I did feel the growth of their relationship with one another didn't really get much attention - and to be clear, I don't particularly want more romance focus! I'm very happy with the level of romance currently! I just would have liked to see a bit more character development around their relationship and personalities.

If you liked The Last Hour Between Worlds (and you should have liked it; it was wonderful), you'll definitely like this one as well. And if you need another little tidbit to sell you: dragon babysitter?!

Thank you to the publisher, Orbit, and to NetGalley for the ARC.