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amyreadsitall's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this but never quite got there. I'm really thrown by how the female lead is initially very concerned about the lives of the locals, but once she ends up enamoured that plot just drops out entirely. The major decision made at the end of the book occurred without a single mention of what the consequences would be for the people left behind. That's just such a switch from the start!! Other than that the highlight is it's beautifully descriptive. I didn't understand the leap from I hate this person, to overwhelming love. So many good individual elements but just not quite pulled together.
alexperc_92's review against another edition
5.0
I received an e-ARC in exchnage for an honest review. Review can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
An interesting dystopian series which takes place in England and it has to do a lot with the demons! Athena lives in a world where there is no light and each area is ruled by demons and their army. She and her people struggle to live until the day Paymon, the Master of the village, asks too much from Athena.
The story from there flows smoothly and gives lots of space to character development. I liked Athena, she is strong not hesitant to use everything she has in order to learn and when Erebus arrives, their dialogues are quite an easy and almost fun part to read.
I have high expectations of this series, since it kind of ended in a cliffhanger and I wish to read more soon!
An interesting dystopian series which takes place in England and it has to do a lot with the demons! Athena lives in a world where there is no light and each area is ruled by demons and their army. She and her people struggle to live until the day Paymon, the Master of the village, asks too much from Athena.
The story from there flows smoothly and gives lots of space to character development. I liked Athena, she is strong not hesitant to use everything she has in order to learn and when Erebus arrives, their dialogues are quite an easy and almost fun part to read.
I have high expectations of this series, since it kind of ended in a cliffhanger and I wish to read more soon!
thatbooknerd__'s review against another edition
5.0
I've been looking for the perfect book to read and decided to go with a genre I haven't read in a while. I love PNR, demons aren't my usual go to though but I thought why the hell not? I love the cover and I love the blurb really captured my attention. The author is new to me, so I had no idea what to expect.
Starting Iniquity, I was hooked. I loved the authors writing style, it really pulled me into the story and kept me hooked. The story had so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming and kept me on the edge of my seat. The whole world builiding throughout the story was fascinating and I have to say it's a world I would love to expereince.
I fell in love with the characters, each of them where unique and made me love them. Even the characters that I know I shouldn't of like Paymon and Erebus.
I'm excited to start book 2 next and find more books by this author!
Starting Iniquity, I was hooked. I loved the authors writing style, it really pulled me into the story and kept me hooked. The story had so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming and kept me on the edge of my seat. The whole world builiding throughout the story was fascinating and I have to say it's a world I would love to expereince.
I fell in love with the characters, each of them where unique and made me love them. Even the characters that I know I shouldn't of like Paymon and Erebus.
I'm excited to start book 2 next and find more books by this author!
forever_fictional's review against another edition
3.0
I received this ARC from Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for a honest review.
I don't know what I was expecting from this book but... it wasn't that.
This book had such a unique and intriguing world and it makes me so excited for the next book. I think there's so much more to come from this series and I'm excited to see how it pans out.
The characters were, in general, lovable and the plot was executed at a nice pace. When first starting this book, I pretty much thought that I knew where the plot was going but it took a surprising turn that I appreciated and loved.
Full review: https://forever-fictional.blogspot.com/2016/11/iniquity-ascent-1-melody-winter-book.html
I don't know what I was expecting from this book but... it wasn't that.
This book had such a unique and intriguing world and it makes me so excited for the next book. I think there's so much more to come from this series and I'm excited to see how it pans out.
The characters were, in general, lovable and the plot was executed at a nice pace. When first starting this book, I pretty much thought that I knew where the plot was going but it took a surprising turn that I appreciated and loved.
Full review: https://forever-fictional.blogspot.com/2016/11/iniquity-ascent-1-melody-winter-book.html
alexandra_92's review
5.0
I received an e-ARC in exchnage for an honest review. Review can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
An interesting dystopian series which takes place in England and it has to do a lot with the demons! Athena lives in a world where there is no light and each area is ruled by demons and their army. She and her people struggle to live until the day Paymon, the Master of the village, asks too much from Athena.
The story from there flows smoothly and gives lots of space to character development. I liked Athena, she is strong not hesitant to use everything she has in order to learn and when Erebus arrives, their dialogues are quite an easy and almost fun part to read.
I have high expectations of this series, since it kind of ended in a cliffhanger and I wish to read more soon!
An interesting dystopian series which takes place in England and it has to do a lot with the demons! Athena lives in a world where there is no light and each area is ruled by demons and their army. She and her people struggle to live until the day Paymon, the Master of the village, asks too much from Athena.
The story from there flows smoothly and gives lots of space to character development. I liked Athena, she is strong not hesitant to use everything she has in order to learn and when Erebus arrives, their dialogues are quite an easy and almost fun part to read.
I have high expectations of this series, since it kind of ended in a cliffhanger and I wish to read more soon!
ladywithaquill's review
5.0
Wow, I am so impressed by this book! The world building was done so well, and you could really tell the author knew what she was doing when she plotted the storyline. It was suspenseful, exciting, and so full of emotion that I think I ran the gamut in the day it took me to read Iniquity.
The year is 2056. It has been 13 years since the demons ascended, and since that time, every land has been covered in darkness, with nary a sunbeam to be found. Athena has known little else but her small village in England. She has awaited her 21st birthday with dread, knowing that it is when she will be told if she must go to work in the Master demon's home. However, the day before her ceremony, she is called upon by the village demon with a proposition. If she accepts, she will have to leave behind the love of a man and join hands with a demon, making her a pariah in the community. If she doesn't accept, however, it could mean certain disaster for both her and the village. Athena's decision takes her on a journey where love knows no bounds and sudden loss leads to an even greater gain.
Athena was a relatable, intriguing character from the beginning. She had such courage and strength, but at the same time, her youth created a headstrong manner that got her into trouble often. I knew pretty quickly where the story was headed, but it threw me for a loop with the two main demons, Paymon and Erebus. Both pissed me off heartily in the beginning, and Erebus' behavior almost prompted me to put the book down. However, I am so glad I stuck with it, because both characters got better over time. And I was pleasantly surprised by the hidden aspects of their personalities that surfaced when they were most vulnerable. It makes you realize that what someone presents on the outside is not always who they truly are on the inside.
The book does end on a cliffhanger, so unfortunately, I have to wait for the next book to arrive to find out what happens next. Oh, the torture! But I know it will be wonderful. Melody Winter is a superb writer, with a talent rivaling Sarah Maas in her world building and romance. If you read Sarah's books, you'll love this!
**I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.**
The year is 2056. It has been 13 years since the demons ascended, and since that time, every land has been covered in darkness, with nary a sunbeam to be found. Athena has known little else but her small village in England. She has awaited her 21st birthday with dread, knowing that it is when she will be told if she must go to work in the Master demon's home. However, the day before her ceremony, she is called upon by the village demon with a proposition. If she accepts, she will have to leave behind the love of a man and join hands with a demon, making her a pariah in the community. If she doesn't accept, however, it could mean certain disaster for both her and the village. Athena's decision takes her on a journey where love knows no bounds and sudden loss leads to an even greater gain.
Athena was a relatable, intriguing character from the beginning. She had such courage and strength, but at the same time, her youth created a headstrong manner that got her into trouble often. I knew pretty quickly where the story was headed, but it threw me for a loop with the two main demons, Paymon and Erebus. Both pissed me off heartily in the beginning, and Erebus' behavior almost prompted me to put the book down. However, I am so glad I stuck with it, because both characters got better over time. And I was pleasantly surprised by the hidden aspects of their personalities that surfaced when they were most vulnerable. It makes you realize that what someone presents on the outside is not always who they truly are on the inside.
The book does end on a cliffhanger, so unfortunately, I have to wait for the next book to arrive to find out what happens next. Oh, the torture! But I know it will be wonderful. Melody Winter is a superb writer, with a talent rivaling Sarah Maas in her world building and romance. If you read Sarah's books, you'll love this!
**I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.**
thatbooknerd__'s review
5.0
I've been looking for the perfect book to read and decided to go with a genre I haven't read in a while. I love PNR, demons aren't my usual go to though but I thought why the hell not? I love the cover and I love the blurb really captured my attention. The author is new to me, so I had no idea what to expect.
Starting Iniquity, I was hooked. I loved the authors writing style, it really pulled me into the story and kept me hooked. The story had so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming and kept me on the edge of my seat. The whole world builiding throughout the story was fascinating and I have to say it's a world I would love to expereince.
I fell in love with the characters, each of them where unique and made me love them. Even the characters that I know I shouldn't of like Paymon and Erebus.
I'm excited to start book 2 next and find more books by this author!
Starting Iniquity, I was hooked. I loved the authors writing style, it really pulled me into the story and kept me hooked. The story had so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming and kept me on the edge of my seat. The whole world builiding throughout the story was fascinating and I have to say it's a world I would love to expereince.
I fell in love with the characters, each of them where unique and made me love them. Even the characters that I know I shouldn't of like Paymon and Erebus.
I'm excited to start book 2 next and find more books by this author!
paperbacksandpinot's review
5.0
This was such an amazing read and I don't really know where to start! I have been struggling to find a romance that I could get into for ages and I think I was after something completely different and I finally found it in Iniquity. I'm a huge fan of dystopian story lines and I was pulled in from the start where a world impacted by natural disasters allowed a demon uprising to overpower the stricken humans, leaving them in a world where TV's and Smartphones are consigned to legend. Human villages are overseen by demons and females face a life of horror under the master demon when they turn 21. For Athena, a pact made when she was a child pulls her on a very different path and when a new demon lord of the manor appears her world is thrown into chaos! This is a slow burn in the terms of the romance but OMG when it get there the tension that's been built into the story is explosive, I was willing stuff to happen for chapters and I'm glad that it was that way because it fitted the story so well. The story itself is rich and compelling, even without the romance I would have loved it, Bia is spine chilling along with Livia and the miscreants. There is so much going on with the story that it will have you constantly page turning and begging to finish in one sitting!
thereadingfaery's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so much better than I’d expected. When I read about it, I thought it seemed interesting and different, and thought ‘why not’? But when I started reading it, it was both what I expected it to be, and not at all.
Let’s start with Athena.
I really liked Athena. She was a great character, and I enjoyed reading about her. Demons have taken over her world and made it dark, and most people have lost hope in the dark times. Not Athena. She hates the dark with a passion, but what’s different to everyone else is that she’s willing to do something about it. She wants the demons gone, and she wants the light back, and she’s ready to try to make it happen, even if it kills her in the end.
She was like a fresh gust of wind a hot summer day. People have lost all hope, but Athena keeps on hoping and believing in a world without the demons. In the world that she lives in, holding on to hope like that is impressive. Most people think she’s crazy and stupid, that she should just accept the way things are, but this is what made me love her so much. She didn’t give up.
The love-story was very different.
It is exactly what it promised to be, it “explores the frightening, darker side of romance”. At first, I was a little hesitant about the romance, but I warmed up to it. Without saying too much, things changed a lot between Athena and Erebus, and by the end of it, I couldn’t help but root for them.
I love Erebus! I’ll admit, I was a bit hesitant to him at first, but when the plot progressed and his and Athena’s relationship, too, I started liking him more and more, and by the end of it, I loved him just as much as Athena, and I can’t wait to see what will happen to them in the future books!
The only bad thing about it was that most of the focus was on the romance, so the plot was pretty slow. I’d have wanted a bit more focus on the plot, and better balance between romance and plot.
That ending, though. It was a cliff-hanger (and you know how much I hate those), and it made me want to cry, because now I have to wait a really long time before I read the next book.
This book was all I wished it to be and more. It was interesting, original, had great characters that I absolutely love, and great writing. I’d definitely recommend it to fans of Fantasy, because it felt new and wasa little bit addictive.
Let’s start with Athena.
I really liked Athena. She was a great character, and I enjoyed reading about her. Demons have taken over her world and made it dark, and most people have lost hope in the dark times. Not Athena. She hates the dark with a passion, but what’s different to everyone else is that she’s willing to do something about it. She wants the demons gone, and she wants the light back, and she’s ready to try to make it happen, even if it kills her in the end.
She was like a fresh gust of wind a hot summer day. People have lost all hope, but Athena keeps on hoping and believing in a world without the demons. In the world that she lives in, holding on to hope like that is impressive. Most people think she’s crazy and stupid, that she should just accept the way things are, but this is what made me love her so much. She didn’t give up.
The love-story was very different.
It is exactly what it promised to be, it “explores the frightening, darker side of romance”. At first, I was a little hesitant about the romance, but I warmed up to it. Without saying too much, things changed a lot between Athena and Erebus, and by the end of it, I couldn’t help but root for them.
I love Erebus! I’ll admit, I was a bit hesitant to him at first, but when the plot progressed and his and Athena’s relationship, too, I started liking him more and more, and by the end of it, I loved him just as much as Athena, and I can’t wait to see what will happen to them in the future books!
The only bad thing about it was that most of the focus was on the romance, so the plot was pretty slow. I’d have wanted a bit more focus on the plot, and better balance between romance and plot.
That ending, though. It was a cliff-hanger (and you know how much I hate those), and it made me want to cry, because now I have to wait a really long time before I read the next book.
This book was all I wished it to be and more. It was interesting, original, had great characters that I absolutely love, and great writing. I’d definitely recommend it to fans of Fantasy, because it felt new and was
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