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sydapel's review
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really liked the dynamic between Kaderin and Sebastian, as well as the scavenger hunt plot line, but this was all really finished by how all over the place Kaderin's characterization felt throughout the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Fire/Fire injury
thereadinghammock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
After AHLNO, I was skeptical about continuing this series, despite everyone singing it's praises. I'm so glad I did because I loved Sebastian and Kaderin's whirlwind romance! Watching Kaderin slowly thaw from her blessing as Sebastian warms up to the idea of his eternal life as a vampire was a delight. I enjoyed Sebastian's MUCH more respectful pursuit of his Katia (compared to Lachlain's pursuit of Emmaline). And watching Kaderin kinda freak out every time Sebastian's presence rustled up so many dormant emotions was a fun ride, especially as he started to piece together that it was his presence making her feel more and using it to a bit of his advantage.
I loved the introduction and development of the supporting cast, giving some hints about future books and pairings. I think so far I'm definitely enjoying (forebearer) vampire lovers the most!
I loved the introduction and development of the supporting cast, giving some hints about future books and pairings. I think so far I'm definitely enjoying (forebearer) vampire lovers the most!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
booksandteatime's review
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Blood, and Death
folkofthebook's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Always love me a post-hook-up girl pretends nothing happened but boy doesn't let her forget about it trope, a subtype of the enemies to lovers trope. In this book, we have Mia's briefly mentioned Valkyrie half-sister, Kaderin, and her love interest, Sebastian Wroth, vampire brother to Myst's Nikolai. I was just as quickly sucked (pun intended) into this book as I was the first. I loved this quasi-Triwizard Tournament event (the Talisman's Hie) and a deeper peek into what Lore and mythology creatures and items run loose in this universe. An exciting, smoldering, and consistently fast pace throughout the book. Kresley Cole is quickly shaping up to be one of my favorite PNR authors yet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent and War
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