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kzimm2024's review
4.0
I am not sure if I want to continue- these are not free books people and if I have to pay, well, it better be worth a 9 book investment. I don't feel like this is.
And the list of characters is getting ridiculous. I can feel myself talking myself out of continuing the series (even though I want to make sure Doyle gets to be one of the baby daddies!)
Its a terrific imagination and world building, so 4 stars for that. The descriptions of the creatures are clear and creative. So either I continue while I remember who all these characters are or I stop now...
I did like bits and pieces, like when the Queen lost it (laughing hysterically) about Merrys men having a sex schedule, and I really like to see more of Doyles personality come to life. And shocker, he never had sex with the Queen, so that is interesting. But ultimately the inconsistency I feel when I read these stories bothers me. People are not allowed to sleep with others and yet they are?
Make up your mind Laurell.
Anyway- all the other reviewers have way better reviews than I can put together so go read those :)
And the list of characters is getting ridiculous. I can feel myself talking myself out of continuing the series (even though I want to make sure Doyle gets to be one of the baby daddies!)
Its a terrific imagination and world building, so 4 stars for that. The descriptions of the creatures are clear and creative. So either I continue while I remember who all these characters are or I stop now...
I did like bits and pieces, like when the Queen lost it (laughing hysterically) about Merrys men having a sex schedule, and I really like to see more of Doyles personality come to life. And shocker, he never had sex with the Queen, so that is interesting. But ultimately the inconsistency I feel when I read these stories bothers me. People are not allowed to sleep with others and yet they are?
Make up your mind Laurell.
Anyway- all the other reviewers have way better reviews than I can put together so go read those :)
felyn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
avid_reader_96's review against another edition
4.0
I loved it. I am hooked on this series. I can't wait to get my hands on the third one. I feel like I'm going to finish this entire series in one month, thats how good it is. I can't put it down.
aliceboule's review against another edition
4.0
I can.. feel. the wind changing.. This series is headed in the sex-without-plot sea, and there doesn't seem to be a changing wind.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
This series still has merit. The characters have faces, personalities, flaws. Merry is cute, dangerous but likeable. Darkness.. I love him :3
The plot is quite interesting. (I did give this book 4 stars for a reason!) It's just that I can feel the winds of change. And I'm not sure I'm going to like the change. SIgh.
I hope a different wind will blow. Perhaps yes. Perhaps no. The next should tell me.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
This series still has merit. The characters have faces, personalities, flaws. Merry is cute, dangerous but likeable. Darkness.. I love him :3
The plot is quite interesting. (I did give this book 4 stars for a reason!) It's just that I can feel the winds of change. And I'm not sure I'm going to like the change. SIgh.
I hope a different wind will blow. Perhaps yes. Perhaps no. The next should tell me.
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
The second book in the MERRY GENTRY series took what I love from the first book and amplified it. I am officially completely invested now!
My previous complaints about the first book lacking a plot (something I personally require as a reader, regardless of genre) were addressed! While they were mostly pushed to the background, there were some elements driving the story and I did feel like things were beginning to happen. I really wished the ending didn’t feel so rushed because it was thrilling, but I do understand that readers are here for the romance.
And what romances they are! All of the men, familiar and new, were given time to grow with Merry. Sometimes they acted childish or foolish, but that makes them more believable as people. I particularly enjoyed Rhys and Kitto, and hoped for more development of their relationship. Frost and Galen also had amazing scenes. Merry herself is growing into her power and I really enjoy how she handles the overwhelming power of the fey.
Despite the steam and the excellent dialogues, my favourite parts of this book were the world-building. I love how unique each fey is and how careful Merry has to be around them. They are beautiful and terrifying and I am enthralled by this world.
This is the book that has really made me eager to see what happens next. Fans of mature fey, sex positivity, and dangerous worlds will want this one!
My previous complaints about the first book lacking a plot (something I personally require as a reader, regardless of genre) were addressed! While they were mostly pushed to the background, there were some elements driving the story and I did feel like things were beginning to happen. I really wished the ending didn’t feel so rushed because it was thrilling, but I do understand that readers are here for the romance.
And what romances they are! All of the men, familiar and new, were given time to grow with Merry. Sometimes they acted childish or foolish, but that makes them more believable as people. I particularly enjoyed Rhys and Kitto, and hoped for more development of their relationship. Frost and Galen also had amazing scenes. Merry herself is growing into her power and I really enjoy how she handles the overwhelming power of the fey.
Despite the steam and the excellent dialogues, my favourite parts of this book were the world-building. I love how unique each fey is and how careful Merry has to be around them. They are beautiful and terrifying and I am enthralled by this world.
This is the book that has really made me eager to see what happens next. Fans of mature fey, sex positivity, and dangerous worlds will want this one!
the1daisymoon's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
tallyhotel's review against another edition
3.0
Still not liking the repeats of things from book to book, from plot summaries to descriptions of hair and skin color. /sigh
ninja5phinx's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Infertility, Murder, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Torture