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kittykels's review against another edition
3.0
But this story lacked a lot of interest. Even a straightforward, low-stakes story needs something interesting to drive the plot forward and
I also thought the
Someone said these books get better but I think it's the opposite. In the first book, the silly YA language made sense because the FMC was depicted as young-at-heart and nerdy and the MMC loved her in all her weird and quirky glory. The other sisters aren't supposed to have this same personality yet the language has stayed the same, and it seems to be just the language the author writes in. These women are supposed to be in their late 30s at least, yet they're all speaking like teens. Even some of the male characters, who are even older, will sometimes use this immature language. I just don't like that this would be the generic language choice for a bunch of supernatural adults who are supposed to be cool and sexy and serious. It doesn't add up, except in Evie's case.
Lastly I have to mention the song choices. A lot of the songs mentioned I was familiar with, but one of them, the one Gareth mouths to Livvy while they're dancing, I hadn't heard of before and looked it up because it sounded like a song I would really enjoy. I wish I wouldn't have because despite liking the song, it was a terrible mental image picturing Gareth singing that to her. I feel like setting Gareth up to be dark, serious, and dominant and then having him do something like this (among other things) was a really poor and out-of-character choice. A simple change to Livvy being the one to sing the song to him would have made it less weird. Maybe I'm nitpicking at this point, but I really wanted to love this series so I'm just a bit disappointed.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Violence
Minor: Pregnancy
reena's review
1.5
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Misogyny
cassiesbookishcorner's review
3.5
That being said, I think this story holds up, on its own. The relationship is dynamic, and sexy, and the trials that come up although dark (check trigger warnings), and laced with magic, feel very real.
Also, I love the way the family is growing, and seeing everyone's dynamic together, is such a plus.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Sexism, and Misogyny
amyrandles1's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Blood, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Physical abuse, Death of parent, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
beccisays's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The narrator for the male POV in the audiobooks (Aiden Snow) knocked it out the park yet again. Although it was quite strange to lust after a character named Gareth of all things, you manage it quickly with all the shadow play, binding, mind links & BDSM.
I did think it was a strange choice to leave Jules/Ruben & Clara/Henry’s books to last as they are the most intriguing potential couples but this little diversion into Livvy’s world did end up being a welcome distraction.
That shaving scene was a nope from me tho 😬👎🏻
Graphic: Murder, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexism, Violence, and Death
aelin_morgenstern's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Child abuse, and Misogyny
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Grief
hazelgirl21's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent and Car accident
clmr's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
tiggerreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really enjoyed this one. I liked watching Livvy and Gareth slide from annoyance to love. I thought the grim reveals were nicely done. I thought Livvy and Gareth fit together really well. I loved watching Gareth interacting with the Savoie crew. This was such a great read.
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent
ta2dlibrarian's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Rape