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kiki6k's review against another edition
3.0
The House of Night series suffers from a puzzling disconnect between its maturing plot and its stagnant characters. The authors have crafted a narrative that grows increasingly dark and complex, with grand conflicts and villainous threats.
However, the characters themselves haven't kept pace. They remain mired in teenage dialogue and behavior, despite facing situations that would demand a more mature response. The forced "heart-to-heart" moments between Zoey and Stevie Rae come across as inauthentic and even painful to read.
This disconnect extends to other areas as well. The series relies heavily on stereotypes, with characters like Damien reduced to a one-dimensional caricature. The use of racial stereotypes and out-of-place pop culture references further weakens the narrative.
The pacing is uneven, with long stretches of exposition followed by a rushed climax. While the ending provides some gratification, the overall plot advancement feels minimal.
However, the characters themselves haven't kept pace. They remain mired in teenage dialogue and behavior, despite facing situations that would demand a more mature response. The forced "heart-to-heart" moments between Zoey and Stevie Rae come across as inauthentic and even painful to read.
This disconnect extends to other areas as well. The series relies heavily on stereotypes, with characters like Damien reduced to a one-dimensional caricature. The use of racial stereotypes and out-of-place pop culture references further weakens the narrative.
The pacing is uneven, with long stretches of exposition followed by a rushed climax. While the ending provides some gratification, the overall plot advancement feels minimal.
usnebojemesa's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly, one of the best HoN books. I've knew from the start that there would be 9 books. So the nine came and I waited for 4/5 months to actually start it.
I really don't like the reference for LoTR and HoT, even do it was kinda nice to see them beetween the lines.
I have this thing for not liking one villain through one serial. That's the problem with Neferet, but we have Darkness here and that's just so ducked (lol), because there is this bowl of bad stuff + Nefert/Darkness + a lot of death, and etc.
I am glad, nevertheless, that I was able to read and enjoy this serial, even do I know there would be more books. Ha!
I really don't like the reference for LoTR and HoT, even do it was kinda nice to see them beetween the lines.
I have this thing for not liking one villain through one serial. That's the problem with Neferet, but we have Darkness here and that's just so ducked (lol), because there is this bowl of bad stuff + Nefert/Darkness + a lot of death, and etc.
I am glad, nevertheless, that I was able to read and enjoy this serial, even do I know there would be more books. Ha!
halynah's review against another edition
4.0
Well, I liked it, but there are several drawbacks. First - too much attention to Twins and too little to Stark, for example. Second - not complete ending,I wanted more clarity.
As for pluses, I liked Rephaim and Kalona's line, Aphrodite is charming,as usual, Aurox is an interesting character and I enjoyed all the scenes with his participation.
I hope that the next book will answer all the questions. As for this one, it is a very good installment in the series, but not the best one.
As for pluses, I liked Rephaim and Kalona's line, Aphrodite is charming,as usual, Aurox is an interesting character and I enjoyed all the scenes with his participation.
I hope that the next book will answer all the questions. As for this one, it is a very good installment in the series, but not the best one.
book_dragon_julia's review against another edition
4.0
Took me a while to get through this one as I kept getting distracted but from about half way/three quarters through I couldn't put it down, the pace really picked up. Great book and characters as always. Aurox was interesting and I'm keen to see where that character goes. The authors also did well in making me change my opinion of Raphaim and end up rooting for him.
danniphantomreads's review against another edition
2.0
I really dislike everything about all of this lol but again I’ve come this far and I’ve got to see it through
cmdrchristie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jennabeelack's review against another edition
1.0
I only read this because I was morbidly curious about how Cast was going to end the series. Awful.
beccasiann's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
devansbooklife's review against another edition
4.0
I love these books. Easy reads. I do have to say that I wasn't as excited or impressed over this book as I was the other books in the series. I feel that the authors are running out of content, bringing in the same old characters. And really, how many books does it take to kill off the evil Nefert.