![]() ![]() When it's revealed that Wick isn't human, it's not explained (at least I don't remember an explanation) for what his purpose actually is. I guess what's confusing me is that I still don't understand WHO the characters were or WHAT they were other than Rachel and Borne. ![]() *Spoilers ahead and I dunno how to make a spoiler tag so you've been warned!* ![]() I think the book was good? I know that sounds strange, to not understand whether I actually liked it or not, but the last 50 pages still have my head spinning trying to wrap myself around what happened. I'm not sure where to begin with this review. ![]()
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