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withlivjones's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book does exactly what the second instalment in a series should do: giving us more of what we loved from the first book while continuing to build on the setting and characters to interest us in the rest of the series. I love the worldbuilding in this series and I enjoyed the exploration further into the shady politics of Olympus, and I also really loved seeing more of the wholesome bonds between the Dimitriou sisters.
I think that Psyche is pretty good plus size representation in that she is very comfortable in her sexuality (which is pretty rare for plus size characters) but also has realistic insecurities about her body. I also thought that Eros’ character arc was fantastic and I hope we get to see him in future books really healing from the trauma he’s been put through. Aphrodite is a formidable villain for the most part although she gets a little pantomime-esque towards the end of the book. And I enjoyed the inclusion of familiar faces from Neon Gods and the introduction of some new characters who will get the spotlight in future books.
The smut is still a little cringey, but I did find it to be an improvement from the previous book (although that may be because there is either somewhat less smut or it’s somewhat more tame). I also found the ending to be kind of similar to the ending of Neon Gods?? I just hope that the rest of the books don’t end in the couple both intending to sacrifice themselves in order to resolve a political crisis without telling the other.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and I look forward to seeing where the next instalment takes us!
I think that Psyche is pretty good plus size representation in that she is very comfortable in her sexuality (which is pretty rare for plus size characters) but also has realistic insecurities about her body. I also thought that Eros’ character arc was fantastic and I hope we get to see him in future books really healing from the trauma he’s been put through. Aphrodite is a formidable villain for the most part although she gets a little pantomime-esque towards the end of the book. And I enjoyed the inclusion of familiar faces from Neon Gods and the introduction of some new characters who will get the spotlight in future books.
The smut is still a little cringey, but I did find it to be an improvement from the previous book (although that may be because there is either somewhat less smut or it’s somewhat more tame). I also found the ending to be kind of similar to the ending of Neon Gods?? I just hope that the rest of the books don’t end in the couple both intending to sacrifice themselves in order to resolve a political crisis without telling the other.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and I look forward to seeing where the next instalment takes us!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Gun violence, and Sexual content
rhionline's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was unsure at first but when it really got done to it I loved these characters so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Sexual content, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
vivivi's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- 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
This was so sweet. Gotta love a good marriage sham turned real. Half the time it felt like my heart was being kicked because of how the characters thought they either weren't loved or didn't deserve love. They're so adorable.
The ending was excellent. I didn't see it coming at first, but once I knew what was happening, I watched it unfold with glee.
The ending was excellent. I didn't see it coming at first, but once I knew what was happening, I watched it unfold with glee.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Body shaming
grace33's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Murder
bbyimissingu's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse
ambervincenzo's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
alexcooper88's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence
bartlett07's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
the_spicy_unicorn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
kb33's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
1.0
This was wild. Eros is his mother’s “fixer,” ruining reputations, exiling, and unaliving people at her whim. He is ordered to cut out Psyche’s heart, and fully plans to go through with it until nearly the last moment, when he has a change of heart. He saves her and falls for her, and that’s literally the only redeeming thing he does. Psyche shrugs off all of his murders and atrocities, and all is well. WTF? “Even monsters deserve love.” This book just wasn’t for me. Serial killers don’t deserve love. This was fucking weird. It doesn’t even say he’s out of the business of killing people, it just HEA and ends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Child abuse, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail