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djinnduffy's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book about as much as the first one. I loved the dynamics between many of the characters, particularly the Tesq, Creep, and Aliana thruple, and then between Em and Chase. Dev remains the weak link in the series for me, especially after all the time we got to spend with the others. His lack of character really stands out to me compared to the rest.
Still, this felt like a satisfying addition to the series that developed well and kept my attention. It also maintained and added to the humor of the first book, again making me laugh out loud at parts. Definitely looking forward to the third one!
Still, this felt like a satisfying addition to the series that developed well and kept my attention. It also maintained and added to the humor of the first book, again making me laugh out loud at parts. Definitely looking forward to the third one!
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
I'm actually not that into monster romances. Even though I was the girl scared of the monster under the bed, I didn't become the girl interested in being with one. However, both Katie May and Ann Denton are amazing authors. I read everything they write, no matter if it's my cup of tea or not. And I surprisingly enough really enjoyed the first book in this series, so I was looking forward to get my hands on the paperback edition of the second. It arrived yesterday and I started reading right away.
Once more I was surprised how invested I was and how much I enjoyed reading this. The monsters are amazingly well written. Yes, they are monsters. It's clear they can turn killing into some fun game and how they talk about humans around their human mate is not always okay either, but since we're reading quite a few chapters from their point of view we get to know them as people and see that deep down they also have their doubts and worries and longings.
I also love how our heroine is fitting into their world. She's very much human, which means that in a lot of ways she's not as strong or doesn't heal as fast as her monstrous boyfriends, but she's not a damsel in distress either and although her monsters do try to turn her into one, she never lets them. She shows them her skills, helps them when needed and becomes one of them in her own way, with her own strengths and weaknesses.
The world the authors crafted in this book is also very interesting and intriguing. It's a dystopia, but it also has monsters and those monsters have their own kind of politics and their own set of rules. Although this series is without a doubt more about the characters and their individual growth, meaning that the plot is not too prominent and that the world building is not too detailed, the authors do show how awesome and dangerous their world can be in the best way possible.
I can't wait for the next book already!
Once more I was surprised how invested I was and how much I enjoyed reading this. The monsters are amazingly well written. Yes, they are monsters. It's clear they can turn killing into some fun game and how they talk about humans around their human mate is not always okay either, but since we're reading quite a few chapters from their point of view we get to know them as people and see that deep down they also have their doubts and worries and longings.
I also love how our heroine is fitting into their world. She's very much human, which means that in a lot of ways she's not as strong or doesn't heal as fast as her monstrous boyfriends, but she's not a damsel in distress either and although her monsters do try to turn her into one, she never lets them. She shows them her skills, helps them when needed and becomes one of them in her own way, with her own strengths and weaknesses.
The world the authors crafted in this book is also very interesting and intriguing. It's a dystopia, but it also has monsters and those monsters have their own kind of politics and their own set of rules. Although this series is without a doubt more about the characters and their individual growth, meaning that the plot is not too prominent and that the world building is not too detailed, the authors do show how awesome and dangerous their world can be in the best way possible.
I can't wait for the next book already!
anurb24's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
tylarfrench's review
3.5
I found the beginning slow but got more action packed. Idk if I'm misremembering but Ems character feels like a weird switch in this book
jenna_manning's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hazy_daizy's review
3.5
Honestly it’s really not a bad story at all, it’s actually got good characters and plot, I was just hoping for a little more spice. Still going to read book 3 but this book was more of a skim read by the end.