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erinreadstoomuch's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
really really wrapped up in this series, and I do hope that Miranda surprises us with both books 5 & 6 amidst her health issues
forfictionssake's review
5.0
Whew! I’m doing a reread of this and I’m hoping I finally get all my thoughts written down this time. First of all I’d like to say that EVERY book so far has just gotten better and better. I am in awe of the world and characters Miranda has crafted.
(Spoilers if you haven’t read the first three books ahead):
We last left off with Rielle leaving to go with her brother out to sea for a while to get some space. Queen of the Shining Sea picks up about a month or so after when we last heard from her. The story remains gripping as we get some long awaited answers. Can they find a way to heal Jon or will his heart fail him before then? Can Rielle forgive Brennan? Will Rielle finally find out about Jons heart? We got lots of answers but there is still more yet to learn!
I am SO thankful these books came into my life and I cannot wait for book 5!
Merged review:
Whew! I’m doing a reread of this and I’m hoping I finally get all my thoughts written down this time. First of all I’d like to say that EVERY book so far has just gotten better and better. I am in awe of the world and characters Miranda has crafted.
(Spoilers if you haven’t read the first three books ahead):
We last left off with Rielle leaving to go with her brother out to sea for a while to get some space. Queen of the Shining Sea picks up about a month or so after when we last heard from her. The story remains gripping as we get some long awaited answers. Can they find a way to heal Jon or will his heart fail him before then? Can Rielle forgive Brennan? Will Rielle finally find out about Jons heart? We got lots of answers but there is still more yet to learn!
I am SO thankful these books came into my life and I cannot wait for book 5!
blossom_crown's review
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
tanacef's review against another edition
4.0
If book one was your favorite then you will love Queen of the Shining Sea. A satisfying return to the mood and tone of that first book and most importantly, Jon and Rielle are finally able to reconcile with some amazing results. I really loved everything about this installment except maybe for the ending. I shudder at the thought of yet another Dark Jon redemption arc and hope the strain on his relationship with Rielle won’t be too extreme after all the torture we’ve already been through in By Dark Deeds. I also have to say that without the previews for the next book to immediately soften the blow, the cliffhanger was poorly executed and ended too jarringly. Anyway, I’m really ready for the next book and as the story unfolds, it reminds me more and more of the Choices story The Crown & The Flame, from the thematically similar series titles down to the literally hot-blooded character Dominic who can also turn into a dragon. He is a dead ringer for Jon. Not that it’s a bad thing. Just very reminiscent in a number of ways to another story that I love. Can’t wait for December to hopefully see their HEA.
Merged review:
If book one was your favorite then you will love Queen of the Shining Sea. A satisfying return to the mood and tone of that first book and most importantly, Jon and Rielle are finally able to reconcile with some amazing results. I really loved everything about this installment except maybe for the ending. I shudder at the thought of yet another Dark Jon redemption arc and hope the strain on his relationship with Rielle won’t be too extreme after all the torture we’ve already been through in By Dark Deeds. I also have to say that without the previews for the next book to immediately soften the blow, the cliffhanger was poorly executed and ended too jarringly. Anyway, I’m really ready for the next book and as the story unfolds, it reminds me more and more of the Choices story The Crown & The Flame, from the thematically similar series titles down to the literally hot-blooded character Dominic who can also turn into a dragon. He is a dead ringer for Jon. Not that it’s a bad thing. Just very reminiscent in a number of ways to another story that I love. Can’t wait for December to hopefully see their HEA.
Merged review:
If book one was your favorite then you will love Queen of the Shining Sea. A satisfying return to the mood and tone of that first book and most importantly, Jon and Rielle are finally able to reconcile with some amazing results. I really loved everything about this installment except maybe for the ending. I shudder at the thought of yet another Dark Jon redemption arc and hope the strain on his relationship with Rielle won’t be too extreme after all the torture we’ve already been through in By Dark Deeds. I also have to say that without the previews for the next book to immediately soften the blow, the cliffhanger was poorly executed and ended too jarringly. Anyway, I’m really ready for the next book and as the story unfolds, it reminds me more and more of the Choices story The Crown & The Flame, from the thematically similar series titles down to the literally hot-blooded character Dominic who can also turn into a dragon. He is a dead ringer for Jon. Not that it’s a bad thing. Just very reminiscent in a number of ways to another story that I love. Can’t wait for December to hopefully see their HEA.
kickstand's review against another edition
5.0
Have you read this series yet!? Well if that answer is no, and you love adult fantasy with a female protagonist, werewolves, magic, Kings, ... Then you need to stop what you're doing and go buy book 1 now. Book 4 did not disappoint. So many twists and I can't wait to read the next book.
Merged review:
Have you read this series yet!? Well if that answer is no, and you love adult fantasy with a female protagonist, werewolves, magic, Kings, ... Then you need to stop what you're doing and go buy book 1 now. Book 4 did not disappoint. So many twists and I can't wait to read the next book.
Merged review:
Have you read this series yet!? Well if that answer is no, and you love adult fantasy with a female protagonist, werewolves, magic, Kings, ... Then you need to stop what you're doing and go buy book 1 now. Book 4 did not disappoint. So many twists and I can't wait to read the next book.
brits_bomb_books's review against another edition
5.0
"Life is short, Rielle. Sometimes surprisingly so, as we saw in the harbor. Don't let anyone else determine how you live it."
Synopsis
Rielle has escaped to the sea with her brother, taking some much needed time for herself and putting her frustrations towards making trouble for the Divinity. For months, Brennan tried to find Rielle, wanting to share the truth about what happened the day she left him, but with his son on the way he's forced to give up the search. Jon and Olivia are back in Emaurria, preparing for an attack by the Divinity and continuing to defend their country against the threat the Immortals woken during the rift are causing. And Leigh is getting ready to set off on a quest to find the source of the magic that sealed away the Immortals so long ago, but first he has a duty closer to home to attend.
What I Liked
- I adored Rielle and Liam's relationship and their crew in this book. It was just what Rielle needed to get her head on straight and find her own worth again after everything that has happened since Book 1.
- I'm continually impressed at Honfleur's ability to make me hate Brennan and love Brennan at the same time. I want bad things to happen to him, but not too bad because somehow I still care about him.
- Leigh's storyline in this book took his character up several notches. We see what a powerful mage he is, and the whole quest he goes on kept me guessing throughout the book as to how things would conclude.
- The battle scenes throughout this book were very well written and gave us a lot of action, which helped the pacing tremendously compared to the previous two books especially.
What I Didn't Like
- I wish we would have gotten more interactions and answers from some of the characters rescued during the prison break. I'm hoping to see more of them in the next book, but we'll see.
- These cliffhanger endings are killing me.
Age Rating
New Adult to Adult
Who I Would Recommend This Book To
Anyone who can immediately conjure the scent when I say The Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Or anyone who likes a good pirate side story and lots of magic in their books.
Content to Watch Out For
Similar to the previous books, we have violence, war, death, torture, abuse, mature content, but please feel free to ask!
Synopsis
Rielle has escaped to the sea with her brother, taking some much needed time for herself and putting her frustrations towards making trouble for the Divinity. For months, Brennan tried to find Rielle, wanting to share the truth about what happened the day she left him, but with his son on the way he's forced to give up the search. Jon and Olivia are back in Emaurria, preparing for an attack by the Divinity and continuing to defend their country against the threat the Immortals woken during the rift are causing. And Leigh is getting ready to set off on a quest to find the source of the magic that sealed away the Immortals so long ago, but first he has a duty closer to home to attend.
What I Liked
- I adored Rielle and Liam's relationship and their crew in this book. It was just what Rielle needed to get her head on straight and find her own worth again after everything that has happened since Book 1.
- I'm continually impressed at Honfleur's ability to make me hate Brennan and love Brennan at the same time. I want bad things to happen to him, but not too bad because somehow I still care about him.
- Leigh's storyline in this book took his character up several notches. We see what a powerful mage he is, and the whole quest he goes on kept me guessing throughout the book as to how things would conclude.
- The battle scenes throughout this book were very well written and gave us a lot of action, which helped the pacing tremendously compared to the previous two books especially.
What I Didn't Like
- I wish we would have gotten more interactions and answers from some of the characters rescued during the prison break. I'm hoping to see more of them in the next book, but we'll see.
- These cliffhanger endings are killing me.
Age Rating
New Adult to Adult
Who I Would Recommend This Book To
Anyone who can immediately conjure the scent when I say The Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Or anyone who likes a good pirate side story and lots of magic in their books.
Content to Watch Out For
Similar to the previous books, we have violence, war, death, torture, abuse, mature content, but please feel free to ask!
angelaann88's review against another edition
4.0
It's a well-paced story with a lot of different conflicts, adding tension to the story. There are a lot of different character POVs, which help add depth to all of Miranda's characters. I enjoyed this novel and can't wait for the next one to come out.
the_exhausted_flamingo's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very difficult for me to read. Is there such a thing as 4th book syndrome because it just wasn’t exciting. It was a lot of connections that probably had to happen to make the 5th book possible but this one was just really bland and predictable.
chaos_and_books's review
5.0
This series is so underrated, but beyond that the writing just improves every single book. Characters somehow manage to still grow and develop even 4 books in, relationships strengthen and change. The magic is amazing.... but now I'm stuck waiting for book 5. Siggh