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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
For anyone that needs to hear this, I freaking love this series so far! Not only is the plot gripping, the characters likable but the slow burn and banters of the MCs are exquisitely done in an extraordinary way that makes me want to read more. In the first book Elander seems a little untrustworthy with his feelings towards Casia but as the tensions builds up in this second book, there’s no question asked when he’s willing to give up his whole world for her. I was rooting for every side character as well, hoping they survive this ordeal. The cliffhanger though, the cliffhanger had me in agony! Running to read the next book!
- pacing was poor, felt incredibly repetitive and Casia was so selfish/ annoying. Also everything was just too lucky plus forgave Elander for holding her HOSTAGE.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
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
adventurous
mysterious
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:
Complicated
This book had a lot going for it. The world is rich, the plot picks up steam, and Elander continues to carry the emotional weight of the story. But none of that changes the fact that Cas made me genuinely angry in this one.
She does not listen. Ever. She acts on emotion with zero thought for consequence, and it’s infuriating to watch. There’s a whole moment where Elander is clearly exhausted, drained of power, barely standing, and Cas insists on doing a magical teleport to go check on her friend. Does she pause and think maybe this is a bad idea? Of course not.
Surprise: it’s a trap. Now she’s been whisked off to safety, and Elander might die alone because of her impulsive choice. Good job, Cas. Really. Maybe next time think with your brain instead of your feelings.
The book opens with Elander, a fallen god, now working to reclaim his status by doing the dirty work of a bigger, worse dude named Melech. There’s tension, stakes, and a slow burn romance with plenty of pain. The reincarnation angle with Cas is heavily hinted and later confirmed, which was satisfying even though they never bother saying the name of the past lover. Still annoying.
There’s a half hearted love scene that leads to Elander vanishing in the morning. Romance takes a backseat here, which is fine, but the moments that are supposed to hit emotionally get derailed when Cas runs off to do the exact thing everyone tells her not to do.
The ending was a cliffhanger. Elander might die. Cas is off somewhere safe but separated from him. All of this could have been avoided if she’d just listened.
The plot is strong, Elander shines, the tension is good, but Cas tested my patience. Hard. She is the reason everything went wrong, and I’m still not over it. If book three doesn’t open with someone sitting her down for a serious talk, I’m going to lose it
She does not listen. Ever. She acts on emotion with zero thought for consequence, and it’s infuriating to watch. There’s a whole moment where Elander is clearly exhausted, drained of power, barely standing, and Cas insists on doing a magical teleport to go check on her friend. Does she pause and think maybe this is a bad idea? Of course not.
Surprise: it’s a trap. Now she’s been whisked off to safety, and Elander might die alone because of her impulsive choice. Good job, Cas. Really. Maybe next time think with your brain instead of your feelings.
The book opens with Elander, a fallen god, now working to reclaim his status by doing the dirty work of a bigger, worse dude named Melech. There’s tension, stakes, and a slow burn romance with plenty of pain. The reincarnation angle with Cas is heavily hinted and later confirmed, which was satisfying even though they never bother saying the name of the past lover. Still annoying.
There’s a half hearted love scene that leads to Elander vanishing in the morning. Romance takes a backseat here, which is fine, but the moments that are supposed to hit emotionally get derailed when Cas runs off to do the exact thing everyone tells her not to do.
The ending was a cliffhanger. Elander might die. Cas is off somewhere safe but separated from him. All of this could have been avoided if she’d just listened.
The plot is strong, Elander shines, the tension is good, but Cas tested my patience. Hard. She is the reason everything went wrong, and I’m still not over it. If book three doesn’t open with someone sitting her down for a serious talk, I’m going to lose it
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
None of these assholes grovel enough for me.
I liked the first book, but the ending wasn’t as satisfying as I thought it would be compared to the lead up. I thought I’d give the second book a chance but I just wasn’t getting back into the plot
Bored, not invested, don't want to continue the long series