The Fearing: Book Two - Water and Wind by John F.D. TaffMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Please, do yourself a favor. Before starting this review, buy book one of The Fearing, by John F.D. Taff. With that out of the way. OH MY GOD. How do you top the first book in this serialized novel? Ask Taff, because 2 days ago I didn’t think it possible. I said it before and it must be said again. This is a masterclass on serial novelization. It’s an event. It’s amazing.
Book 2: Water and Wind begins immediately where Fire and Rain leaves off. It continues the journey of the main characters from the first title as they navigate their way through this supernatural apocalypse. The characters you love and the ones you hate (Carli) all make a return, with the addition of two new characters, a reverend and a girl named Monday. Monday is mysterious, and based off of what the book gives you to use as speculation, i need to know more. Sigel is still a creep and book two lays the ground work for what I expect is going to be an interesting reveal for him down the line. It must be said, Taff is doing such an amazing job in the way he is writing this book. He has a way with words that really just lends a beauty to the page, even though what’s taking place in the print is utterly horrific. By the time book 2 ended, I discovered why Taff has been branded the king of pain. The book ends with a punch to gut. I was on my heels before, with the last two pages Taff knocked me on my ass. Book 1 is a one sitting read. Book 2 cut to the top of my TBR and book 3 will do the same.
In my previous review I had said that there’s no reason to expect anything other than greatness from the books to follow. What I didn’t expect, is for Taff to somehow top perfection. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. If you aren’t reading The Fearing you need to. School is in session. Taff is the professor and you all need to sit down and pay attention.
5/5 stars
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