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kimmoodles's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
cala_p's review against another edition
2.0
Other than sounding great, I figured this series would introduce me to some new authors. This is not one of them. I am not sure what I read in this one. We’re introduced to the characters as kids, and they split up when he is cruel to her. Samuel’s whole story centered on his hatred for his father and his love for his sister, Sabella. Patience was just...there. Sabella is his reason for seeking out the Elite. His mission: seduce Patience and break her heart. He hasn’t seen her since childhood. So all of a sudden, they reunite. Passion is still there. Sex. And then he’s claiming to love her. I feel like the romance part of this story came together in a chapter. There’s friends to lovers, then there was this. It’s unrealistic how it all came together. And even when fighting his task for her, his whole focus is his sister. I’m not sure if it’s the author or the story, but this one missed the mark by a long shot. Also, Wrath’s penance for sex is what Lust should have been described as. Despite his anger, this is the man we needed for Lust
tj_darkreads's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a good story to read from a new arthur for me and I'll definitely be looking into more of her book's.
This is the 3rd book in The Elite 7 series of the seven deadly sins and I tell you these stories just keep getting better and better.
This story is about Samuel Gunner who has had to grow up fast in a family that has hated all his life except his twin sister for which he'd do anything in the world for, but sometimes thing's come with a price as he's been invited into the Elite where you do their bidding to stay in. He's been given his task the only thing is can he follow through with it or not.
This is my opinion and my review
This is the 3rd book in The Elite 7 series of the seven deadly sins and I tell you these stories just keep getting better and better.
This story is about Samuel Gunner who has had to grow up fast in a family that has hated all his life except his twin sister for which he'd do anything in the world for, but sometimes thing's come with a price as he's been invited into the Elite where you do their bidding to stay in. He's been given his task the only thing is can he follow through with it or not.
This is my opinion and my review
bellebookblog's review against another edition
5.0
We meet Samuel “The Machine “ Gunner and his sister, Sabella. Their mother died while giving birth to Samuel. Their father, Maxwell blames Samuel for his wife’s death. Their grandparents beat Samuel. Samuel defies his father’s wishes at every turn but is desperate to join an Elite secret society. Samuel gets his invitation to join at his mother’s grave which he visits every day. Samuel must stay out of trouble and other expelled from school or he and his sister will be cut off financially.
This book was just as sick and twisty as Lust and Pride. I loved Samuel, Sabella and Patience. I can't wait for Envy. So excited
This book was just as sick and twisty as Lust and Pride. I loved Samuel, Sabella and Patience. I can't wait for Envy. So excited
sonja_ahrb's review against another edition
4.0
Just finished Wrath and I don’t know quite how to feel about it or what I should feel. I feel really raw and tired right now, this series has definitely been surprising in a lot of ways that I wasn’t expecting at all. It’s been a really good one and I’m looking forward to continuing it, but I’m glad I have a bit of a break before Envy because I have a feeling that one’s going to be a bit crazy.
As for Wrath, I can’t say that I love it as much as the first two books, but that doesn’t mean that it was a bad book, because it most certainly was not. It kept me invested in Samuel’s story the whole way through, it was steamy and heartbreaking and gut wrenching. Wrath made me feel a lot, especially the very last part of this book even if I didn’t particularly want to, but that’s the mark of a great book and it was truly a worthy addition to this series. This was my first time reading Claire C. Riley and I will for sure read her again.
As for Wrath, I can’t say that I love it as much as the first two books, but that doesn’t mean that it was a bad book, because it most certainly was not. It kept me invested in Samuel’s story the whole way through, it was steamy and heartbreaking and gut wrenching. Wrath made me feel a lot, especially the very last part of this book even if I didn’t particularly want to, but that’s the mark of a great book and it was truly a worthy addition to this series. This was my first time reading Claire C. Riley and I will for sure read her again.
jen286's review against another edition
2.0
Wrath was an okay read, but not that exciting. It is the third in this series and...it felt like the same story as the first two. The same story so much that I waited a bit to write this reveiw and I kept having to be like wait is this the girl who is x? Or is she the one that y? It all blurs together and makes it just a meh read. If it were the first time reading this storyline, guy falls for girls, wants to get into the Elite, his task is do something to mess up his chances with girl and he struggles with it, I might have enjoyed it more. As it was I was itching for something different instead of the same old same old. It is just odd that everyone so far has found the one right when they are trying to get into the Elite and are tasked with destroying the one. I think these books would work better if they were not trying to be romances as I don't think everyone would magically fall in love at the same time.
Samuel wants to join the Elite Seven so he can take care of his twin sister and get out from under his dad's thumb. He hates his family, with the exception of his sister whom he would do anything for. So he has to get into the Elite Seven to have power and money and influence. Now the romance aspect is one that I would normally enjoy, but adding in the Elite stuff made it meh at best. Like I was okay with them falling in love, but hoped his tasks would be something different. You could make them still have to do horrible things to join, but maybe to someone else? I don't know. Like with the first book the Elite stuff was a let down in this one.
Now there is a slight thread of what will happen in the end that does keep me curious for the next book. To see what happens. To see what happens to Lillian and the people in charge of the Elite. I will say this book ended in a place I was not expecting and I am curious if we will see how it all plays out in the next books. But if the next books are the same basic storyline, same tasks involved to join the Elite, I don't know that I will keep reading to the end.
*Note: I received a free copy of this book for voluntary review consideration
Samuel wants to join the Elite Seven so he can take care of his twin sister and get out from under his dad's thumb. He hates his family, with the exception of his sister whom he would do anything for. So he has to get into the Elite Seven to have power and money and influence. Now the romance aspect is one that I would normally enjoy, but adding in the Elite stuff made it meh at best. Like I was okay with them falling in love, but hoped his tasks would be something different. You could make them still have to do horrible things to join, but maybe to someone else? I don't know. Like with the first book the Elite stuff was a let down in this one.
Now there is a slight thread of what will happen in the end that does keep me curious for the next book. To see what happens. To see what happens to Lillian and the people in charge of the Elite. I will say this book ended in a place I was not expecting and I am curious if we will see how it all plays out in the next books. But if the next books are the same basic storyline, same tasks involved to join the Elite, I don't know that I will keep reading to the end.
*Note: I received a free copy of this book for voluntary review consideration
shelbylovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
So good!
I love this series because everyone one is from a different author, and it really changes the characters in a way to fit that character! Wrath was so heart breaking and gut wrenching, and we still don’t know, ahh!! I love it!
I love this series because everyone one is from a different author, and it really changes the characters in a way to fit that character! Wrath was so heart breaking and gut wrenching, and we still don’t know, ahh!! I love it!
100pagesaday's review against another edition
3.0
Samuel Gunner grew up in an abusive household- told by his father he was the reason for his mother's death and physically assaulted by his grandparents as well as countless nannies. Samuel learned early on that if he acted up, he could keep the focus and pain on himself and off of his twin sister Sabella. As Samuel grew, so did his anger. Now, Samuel is looking for a way to permanently separate himself from his father. The opportunity comes when Samuel learns about the Elite, a secret society with power and money. Samuel attracts their attention, but has to complete a task in order to get in. The task is to seduce and then break the heart of the mayors daughter, Patience. This would typically be an easy task for Samuel; however, Patience is the only girl that Samuel has ever considered a friend and he broke her heart years ago.
Wrath is the third book in The Elite Seven series and now some of the stories are beginning to connect and the Elite players are becomming familiar. Samuel is a difficult character to connect to. With his sin of wrath Samuel is a difficult character to get to know. He is angry and a jerk all the time to pretty much everyone around him, even to those who don't deserve it. It wasn't until a little after halfway through the story when Samuel receives his Elite task with Patience that he begins to soften and we can see his true personality. The romance with Patience seemed a little off to me, but considering their past history was probably just right for them. The sex scenes didn't capture me as much as the other books, but this may have been because of Samuel's need for dominance. The ending leaves many questions to be answered with Samuel's position within the elite, his sister Sabella as well as Elite brother Sebastian.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Wrath is the third book in The Elite Seven series and now some of the stories are beginning to connect and the Elite players are becomming familiar. Samuel is a difficult character to connect to. With his sin of wrath Samuel is a difficult character to get to know. He is angry and a jerk all the time to pretty much everyone around him, even to those who don't deserve it. It wasn't until a little after halfway through the story when Samuel receives his Elite task with Patience that he begins to soften and we can see his true personality. The romance with Patience seemed a little off to me, but considering their past history was probably just right for them. The sex scenes didn't capture me as much as the other books, but this may have been because of Samuel's need for dominance. The ending leaves many questions to be answered with Samuel's position within the elite, his sister Sabella as well as Elite brother Sebastian.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.