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dododenise's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I already adored the first book and then I read that the second one was supposed to be even better. I was surprised, because the second book of a trilogy isn’t known to the good one, but here I can confidently say it’s better than the first. I loved this book! I absolutely loved it! Perfect balance of a lot of glorious character moments and driving the plot forward. It all works brilliantly.
It had been a long time since I couldn’t put a book down but this one did it!
It had been a long time since I couldn’t put a book down but this one did it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Kidnapping
Moderate: Suicide, Violence, Slavery, Physical abuse, Death, Animal death, Child death, and Blood
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia
elliotvanz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Like the first book in the series this one ends on a cliffhanger. Unlike the first book this one has a decent stopping point and an actual arc. I actually liked this one better than the first. While the first book focused in on the slave element and abuse, this book focused on preparing for a military campaign. There's plenty of politics and scheming as well as high stakes covert missions and large scale battles. And yes, the slowest of slow burn enemies to lovers trope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, Slavery, and Violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide
samchase112's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I JUST....SO MANY EMOTIONS. The characters are so complicated and well-rounded, and each move is carefully planned out. This series is definitely not for everyone, but if you like it then you LOVE IT. I am so freaking invested in these characters, and I cannot WAIT to see what happens next!
“He needs me,” said Damen. “I don’t care if you tell the world.”
Reread: September 2021
The building relationship...the clever politics...the minute details...Laurent’s control...it is all just <b>so good</b>. The ending gets me every. damn. time. Just an incredible trilogy, with an incredible sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child death, Animal death, Suicide, Blood, Violence, War, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape, Slavery, Cursing, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Death of parent, Incest, and Torture
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