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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
Thank you NetGalley for sending me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood is a YA historical fantasy full of vampires and humans with god-like strengths, battling against one another during the American Civil War.
This story was one-of-a-kind with its unique setting and plot. I also found myself loving the banter between the two love interests. I wouldn’t call them true enemies to lovers because the “enemies” is one-sided. Their dynamic and their relationships with the other characters was one of the highlights of the book.
Overall I gave this book a three star rating because while I loved the world the author created and each character, supporting or otherwise, had really great depth, I struggled with the MC. I think at the end of the day, I was endeared to her struggles and accomplishments, but finished the book questioning whether I liked her as she frustrated me so much. But that’s just a personal preference, I still highly recommend reading this book and what detracted for me I doubt would do so for others.
The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood is a YA historical fantasy full of vampires and humans with god-like strengths, battling against one another during the American Civil War.
This story was one-of-a-kind with its unique setting and plot. I also found myself loving the banter between the two love interests. I wouldn’t call them true enemies to lovers because the “enemies” is one-sided. Their dynamic and their relationships with the other characters was one of the highlights of the book.
Overall I gave this book a three star rating because while I loved the world the author created and each character, supporting or otherwise, had really great depth, I struggled with the MC. I think at the end of the day, I was endeared to her struggles and accomplishments, but finished the book questioning whether I liked her as she frustrated me so much. But that’s just a personal preference, I still highly recommend reading this book and what detracted for me I doubt would do so for others.
American Civil War meets vampires and humans with god-like abilities.
I was excited to read/listen to this book because I thought the idea of bring vampires to the Civil War was great and enemies to lovers (need I say more), but unfortunately this book fell flat for me. I had a hard time listening to it. I found myself getting distracted easily and at times not knowing what was going on. I also wasn't much into the romance aspect of the book. I am rating this a 2.5/5 stars, but round up to 3 stars for goodreads.
Read if you like:
Vampires
Dual POV
Enemies to lovers
War
Strong FMC
I was excited to read/listen to this book because I thought the idea of bring vampires to the Civil War was great and enemies to lovers (need I say more), but unfortunately this book fell flat for me. I had a hard time listening to it. I found myself getting distracted easily and at times not knowing what was going on. I also wasn't much into the romance aspect of the book. I am rating this a 2.5/5 stars, but round up to 3 stars for goodreads.
Read if you like:
Vampires
Dual POV
Enemies to lovers
War
Strong FMC
Great narrators. I’m not a big fan of alternate history usually, but I really loved this book. The story line was great, and I did not have to suspend disbelief once I understood the world building. I love the main characters and really enjoyed both points of view. I will be reading the author’s other works.
First. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me have this arc, in exchange for my honest opinion.
Gosh, I hate leaving bad reviews. I really do.
When I read the sinopsis I was like, “oh my gosh it sounds so good” and I was so happy to get this arc.
Don’t get me wrong. The story is very well written. But I just hate how the chapters are. Like one, you have dual point of view. Which I don’t care, I really do like. But in the same chapter? Like, at times the chapter never ended, because it kept going back and forth instead of separate chapters.
Then the story of a vampire lusting a human. I feel like this is the “it” topic all of a sudden. I feel like the lusting vampire to a human, it’s just getting old. A more original idea would have been great.
I love how you wanted to write about the civil war, but it was too much for me.
I believe a lot of people would like this book. But it was not for me. Sorry.
Gosh, I hate leaving bad reviews. I really do.
When I read the sinopsis I was like, “oh my gosh it sounds so good” and I was so happy to get this arc.
Don’t get me wrong. The story is very well written. But I just hate how the chapters are. Like one, you have dual point of view. Which I don’t care, I really do like. But in the same chapter? Like, at times the chapter never ended, because it kept going back and forth instead of separate chapters.
Then the story of a vampire lusting a human. I feel like this is the “it” topic all of a sudden. I feel like the lusting vampire to a human, it’s just getting old. A more original idea would have been great.
I love how you wanted to write about the civil war, but it was too much for me.
I believe a lot of people would like this book. But it was not for me. Sorry.
adventurous
dark
funny
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:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
The Dangerous Ones-A romantic historical fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blackwood, set in the American Civil War with vampires and people with demigod-like abilities.
What is not to love about a story that has vampires, demi-gods and is historical romance/fantasy! I really wanted to love this book whole heartedly but the use of so much juvenile phrasing/lingo held me back from giving it a higher rating. Too much use of words like "dumbass" and other juvenile name calling between the main characters. I had a hard time finishing this book, after stepping out of my comfort zone and reading a historical fiction. I typically read modern or future books. If you like historical fiction and ya literature, I say give it a go.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: May 14, 2024
What is not to love about a story that has vampires, demi-gods and is historical romance/fantasy! I really wanted to love this book whole heartedly but the use of so much juvenile phrasing/lingo held me back from giving it a higher rating. Too much use of words like "dumbass" and other juvenile name calling between the main characters. I had a hard time finishing this book, after stepping out of my comfort zone and reading a historical fiction. I typically read modern or future books. If you like historical fiction and ya literature, I say give it a go.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: May 14, 2024
Absolutely loved this unique take on the civil war combined with vampires and more. It was fabulously written and I enjoyed the mix of fantasy with history. It was a lovely take about humanity, and love, and never giving up. Just wonderful.
Thank you to @macmillan.audio for the ALC of The Dangerous Ones! All thoughts are my own.
Maybe it's the influence of watching Vampire Diaries recently, but I very much loved this YA romantasy/paranormal romance featuring Jerusalem, a runaway slave who is a Saint - someone supernaturally enhanced with reflexes, endurance, and strength and Alexei, who is a vampire, a creature Jerusalem swore to destroy. It is very much enemies to friends to lovers with a slow burn across the book, but with lots of longing, mostly on his part.
I absolutely loved the voices of Jerusalem and Alexei, especially Jerusalem’s. Both voices and the wording of the dialogue truly takes the listener back in time to the civil war in this fictional version where vampires are involved in both sides of the war and the hunters, or Saints, are fighting alongside the Union army to bring them down.
The characters develop nicely throughout the story, realizing so much about themselves and why they are and feel the way they do.
You’ll love this if you like the Vampire Diaries, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Slayer, or stories of revenge and taking down the person that has been inflicting so much pain and trauma on countless individuals.
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Maybe it's the influence of watching Vampire Diaries recently, but I very much loved this YA romantasy/paranormal romance featuring Jerusalem, a runaway slave who is a Saint - someone supernaturally enhanced with reflexes, endurance, and strength and Alexei, who is a vampire, a creature Jerusalem swore to destroy. It is very much enemies to friends to lovers with a slow burn across the book, but with lots of longing, mostly on his part.
I absolutely loved the voices of Jerusalem and Alexei, especially Jerusalem’s. Both voices and the wording of the dialogue truly takes the listener back in time to the civil war in this fictional version where vampires are involved in both sides of the war and the hunters, or Saints, are fighting alongside the Union army to bring them down.
The characters develop nicely throughout the story, realizing so much about themselves and why they are and feel the way they do.
You’ll love this if you like the Vampire Diaries, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Slayer, or stories of revenge and taking down the person that has been inflicting so much pain and trauma on countless individuals.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️