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melissat's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-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
Eliza MacArthur is quickly becoming my favourite author. I've been holding off reading this book for a long time because I knew i would love it, but I didn't realize how tender and gentle the love story would be.
This was such an easily accessible paranormal contemporary romance. The world was very easy to understand and I liked that paranormal creatures are well-known to those in the community. It was such a good balance of creatures and humans ("vampires, they're just like us! except they sleep all day and can only drink blood").
Esther and Hank are both in need of extra TLC and I loved Hank's on-page therapy sessions. They were both busy bees, dealing with heavy feelings but also getting caught up in their attraction to each other - I have never been more excited that a book did not make me wait til 60% for us to get some spicy time.
I love the secondary characters and I can't wait to finish Jory's book. This book was chef's kiss, Hank was the biggest simp and so swoony. I also adored that both main characters were plus sized. I'm about to go devour the other books from the same author.
This was such an easily accessible paranormal contemporary romance. The world was very easy to understand and I liked that paranormal creatures are well-known to those in the community. It was such a good balance of creatures and humans ("vampires, they're just like us! except they sleep all day and can only drink blood").
Esther and Hank are both in need of extra TLC and I loved Hank's on-page therapy sessions. They were both busy bees, dealing with heavy feelings but also getting caught up in their attraction to each other - I have never been more excited that a book did not make me wait til 60% for us to get some spicy time.
I love the secondary characters and I can't wait to finish Jory's book. This book was chef's kiss, Hank was the biggest simp and so swoony. I also adored that both main characters were plus sized. I'm about to go devour the other books from the same author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Minor: Blood and Police brutality
thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
thereadinghammock's review against another edition
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
Eliza knocked it out of the park with this debut novel!! Beautifully complex characters, trauma recovery, witty banter, STEAMY fun moments, and Peril--with a capital P! Hank and Esther both have enough baggage to bury your average person under, but nothing feels insurmountable when you've got the right person to help you unpack it. Watching Hank's stoicism unravel in the face of Esther's chaos was such a ride to tag along with.
Where do I start with how much I love the World's End cast of characters? Everyone feels lived in, rich with back stories we've only just scratched the surface of. I want to know everything about Magda; what's the history between Nat and Niamh; what happened between Callum and Jory; and what other supernatural beings are there hiding in the PNW that we haven't met yet?? I can't wait for the rest of this series. I love all the characters so much!!
Where do I start with how much I love the World's End cast of characters? Everyone feels lived in, rich with back stories we've only just scratched the surface of. I want to know everything about Magda; what's the history between Nat and Niamh; what happened between Callum and Jory; and what other supernatural beings are there hiding in the PNW that we haven't met yet?? I can't wait for the rest of this series. I love all the characters so much!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Abandonment, and Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Police brutality, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Alcohol
erinrachelreads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I loved this so much! I’m going to preface this by saying I don’t really read paranormal romances and I honestly hadn’t realised that this was one and had requested the ARC based solely on a recommendation. In that respect my focus throughout was more on the connection between the characters than the paranormal aspect of the plot. Whilst those paranormal elements are prevalent throughout (witches, vampires, magic) this story is also very much steeped in reality with police brutality, depression, therapy, divorce and estrangement playing a big part in Hank’s human experience and story.
The connections throughout are incredible. The chemistry between Esther and Hank is wonderful, leading to some almost immediate spice, but then we get the deepening of their relationship and it just got better as it went on. They’re both protective and determined and so loving and sweet, I adored them both. Hank’s journey was so beautiful and had me weeping on multiple occasions. In general the depiction of vulnerability in men was phenomenal; honest and genuine throughout and those friendships were some of my favourite parts of the story. The side characters added such richness to the story and I can’t wait to delve into their stories when they’re released too. All in all, this was joyous and Eliza’s writing is magic. Highly recommend.
The connections throughout are incredible. The chemistry between Esther and Hank is wonderful, leading to some almost immediate spice, but then we get the deepening of their relationship and it just got better as it went on. They’re both protective and determined and so loving and sweet, I adored them both. Hank’s journey was so beautiful and had me weeping on multiple occasions. In general the depiction of vulnerability in men was phenomenal; honest and genuine throughout and those friendships were some of my favourite parts of the story. The side characters added such richness to the story and I can’t wait to delve into their stories when they’re released too. All in all, this was joyous and Eliza’s writing is magic. Highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment and Stalking
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, Gun violence, Police brutality, and Suicidal thoughts
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