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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Was good, exactly what I expected from it. Some parts were annoying in terms of miscommunication just for the sake of it but it was resolved pretty quickly. The banter was fun, I just wish we got to find out more about the world building. But big yay for an ambitious female character who takes what she wants and gets what she wants.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
honestly i enjoyed this so much. loved the first book and I loved this one too. these characters and their devious plans are so fun. i also loved the monstrous aspect of this. i was not expecting it but i loved it.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I preferred the first book, but this is a fun finish for the duology.
🌶 Spice Level 2/5
I really liked it! Sure, the beginning wasn’t great since the main character was losing, but it was worth it. And the fact that she made up with her sister—sooo satisfying. Honestly, it was so good.
I really liked it! Sure, the beginning wasn’t great since the main character was losing, but it was worth it. And the fact that she made up with her sister—sooo satisfying. Honestly, it was so good.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
when i started this book i didn’t know what it was about - i just loved the first book so i was excited for more. i didn’t realize it was about crysantha, so at first i was like ugh i don’t care she sucks (from the last book)! but even as i tried to dislike her, her reasoning for being the way she was drew me in, and i ended up loving her so much. also the TENSION was so real, the bickering gave me life. touch her and die? check. when he gives her a gift?? PLEASE i was screaming. thoroughly enjoyed
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Had potential to be a 5 star read but there were some elements I didn’t like.
Crysantha is a very progressive and worldly feminist. When her old, creepy husband dies she decides she wants to have her first time with a male prostitute. She also chooses to rotate through all the male prostitutes to see what she likes. This happens off-page but I still found it off putting. I know, how sexist of me. I would find this off pudding if it were a man as well. Those are just my beliefs/morals. She then tries to get Eryx to go to a brothel, which he thankfully refuses to go through with. I just found this story to be too lust-filled. Especially for YA.
Crysantha, unfortunately, was a harder character to like. I found her to be a little arrogant and entitled. I know how hard it used to be for women in that time so I was trying to be graceful of Crysantha’s attitude but it did get a little tiring. There’s a way to depict and discuss these issues in an inspiring and uplifting way but it just came across as bitter and hateful. I know that sounds harsh.
However, I do have to say, Levenseller is an excellent storyteller, making it an easy and fun read even if I didn’t like some of the material.
I also love that Crysantha and Alessandra are becoming true sisters. I really enjoyed their dynamic and seeing their relationship bloom. I actually think a novella with both sister’s POVs could be really fun!
Eryx is also, like, the perfect man! So it was fun to read about him as well!
I know this was kind of a negative review but I really did enjoy the story altogether! I read it quickly and didn’t want to put it down! Hence the 4 star rating!
Crysantha is a very progressive and worldly feminist. When her old, creepy husband dies she decides she wants to have her first time with a male prostitute. She also chooses to rotate through all the male prostitutes to see what she likes. This happens off-page but I still found it off putting. I know, how sexist of me. I would find this off pudding if it were a man as well. Those are just my beliefs/morals. She then tries to get Eryx to go to a brothel, which he thankfully refuses to go through with. I just found this story to be too lust-filled. Especially for YA.
Crysantha, unfortunately, was a harder character to like. I found her to be a little arrogant and entitled. I know how hard it used to be for women in that time so I was trying to be graceful of Crysantha’s attitude but it did get a little tiring. There’s a way to depict and discuss these issues in an inspiring and uplifting way but it just came across as bitter and hateful. I know that sounds harsh.
However, I do have to say, Levenseller is an excellent storyteller, making it an easy and fun read even if I didn’t like some of the material.
I also love that Crysantha and Alessandra are becoming true sisters. I really enjoyed their dynamic and seeing their relationship bloom. I actually think a novella with both sister’s POVs could be really fun!
Eryx is also, like, the perfect man! So it was fun to read about him as well!
I know this was kind of a negative review but I really did enjoy the story altogether! I read it quickly and didn’t want to put it down! Hence the 4 star rating!