4.0 AVERAGE

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious 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

This book, I read it slowly. I was not sure how I was going to feel about it as I make my way through the ZA universe. However, about 54% in I really started to like it.
I was hoping they would solve the murder by the end of this book, but I do understand that it is just uncovering a deeper, more sinister plot.
I like the FMC, and her pain. I am not as crazy about the kings.

I think all the kings KNOW about Gareth.

Ryder- I do enjoy his character, and feel like I want to more deeply explore him. I feel like he KNOWS.
Dante- I’m unsure how I feel about him, sometimes I like him. I feel like he has a more gentle heart than I am expecting.
Gabriel- I love me a broody man. I think he KNOWS. I feel like he is hiding something deeply.
Leon- hear me out. I think he’s probably sinister. The lazy vibes do not mesh well with the pawn shop. I think he knows the most.

I think they all played a part in whatever happened, like they’re all involved in this cult somehow. You can all mock me later.
This was a really good read.
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helenhad's review

4.0
adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I'm liking this a little less than I was enjoying Zodiac, but im sure this reading order will pay off. It took me a while to get into, at first I didnt wanna read any of the boys chapters because their heads were honestly gross and so narcissistic but I think their characters developed well. I'm still not sure how I feel about Elise. She's a bit whiney and not as much of a bad ass as I would have hoped, but shes got potential 
adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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tzmd's review

4.5

A young powerful female vampire wants revenge for who killed her brother, but she only knows he is a “King” at the boarding school where he attended. She uses her smarts to get admitted to the school and uses her feminine wiles to get close to the four kings. The most powerful and dangerous (and sexy) fae men on campus. Ryder is the leader of the Lunar Brotherhood gang and violence is his niche. He shifts to a Basilisk and can push visions into people’s heads. Dante is the leader of the rival gang. He is a storm dragon and super charming (and her roommate). Leon is a lion shifter with animal magnetism. He is the least threatening of them all but has a hidden brutal side. Last but not least is Gabriel, the most powerful fae at the school. He is a harpy with two different elemental powers. He is the dark brooding type with secrets. He also thinks Elise is his fated mate but keeps trying to reject her and protect her at the same time. One of these males killed her brother. I love how Elise plays them all to get close to them despite the danger but I think she is getting caught in her own games. Great book! Kept me on my seat the entire time. Nothing was resolved in the first book, so be prepared to continue.  

Favorite Quotes: 
"If I don’t watch out I really will end up as a psychopath. Then maybe I’ll have to kill myself to get justice."

“Don’t look back!” Mars under the influence of the stars. Golden crossroads. Three pennies. A hand guiding me free. Chamber in the walls. “I love you - run!” 

"Death rattle. The eyes of the devil. “Even your memories aren’t safe.” Dark eyes filled with love and sorrow. A baby crying. He didn’t help. Lies." 

" … this guy was scrambling across the piss-stained concrete like a worm trying to escape a blackbird. But I was no blackbird. I was his worst f***ing nightmare. "
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rlaird25's review

5.0
adventurous challenging dark emotional fast-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

pickleac's review

3.0
dark emotional slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: No