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3.88 AVERAGE
Ya know.. I feel bad for Jordan. He fell in love with Violet and she did the same with him. Yet, she always loves Rafe.. and he loves her too. Yet, it still kind of felt like Jordan wasn't in the full relationship. Even though they all agreed that they would be together. So, yeah, that kind of bothered me but I did enjoy them getting closer together.
What I didn't appreciate was the new villain. Her sensei. He was a complete douche canoe and I wasn't a fan of him being near Violet one freaking bit. So I was definitely okay for Rafe and Jordan going into caveman mode when it came to protecting Violet. Which.. didn't do much since she usually walked into trouble no matter what.
I did like that they were going to fight one another but it just seemed way to short. Kind of disappointed by that but I guess I'm glad that certain people are dead now. Oh and before I forget, I feel very bad that she can't have kids but I did like that Jordan talked about adopting when it came to wanting kids. It was definitely sweet of him to say.
In the end, I think I wanted a bit more from this book since it was the last one and I'm also slightly jealous that she got a freaking island from the guys. I don't know how they will top birthday gifts after this one but good luck to them both.
What I didn't appreciate was the new villain. Her sensei. He was a complete douche canoe and I wasn't a fan of him being near Violet one freaking bit. So I was definitely okay for Rafe and Jordan going into caveman mode when it came to protecting Violet. Which.. didn't do much since she usually walked into trouble no matter what.
I did like that they were going to fight one another but it just seemed way to short. Kind of disappointed by that but I guess I'm glad that certain people are dead now. Oh and before I forget, I feel very bad that she can't have kids but I did like that Jordan talked about adopting when it came to wanting kids. It was definitely sweet of him to say.
In the end, I think I wanted a bit more from this book since it was the last one and I'm also slightly jealous that she got a freaking island from the guys. I don't know how they will top birthday gifts after this one but good luck to them both.
loved!!
I absolutely loved this series! It was Everything! How is it already over. Gah I loved these characters and these friendships so much! This book had me on the edge of my seat, spitting mad, crying and squealing! This author duo is Fantastic! I hope the give us more!
I absolutely loved this series! It was Everything! How is it already over. Gah I loved these characters and these friendships so much! This book had me on the edge of my seat, spitting mad, crying and squealing! This author duo is Fantastic! I hope the give us more!
I'll be honest, I've had mixed feelings about this series from the beginning, especially after the events in Playboy Princes. The sudden, random addition of Jordan as a love interest in that book felt so forced and out-of-the-blue, that I thought it was merely a plot device to help the second novel from slumping too much.
I was so wrong.
Instead, the authors doubled down on the whole MFM thing, which kind of morphed into a reverse harem thing, and it just felt... forced. I will admit that the MFM dynamic isn't typically my favorite, but I'm here for it if it feels like it was earned, that all three of the characters have been developed and that there's chemistry, equality in the relationship, etc. That was not the case in this book. It became more of an imbalanced reverse harem, and I did not care for it at all. I have always understood the pull between Rafe and Violet. That dynamic is what made Princess Ballot so interesting and compelled me to continue with the series. But, unfortunately, to me, it all went downhill from there.
I was so wrong.
Instead, the authors doubled down on the whole MFM thing, which kind of morphed into a reverse harem thing, and it just felt... forced. I will admit that the MFM dynamic isn't typically my favorite, but I'm here for it if it feels like it was earned, that all three of the characters have been developed and that there's chemistry, equality in the relationship, etc. That was not the case in this book. It became more of an imbalanced reverse harem, and I did not care for it at all. I have always understood the pull between Rafe and Violet. That dynamic is what made Princess Ballot so interesting and compelled me to continue with the series. But, unfortunately, to me, it all went downhill from there.
Answers! We FINALLY get some answers in this final installment, and boy... are they intense! It stretches back farther than Violet ever imagined and involves players both personal and opaque. the resistance is incredibly large, yet fractured, fissuring into dogmatic divisions that each hold their own ideas and ideals - ones that threaten to rock the very foundation Violet has gingerly placed her fragile trust in.
All of that, including the prerequisite blood and mayhem... I mean, her fighting name IS Violence... is backdropped by an epic romance that bleeds through the pages - and culminates in a fantastic way! I won't lie, I was worried for her and worried for how that particular plot thread would be tied, but it was satisfying, if a bit too 'realistic' for the ultimate swoon moment.
We also get an idea of WHEN this tale takes place. Throughout the series, no years are mentioned though a few historical points are made. I wasn't sure if this was a future based, dystopian adventure, or one founded on altered history. From the narrative delivered here, it pretty far into the future, with events in the past matching up with actual events, till democracy somehow falls in years beyond our own. That is the impression I gathered at least. So, it's not altered history, but rather a futuristic romance with mild dystopian undertones.
All in all, this was a well written series that entertained and captivated. I would recommend it.
First Person, Single POV
HEA
Mature
MFM
18+
Complex, riveting and ultimately satisfying, this is a well written saga that shakes the world these characters know. Heated, intense and violent, it hits all the right notes and ends with a smile.
All of that, including the prerequisite blood and mayhem... I mean, her fighting name IS Violence... is backdropped by an epic romance that bleeds through the pages - and culminates in a fantastic way! I won't lie, I was worried for her and worried for how that particular plot thread would be tied, but it was satisfying, if a bit too 'realistic' for the ultimate swoon moment.
We also get an idea of WHEN this tale takes place. Throughout the series, no years are mentioned though a few historical points are made. I wasn't sure if this was a future based, dystopian adventure, or one founded on altered history. From the narrative delivered here, it pretty far into the future, with events in the past matching up with actual events, till democracy somehow falls in years beyond our own. That is the impression I gathered at least. So, it's not altered history, but rather a futuristic romance with mild dystopian undertones.
All in all, this was a well written series that entertained and captivated. I would recommend it.
*I received an ARC of this book and am thrilled to share my honest opinion*
Perspective
First Person, Single POV
Ending Type
HEA
Rating
Mature
Romantic Dynamic
MFM
Character Age Range
18+
My Final Verdict on Poison Throne
Complex, riveting and ultimately satisfying, this is a well written saga that shakes the world these characters know. Heated, intense and violent, it hits all the right notes and ends with a smile.
After that heart-stopping cliffy of book two, Violet is now in the hands of the "bad" Resistance which is being led by (surprise, surprise!) her psychopath sensei, Uriel. It seems Violet's whole life has been planned out by the bad Resistance after all.
But thankfully, with outside help, she was able to escape Uriel. I liked that the bigger issue in this story was being handled by the older people and not by the main characters who are still teens. That was a nice touch of reality right there.
Honestly, I don't know what to feel about the ending. There's a lot of possibility there and it bothers me, LOL. Another thing, I know Alex acted like the biggest douche-canoe and yet I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. He is also a victim and I want him to be redeemed. Maybe a novella in the future?
Of course, I want a book for Mattie and her forced fiance' Zach. There's a ton of sizzling tension with these two. Overall, a great series and fingers crossed I get to revisit these characters in a spin-off.
But thankfully, with outside help, she was able to escape Uriel. I liked that the bigger issue in this story was being handled by the older people and not by the main characters who are still teens. That was a nice touch of reality right there.
Honestly, I don't know what to feel about the ending. There's a lot of possibility there and it bothers me, LOL. Another thing, I know Alex acted like the biggest douche-canoe and yet I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. He is also a victim and I want him to be redeemed. Maybe a novella in the future?
Of course, I want a book for Mattie and her forced fiance' Zach. There's a ton of sizzling tension with these two. Overall, a great series and fingers crossed I get to revisit these characters in a spin-off.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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:
No
The ending to the series was decent, although it wasn't the HEA I expected. There are some blows to the main characters in this storyline that are a bit hard to swallow for a traditional HEA. I did expect during the story to at some point see them have a threesome too and was surprised at the end that it hadn't happened, but that's not a big negative.. just surprising. Overall I enjoyed the series, but I would have liked a bit of a happier happy ending.
[Lu en anglais]
Tome de conclusion de la saga, le Trône empoisonné continue de malmener Violet, notre héroïne forte et déterminée à vivre sa vie comme elle l'entend, malgré le pouvoir des puissants qui l'entourent.
Elle se retrouve malgré elle face à son Sensei, celui qui lui a tout appris, et réalise alors que toute sa vie a été orientée pour qu'elle se retrouve délibérément à Arbon, et pour qu'elle mène la résistance. Or, ce n'est pas ce qu'elle souhaite. En côtoyant ses princes, elle a réalisé que toute la royauté n'est pas complètement à rejeter, et que peut-être un compromis pourrait être trouvé.
Un tome qui clôture bien la série, avec le happy ending atypique à la fin.
Tome de conclusion de la saga, le Trône empoisonné continue de malmener Violet, notre héroïne forte et déterminée à vivre sa vie comme elle l'entend, malgré le pouvoir des puissants qui l'entourent.
Elle se retrouve malgré elle face à son Sensei, celui qui lui a tout appris, et réalise alors que toute sa vie a été orientée pour qu'elle se retrouve délibérément à Arbon, et pour qu'elle mène la résistance. Or, ce n'est pas ce qu'elle souhaite. En côtoyant ses princes, elle a réalisé que toute la royauté n'est pas complètement à rejeter, et que peut-être un compromis pourrait être trouvé.
Un tome qui clôture bien la série, avec le happy ending atypique à la fin.
What to say that I haven't already said in my reviews of the previous two books?
My main problem still is that these books normalize certain kinds of behavior that cannot be acceptable.For real, if I'd had a shot every time Rafe said "you are mine" or "you belong to me", I would've ended up in the hospital with a serious liver problem. And a couple of comments from the main character saying that she knows she is a little "fucked up" does not justify it, because at the end of the day it still comes across as romantic and it's never called out. On the contrary, it seems like Violet believes she is the most liberated woman ever, super independent and mother of all feminists. It doesn't help women dealing with these kind of situations realize those are wrong, you know?
Thankfully, Jordan was there to kind of balance it out. It concerns me how people prefer Rafe and his shitty behavior over Jordan and his kindness... Like, everything okay at home? And even with Jordan I have issues, because it seems like some of the Rafe-esque attitude is rubbing on him during this book. Talk about bad influence...
So, about the end, I'm actually quite happy about it.
And just to finish, as I already wrote in my review of Playboy Princes, I have a problem with thenonexistent world-building of these books. But since we all know that wasn't the intent of the authors -but rather the whole romance plot-, I'll give it a pass. What I just can't fathom is why they would tangle everything so much with the good and bad resistance, the Princess Ballot tampering, the breeding programs in Siberia, Violet's sensei and abuser, etcetera etcetera etcetera, just to solve it all in like two pages with a ridiculously simple and unbelievable solution. Also, Jordan's PTSD? Puff, gone, in literally TWO PARAGRAPHS. Also x2, could Mattie and Nolan be more irrelevant in this last book? Come on, it's these details.
Nevertheless, shoutout to Jaymin Eve and Tate James for keeping me turning page after page after page until the third book. At least they were a fast addictive read with a few twists that I didn't expect.
My main problem still is that these books normalize certain kinds of behavior that cannot be acceptable.
Spoiler
I mean, branding Violet with a hickey to lay a claim that that is Rafe's (and then Jordan's) territory? Dude, that just makes me sick.Thankfully, Jordan was there to kind of balance it out. It concerns me how people prefer Rafe and his shitty behavior over Jordan and his kindness... Like, everything okay at home? And even with Jordan I have issues, because it seems like some of the Rafe-esque attitude is rubbing on him during this book. Talk about bad influence...
So, about the end, I'm actually quite happy about it.
Spoiler
I for sure thought (after [b:Playboy Princes|49991875|Playboy Princes (Royals of Arbon Academy, #2)|Jaymin Eve|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1579895008l/49991875._SY75_.jpg|75014891]) that she was gonna end up with Rafe. And boy am I glad I was wrong! True, I would've still preferred if Rafe just disappeared and was out of the picture completely, but not-just-him is better than only-him, so I'll take it.And just to finish, as I already wrote in my review of Playboy Princes, I have a problem with the
Nevertheless, shoutout to Jaymin Eve and Tate James for keeping me turning page after page after page until the third book. At least they were a fast addictive read with a few twists that I didn't expect.