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ana_banana13's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was very refreshing for many reasons! It had a lot of things I love so I had decently high hopes going in, and this book did not disappoint.
The enemies to lovers here was done SO WELL. I think in a day and age where so much content is being released constantly, we have a lot of trope-y stories to wade through to find the good ones. And this is a great one! The characters were so well written, the plot was exciting, the mix of angst, action, drama, and romance was perfect! I really enjoyed myself.
Also, I think with all the cookie cutter FMCs and MMCs out there these days, I really liked Thea and Conall. Plus all the side characters were so interesting and enjoyable to read!
I love the world the author has made and can’t wait to read more of this series!
The enemies to lovers here was done SO WELL. I think in a day and age where so much content is being released constantly, we have a lot of trope-y stories to wade through to find the good ones. And this is a great one! The characters were so well written, the plot was exciting, the mix of angst, action, drama, and romance was perfect! I really enjoyed myself.
Also, I think with all the cookie cutter FMCs and MMCs out there these days, I really liked Thea and Conall. Plus all the side characters were so interesting and enjoyable to read!
I love the world the author has made and can’t wait to read more of this series!
emkreads's review against another edition
4.0
3.75, this wasn't bad, but not THE BEST either. The fact it took me a month to read it might have something to do with my enjoyment too. I'll sure pick up another one of Young's books eventually!
samantha_ellen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Such a good pnr! Loved!!! (Scottish accents 🤌🏽)
Set in our world but had a high fantasy sensibility. I loved the characters + relationship development. The forced proximity, mystery + great action. I really wish the rest of the stand alone’s in this series was available in audio 😭
milicasbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars!
Don't get me wrong, I liked this story, even loved it at some moments especially at the end but this isn't Samantha Young which I'm used to. Maybe it's that this story is written at the third person narration, but simply something is missing in the whole story to make me be addicted to it.
Don't get me wrong, I liked this story, even loved it at some moments especially at the end but this isn't Samantha Young which I'm used to. Maybe it's that this story is written at the third person narration, but simply something is missing in the whole story to make me be addicted to it.
jthereader's review
I just couldn’t get invested in this - the characters didn’t grab me. It’s well written but lacking something.
morgiej25's review
3.0
Like her contemporary romance books better but still a decent PNR. Good for people who don't read a lot of paranormal/fantasy books since it was an easy urban world to follow.
kaylawhite17's review
3.0
I loved the plot of this book. The enemies to lovers is my favorite. I was really into it the first 40% of the book. The complicated dynamic of Conall hunting Thea down, and Thea trying to escape was really fun. Until it became a little monotonous. I found myself ready for something new to be thrown in. The couple traveled for the majority of this book and that is something I do not like. I get bored when characters are constantly on the move. They also only had each other to really interact with. It made the plot a wee bit boring.
I did enjoy the mystery of what is Thea. I wish she had felt more confident in using her powers. I was itching to see her kick serious butt, but she never really did. She was always so nervous to release them and then she lost them.
I'm glad Thea got to kill oh what's his bucket. I'm also seriously glad she turned into a werewolf. Though that whole scene really made me mad. Thea is bit and dying. Conall instead of sitting in the backseat with her, to you know stroke her hair, whisper sweet nothings, hold while she possibly dies, he drives the car. Then doesn't look back for almost an hour to see if she's still alive!!! Like what the fucking hell is that??? I was so angry.
This book wasn't terrible. It was just WAY too long. I was itching for it to be done. There was too much plot crammed into the last like 100 pages. Maybe it could've been better as a duology? Or if the majority of the book wasn't them just running around? I don't know. But something about it just didn't sit right.
I did enjoy the mystery of what is Thea. I wish she had felt more confident in using her powers. I was itching to see her kick serious butt, but she never really did. She was always so nervous to release them and then she lost them.
I'm glad Thea got to kill oh what's his bucket. I'm also seriously glad she turned into a werewolf. Though that whole scene really made me mad. Thea is bit and dying. Conall instead of sitting in the backseat with her, to you know stroke her hair, whisper sweet nothings, hold while she possibly dies, he drives the car. Then doesn't look back for almost an hour to see if she's still alive!!! Like what the fucking hell is that??? I was so angry.
This book wasn't terrible. It was just WAY too long. I was itching for it to be done. There was too much plot crammed into the last like 100 pages. Maybe it could've been better as a duology? Or if the majority of the book wasn't them just running around? I don't know. But something about it just didn't sit right.
lux_klara's review against another edition
3.0
Rate: 3.5
I read this book 1 year ago (maybe even more ). I actually enjoyed it at the time.
The story was interesting and I really liked the way the author wrote the characters' push and pull, their inner conflict. In fact, the characters are really well written and complex.
Unfortunately, I don't remember that much. Well, actually I remember the plot and events in the story quite well (THAT'S never really been a problem unless the book absolutely bored me), the problem is that I don't remember much about my FEELINGS for the story. Which is why I will maintain the rating I gave this book at the time.
Anyway, I this book is really great. The revelation about Thea's identity/nature wasn't that much of a surprise to me (and probably to anyone who reads lots of fantasy/paranormal... Etc...) but the execution was still innovative in its own way and it was interesting to see how she fit in the supernatural world.
The ending as well was quite satisfactory and it was perfect for Thea and Conall.
So, why didn't I give the book an higher rating? Well, while I don't remember my exact reactions when I read the book, I do remeber liking the book but at the same time not feeling completely invested in the story.
And the reason is simple, I didn't really connect with the characters. As I said they are well written and characterized. I was aware they were well written characters, that they were likeable, but at the same time I didn't really care for them.
This is one of those book that rationally you understand why people may give it an high rating, a book that, in a way, deserve it, but at the same time it didn't spark enough love in me for giving it.
In general I would still recommend it to all the people who love the genre. It's still a very good book. It just didn't give ME the necessary sparkle.
And taking into consideration the whole series (so including book 2 and 3, the only other ones published so far), well it's a good one. I mean, sure, the series isn't one of those for which I wait impatiently for the next book (I kind of forget about them until I stumble in the new installment
I read this book 1 year ago (maybe even more ). I actually enjoyed it at the time.
The story was interesting and I really liked the way the author wrote the characters' push and pull, their inner conflict. In fact, the characters are really well written and complex.
Unfortunately, I don't remember that much. Well, actually I remember the plot and events in the story quite well (THAT'S never really been a problem unless the book absolutely bored me), the problem is that I don't remember much about my FEELINGS for the story. Which is why I will maintain the rating I gave this book at the time.
Anyway, I this book is really great. The revelation about Thea's identity/nature wasn't that much of a surprise to me (and probably to anyone who reads lots of fantasy/paranormal... Etc...) but the execution was still innovative in its own way and it was interesting to see how she fit in the supernatural world.
The ending as well was quite satisfactory and it was perfect for Thea and Conall.
So, why didn't I give the book an higher rating? Well, while I don't remember my exact reactions when I read the book, I do remeber liking the book but at the same time not feeling completely invested in the story.
And the reason is simple, I didn't really connect with the characters. As I said they are well written and characterized. I was aware they were well written characters, that they were likeable, but at the same time I didn't really care for them.
This is one of those book that rationally you understand why people may give it an high rating, a book that, in a way, deserve it, but at the same time it didn't spark enough love in me for giving it.
In general I would still recommend it to all the people who love the genre. It's still a very good book. It just didn't give ME the necessary sparkle.
And taking into consideration the whole series (so including book 2 and 3, the only other ones published so far), well it's a good one. I mean, sure, the series isn't one of those for which I wait impatiently for the next book (I kind of forget about them until I stumble in the new installment
vidhi26p's review
2.0
“And yet he couldn’t stop.
He couldn’t stop touching and tasting and wanting her.
Needing her.”
While this was a fun read, it was fluffy and kind of thoughtless, something to read to easily be swept into a different world, a different life. But there are so many better well-done fantasy romance novels, that go deeper into the romantic relationship and make it much more realistic and authentic. In that case, A Court of Thorns and Roses is magnitudes better, portraying a raw, deep love, whereas War of Hearts seems superficial and fake. This novel doesn’t go past lust and the origin story of the main character seems hastily put together as do her powers. It seems the author takes the easy way out of the battles and challenges the characters face, making is unrealistic and honestly very very eye-rolling to read. If a quality fantasy romance is what you’re looking for, you won’t find it here, but if a fluffy feel-good read is the goal, this is the novel for you.
He couldn’t stop touching and tasting and wanting her.
Needing her.”
While this was a fun read, it was fluffy and kind of thoughtless, something to read to easily be swept into a different world, a different life. But there are so many better well-done fantasy romance novels, that go deeper into the romantic relationship and make it much more realistic and authentic. In that case, A Court of Thorns and Roses is magnitudes better, portraying a raw, deep love, whereas War of Hearts seems superficial and fake. This novel doesn’t go past lust and the origin story of the main character seems hastily put together as do her powers. It seems the author takes the easy way out of the battles and challenges the characters face, making is unrealistic and honestly very very eye-rolling to read. If a quality fantasy romance is what you’re looking for, you won’t find it here, but if a fluffy feel-good read is the goal, this is the novel for you.