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sheil444_'s review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chapelcr3st's review
5.0
(Received an ARC from Emma Hamm - might contain small spoilers to the series)
ROLLER COASTER!!! Of emotions!!!
The story picks up where we ended with The Autumn Thief at the Goblin Kings castle, on the brink of death, but from what? Why did she portal to Freya and Eldridge bleeding and dying?
Well, the Thief (which we learn her true name - but I won’t steal the fun of you learning it ) she does it for many reasons, one has to do with helping Freya which extended to Eldridge, but the most is to save her kingdom from being passed to someone less worthy of the title AUTUMN THIEF. Freya only wanting to help does something that takes her on one more wild adventure in the Fae realm, and takes us to the Autumn Court (soo excited to be there, just sad we didn’t get to explore it as much as the other ones).
What adventures you might be asking is there left for Freya to do after being: the Queen Killer, Defeated the Goblin King (and winning his heart), made the forest give a spoiled Elf another chance and the ocean slowing time, outsmarting the Spring Maiden, finding both her parents and her sister (I don’t know about you - but I’d be asking for a vacation). But, her next adventure makes her look at herself and her herself worth in the Fae realm.
Going through a couple of the challenges with her was sooo hard (especially when she finds out something special) that my heart hurt. I had to make sure before I continued that something really bad didn’t happen (when you know you know) and it didn’t so I could continue.
The author brought tears to my eyes with, sometimes you need to let go of your past self (as it might be holding you back) to appreciate and see how bright your future can be with the ones that you love at your side.
As always, her trusty friend Arrow is there to try and keep her in line (good luck Arrow as always), give advice and always complain about his clothes getting dirty.
I loved this series soo much. I loved being able to follow Freya become soo much more than the scared of Goblin Magic to something otherworldly. I loved watching Eldridge become more the Goblin King that he needs to be and the man he is with Freya at his side (along with still being that man that tricked her many months ago). I thank the author Emma for giving me access to the arcs and for letting me message her as I read it (I hope she liked being along for my emotional ride). I am sad to see Freya and Eldridge story end, but you can only picture that they will have an amazing life together ruling the Goblins/Fae/Pixies/Elves and watch as other adventures come their way.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
ROLLER COASTER!!! Of emotions!!!
The story picks up where we ended with The Autumn Thief at the Goblin Kings castle, on the brink of death, but from what? Why did she portal to Freya and Eldridge bleeding and dying?
Well, the Thief (which we learn her true name - but I won’t steal the fun of you learning it ) she does it for many reasons, one has to do with helping Freya which extended to Eldridge, but the most is to save her kingdom from being passed to someone less worthy of the title AUTUMN THIEF. Freya only wanting to help does something that takes her on one more wild adventure in the Fae realm, and takes us to the Autumn Court (soo excited to be there, just sad we didn’t get to explore it as much as the other ones).
What adventures you might be asking is there left for Freya to do after being: the Queen Killer, Defeated the Goblin King (and winning his heart), made the forest give a spoiled Elf another chance and the ocean slowing time, outsmarting the Spring Maiden, finding both her parents and her sister (I don’t know about you - but I’d be asking for a vacation). But, her next adventure makes her look at herself and her herself worth in the Fae realm.
Going through a couple of the challenges with her was sooo hard (especially when she finds out something special) that my heart hurt. I had to make sure before I continued that something really bad didn’t happen (when you know you know) and it didn’t so I could continue.
The author brought tears to my eyes with, sometimes you need to let go of your past self (as it might be holding you back) to appreciate and see how bright your future can be with the ones that you love at your side.
As always, her trusty friend Arrow is there to try and keep her in line (good luck Arrow as always), give advice and always complain about his clothes getting dirty.
I loved this series soo much. I loved being able to follow Freya become soo much more than the scared of Goblin Magic to something otherworldly. I loved watching Eldridge become more the Goblin King that he needs to be and the man he is with Freya at his side (along with still being that man that tricked her many months ago). I thank the author Emma for giving me access to the arcs and for letting me message her as I read it (I hope she liked being along for my emotional ride). I am sad to see Freya and Eldridge story end, but you can only picture that they will have an amazing life together ruling the Goblins/Fae/Pixies/Elves and watch as other adventures come their way.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
queenofvrything's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This was a really cute ending to the series. I wouldn’t say the plot was amazing, but it was a fun story that wrapped everything up in a nice little bow that had me grinning like a fool by the end
tarynnardi's review
adventurous
dark
funny
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
3.0
romantasy_mama's review
3.0
Satisfying Ending
Overall this series was definitely unique. I'm impressed by the writer's building of the faery realm. It definitely stands alone amongst all the others that I've read about.
However I feel like the books lacked depth. There were quite a few things that could have been delved into deeper, that were either never addressed, or only very lightly addressed. For instance, at the beginning of the first book, Arrow hated Eldridge. During the entire series, we never learned what happened to his family, or how he got past his hatred. I found myself wishing that the books were longer so that the author could have gone deeper into the thoughts, feelings, and backgrounds of the characters.
The series was worth reading, and had the expected HEA ending, but unfortunately won't make my favorites list.
Overall this series was definitely unique. I'm impressed by the writer's building of the faery realm. It definitely stands alone amongst all the others that I've read about.
However I feel like the books lacked depth. There were quite a few things that could have been delved into deeper, that were either never addressed, or only very lightly addressed. For instance, at the beginning of the first book, Arrow hated Eldridge. During the entire series, we never learned what happened to his family, or how he got past his hatred. I found myself wishing that the books were longer so that the author could have gone deeper into the thoughts, feelings, and backgrounds of the characters.
The series was worth reading, and had the expected HEA ending, but unfortunately won't make my favorites list.
sara_of_the_fae's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
lickableenzymes's review against another edition
5.0
"The old gods have no idea what woman is coming to greet them, and if they did, then they’d all be blindly running for the hills.”
It was a lovely conclusion. A wonderful happily ever after.
It was nice learning a little more about Eldridge's past and family- but as always, I wish there had been more. I feel like Eldridge's character development stopped at book 2 and after that he just became this rather flat character symbolizing perfect/ideal love. I feel like the author is good at coming up with supporting characters/enemies, but not very good at developing them past that. The main character, however, was wonderfully developed. I loved how the trials changed her.
I had a stupid grin on my face reading the ending of this book- really gave me everything I wanted in an ending. The sacrifices made during the trial felt like actual sacrifices, which made it feel more real when she passed the trials- something that was going to follow her forever. Very good book.
It was a lovely conclusion. A wonderful happily ever after.
It was nice learning a little more about Eldridge's past and family- but as always, I wish there had been more. I feel like Eldridge's character development stopped at book 2 and after that he just became this rather flat character symbolizing perfect/ideal love. I feel like the author is good at coming up with supporting characters/enemies, but not very good at developing them past that. The main character, however, was wonderfully developed. I loved how the trials changed her.
I had a stupid grin on my face reading the ending of this book- really gave me everything I wanted in an ending. The sacrifices made during the trial felt like actual sacrifices, which made it feel more real when she passed the trials- something that was going to follow her forever. Very good book.