Scan barcode
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
3.5
I’m still hanging on trying to figure out what happens to these characters, but this book tested my patience. People get captured, sprung free, and get captured again three times in this book alone. So much of it felt like history repeating itself.
shes_book_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
Blood Lands
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ok where to begin...
The writing is nonsensical at times, I barely understand what the author is trying to convey. The style is more instinctual that reflective. The characters are either shouting each other's names or "noooo!"... or "fuck!" for that matter. Most of their conversations are so empty man, the dialogues aren't great. The spicy scenes are straight up from Wattpad, not that I'm complaining but I don't really give a fuck when I don't feel the chemistry. I feel like EVERYTHING is sexualized... like I get that he's a literal animal (wolf or whatever) and she's a demon I guess but hello... like how does their "sexual energy" increase the power of some nectar shit... The writing is extremely repetitive, especially regarding Warwick's physique. I also did not need to know the temperature of his liquid thank you. It was overly descriptive and almost painful how aware I am that his eyes, are in fact, the color of aqua.
"We weren't the type to speak our feelings out loud." To my dismay, and the reader doesn't get any deep emotional connection as their communication and relationship development is invisible to the reader but it's stated multiple times that they have this connection. But what happened to showing us instead of telling us that it's there???
I feel like the author made Caden say he was acting just for the readers to feel bad for him, and to create angst and tension. When it really takes more for me than that little statement, he needs to show it through his actions as he's been a little shit since book one. And when Tracker sold them out. The plot is dragged.
To sum this up, this is a personal opinion so to each their own! I don't know if I like their relationship dynamic and that is up to me, I tend to lean towards that emotional connection more than pure spice and empty words. I also prefer the writing style to be a bit more intellectual. But I loved the feminism shining through Brexley's character. I wished this book owed up to my expectations, I really wanted to love this but it took a different turn than I wanted it to. I guess it wasn't meant to be
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ok where to begin...
The writing is nonsensical at times, I barely understand what the author is trying to convey. The style is more instinctual that reflective. The characters are either shouting each other's names or "noooo!"... or "fuck!" for that matter. Most of their conversations are so empty man, the dialogues aren't great. The spicy scenes are straight up from Wattpad, not that I'm complaining but I don't really give a fuck when I don't feel the chemistry. I feel like EVERYTHING is sexualized... like I get that he's a literal animal (wolf or whatever) and she's a demon I guess but hello... like how does their "sexual energy" increase the power of some nectar shit... The writing is extremely repetitive, especially regarding Warwick's physique. I also did not need to know the temperature of his liquid thank you. It was overly descriptive and almost painful how aware I am that his eyes, are in fact, the color of aqua.
"We weren't the type to speak our feelings out loud." To my dismay, and the reader doesn't get any deep emotional connection as their communication and relationship development is invisible to the reader but it's stated multiple times that they have this connection. But what happened to showing us instead of telling us that it's there???
I feel like the author made Caden say he was acting just for the readers to feel bad for him, and to create angst and tension. When it really takes more for me than that little statement, he needs to show it through his actions as he's been a little shit since book one. And when Tracker sold them out. The plot is dragged.
To sum this up, this is a personal opinion so to each their own! I don't know if I like their relationship dynamic and that is up to me, I tend to lean towards that emotional connection more than pure spice and empty words. I also prefer the writing style to be a bit more intellectual. But I loved the feminism shining through Brexley's character. I wished this book owed up to my expectations, I really wanted to love this but it took a different turn than I wanted it to. I guess it wasn't meant to be
sophie10130's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
toruxis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
beckiebookworm1974's review against another edition
4.0
Another electrifying edition and though not my favourite to date, mostly because of how bloody brutal this all was, (and yeah I know this series is dark and twisted and seriously graphic but this took it all to a whole new level and then some). this was still a great read. I did think my heart was going to give out with the constant stress of it all though, I mean I had to keep taking wellness breaks I was that worried and on edge it was bloody relentless and this carried through till the bitter end.
Saying that i was also totally transfixed and motivated to keep turning them pages and this was as usual a completely immersive experience that drew me in refusing to release its embedded claws. So yes despite some minor grievances i was for sure invested
The majority of this takes place with Warwick and Brexley still incarcerated, my main grievance, so yeh I wasn't overstruck by that scenario, been there, got the t-shirt and I was glad to see the back, it was certainly some tense hard hitting stuff but then I also felt that not a lot of progression was made and we eventually came full circle.
Then there's that finish and man it was another cliffhanger ending making me so glad I'm reading this when this series is complete. I don't think my nerves could take it if I had to wait. I'm now looking forward to how this will all conclude this has been one hell of a ride on the crazy train but the destination is finally in sight and despite a couple of niggles with this book this has been a consistent five-star series all the way baby.
Saying that i was also totally transfixed and motivated to keep turning them pages and this was as usual a completely immersive experience that drew me in refusing to release its embedded claws. So yes despite some minor grievances i was for sure invested
The majority of this takes place with Warwick and Brexley still incarcerated, my main grievance, so yeh I wasn't overstruck by that scenario, been there, got the t-shirt and I was glad to see the back, it was certainly some tense hard hitting stuff but then I also felt that not a lot of progression was made and we eventually came full circle.
Then there's that finish and man it was another cliffhanger ending making me so glad I'm reading this when this series is complete. I don't think my nerves could take it if I had to wait. I'm now looking forward to how this will all conclude this has been one hell of a ride on the crazy train but the destination is finally in sight and despite a couple of niggles with this book this has been a consistent five-star series all the way baby.
cala_p's review against another edition
5.0
BEST OF THE SERIES
What can I say about this book that won’t spoil anything? Nothing.
It’s beautiful, fast-paced, shocking at every turn… So much happens but nothing felt rushed. Every part of this made this book a perfect read. So much of it was a complete shock, one aspect in particular. I loved that they’re back in prison, since book 1 was my favourite of the series, and I just loved the drama and heartbreak involved in this one.
I can’t believe I’m going into the last one!
What can I say about this book that won’t spoil anything? Nothing.
It’s beautiful, fast-paced, shocking at every turn… So much happens but nothing felt rushed. Every part of this made this book a perfect read. So much of it was a complete shock, one aspect in particular. I loved that they’re back in prison, since book 1 was my favourite of the series, and I just loved the drama and heartbreak involved in this one.
I can’t believe I’m going into the last one!
bailees_bookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
Does she put drugs in these books? I have been obsessed since book one. This one was rough. Tears were shed, little bits of happiness shined through, but mostly tears. Istvan is one of the worst villains I have ever read. Stacey does an amazing job of making me feeeeeeel. And Warwick… he’s the blueprint. A god amongst men (and fae). I do hope Brexley gets a happy ending in book 6! March needs to hurry up!!!