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It is rare that a sequel is better than the first book, but I do like Trespassers better than Ferryman. Ferryman felt like there were many inconsistencies in what affected the spirits and Dylan’s reactions felt off for the situation. In Trespassers, Tristan has followed Dylan back into her body and they are in the living world. This setting allows for many more interactions and an evolution in their relationship that feels genuine. Tristan is learning about the real world and his personal development is interesting.
The introduction of Susanna and Jack’s characters provided a stark contrast of what happens if you do not have the bond that Dylan and Tristan have. Jack has a tragic background but that does not redeem him as a character. He is unlikable and I do wonder why the author linked Susanna with him. Susanna’s motivations for going to the real world felt flat. She has never actually talked to Tristan in the entirety of their immortal existence but imagines a relationship together in the real world once they follow any soul back. Her character’s punishment from the Inquisitor is harsh and now I am more interested in her character to find out what happens to her and Jack in the third book.
I can see why Dylan has a rocky relationship with her mother. She is abrasive and loathes Tristan. With so much distrust it is a bit out of character for her to go ahead and allow him to live with them considering Dylan is 15 years old. She also watches them for impropriety yet never catches them spending the night in the same bed.
I am glad that Dylan meets her father and he seems like a good guy. I was surprised in the first book that she dies on her way to meet him because I would have expected her not to have that unfulfilled action. So, her meeting him and developing a relationship in this second book makes sense.
There are consequences to their return and it kept my attention throughout wanting to find out how it would be resolved. Overall, this book had more internal logical actions and consequences. The characters and their situation evolved and were interesting. This was a quick read and I am looking forward to the third in the trilogy.