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Great improvement from the first book. While the protagonist is still hard to deal with, the end of the book gets to where you want to be as a reader and this entry adds the actual fantasy elements I’ve been waiting for in the series. The new characters introduced make it a lot of fun and add a whole new layer of enjoyability.

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Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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vbsauce's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense fast-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

4.0

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bookshelf20's review against another edition

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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

4.25

I felt that this book was well written, the plot carried along very well, and was well paced. I thought the development of this book was great, and really pushed forward the series. I liked the development of the FMC throughout the book, how she went from one extreme, being frail and withered, to a dominating force to be reckoned with. It really showed how just some care and attention, letting her heal and come into herself was all she needed.

I really hate Tamlin, I cannot believe he locked her up and buried her in the background of life. I hated that he didn't seem to care about her PTSD, her illness when she'd get sick in the bathroom, her grief, and panic. He never extended his hand to her in assistance or showing he ever cared. It was very aggravating and angering that he didn't care about Fayre, just his own agenda.

I really liked how Rhys came into play with this aspect above. I really liked that he was willing to swoop in and assist in helping Fayre. I really liked that he was actually concerned about how withered and withdrawn she looked, that he was enraged on her behalf. I liked that he pushed her to an extent, and let her have her feelings and grief, assisting her in her PTSD and panic, and didn't let her hide. I think he was a perfect match for her that way.

I liked how well Fayre came into herself, a force to be reckoned with, not letting anyone snake past her, hurt her or her new found family. I liked that she protected her bond with Rhys and let him in. I also feel so heartbroken that she had to play the role she did at the end of the book with the King, and that she ended up back with Tamlin, even if it's to destroy him from the inside out.

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mmgreen23's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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erinsbooknook's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

Holy Moly…… I currently have a hangover from this book. I love this series. I was starting to miss the romance towards the middle, but then I got to chapters 54 and 55 and I am just obsessed. The stakes were higher in this book and I feel like this one is setting up the rest of the series. Definitely one of my top ten books. Feyre had a lot of growth in this book. I love her and Rhysand and the found family. Being in this world is addicting! I LOVE THIS BOOK. I need others to read this near me, so I can nerd out with someone. Team Rhysand.

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adventurous dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE FIRST ONE!!!!

The found family aspect, the banter, the love story. Everything was *chefs kiss*

I’m so happy I powered through, the world building was so beautiful. I wanna live here without all the mortal peril and war and crap. Just to hang out 💁‍♀️

Side note: Tamlin, rot in hell, blondie. I hate your face, your guts, and your audacity.

ONTO BOOK 3 🫡

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claraysa's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Definitely a change of pace from the first book- this is super character driven, the focus is def primarily Feyre’s emotional/mental state & relationships. Not for everyone maybe but I liked it a lot! Also I think the romance was well-developed and didn’t feel forced or rushed <3 for sure the highlight of the book for me along with seeing a fantasy female lead truly grapple with trauma, which I feel like gets glossed over sometimes. Pacing is not quite as tight as the first book with the action towards the end feeling a little sudden/an abrupt tone shift/rushed, but it’s not egregious. Again, nothing groundbreaking w all the tropes used- I found a lot of moments predictable lol- but still really enjoyed reading the execution!

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