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“Sometimes, the scars are what make us who we are.”

Si me preguntan de que van los 12 libros de la saga puedo contar sin problemas lo que pasa en 11 de ellos, pero nunca me acuerdo de que va este libro. Y con razón, el ritmo decae cada tanto a lo largo de la historia y está mucho más enfocado en el romance de lo que recordaba. Igual me gusta muchísimo el progreso que van haciendo Elena y Rafael en cuanto a su relación se refiere. Y la fortaleza de Elena me parece increíble

gillianw's review

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3.0

First read - Jan 2014

Second read - Aug 2021

Okay, so a little less rapey than the first book but the fact that Elena thinks most men want to fuck her or kill her (or both) gets a little tiresome. Also, I skipped most of the sex scenes (we get it, Elena, he makes you horny ALL the time!) as they were pretty repetitive and boring. I did enjoy this storyline better than the first book, although I did think a bigger deal would’ve been made over Elena coming face to face with the man of her nightmares. Illium continues to be my favourite. I don’t think I originally read enough of this series to get to his book but I’m determined to get there this time around. ETA: just realized the yet-to-be-released book will be about Illium and Aodhan! Yay!!

talknerdybookblog's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Representation: Black supporting character, Indian supporting characters, Chinese supporting character, Side character uses a wheelchair

Safety Rating: Safe

• No cheating
• Does have OW drama
- Michaela's not going away rip, but since the Hero's not interested, I consider the romance safe.
• No OM drama
• No pushing away
• No separation

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Description of zombies and the terror those victims feel being aware of their undead status
• Murder
• Attempted murder
• Abduction and mutilation of a child
• Recounting of the loss of a child for a supporting character
• Knife violence
• Gore

Ending:

HFN

joshrrei's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional reflective 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? Yes

4.0

middleburybooks's review against another edition

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5.0

I love the world the author has built - an alternate version of New York where angels create vampires and rule like fae. The MCs, Elena and Raphael, are one of my fave literary couples now! I love how their relationship evolves in this book. They are both strong but flawed. They both contribute to the relationship and care about making the other one better. They are equally jealous, which is silly after all they’ve been through, but I’ll allow it because I adore them. Plus Raphael hits all my book bae requirements and then some!

meggkey08's review against another edition

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4.0

Illium must be protected at all costs. I'm making this a new law. Please obey or risk my wrath :)

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