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cmckayo's review
adventurous
challenging
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
raquelreads_'s review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
chuckyinspace's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.25
making laurent a bottom was a kind of genius role reversal wow!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Trafficking, War, and Slavery
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Death, and Torture
Minor: Outing, Incest, and Child death
libofalejandria's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.25
twilla's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
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? Yes
5.0
mati_malnati's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
danteeeh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bluepaladin's review
adventurous
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
emilynied's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
4.25
I was actually shocked at how much I enjoyed this book. I wasn't expecting the depth of topics and relationships that would unfold and it was so so interesting to learn about the inner workings of the world of Vere (and Akielos). I loved how much the book delved into politics and war and international relations and how it affected the characters, from regular soldiers to the literal King/Princes of these countries. There's surprise manipulation and trickery and the story is just super captivating.
The slow burn slow burns and I am so glad it did, because if it was not carefully constructed as it was with all of the intricacies and fears and doubts of the characters, it would feel cheapened and certainly unrealistic. The bond between Damen and Laurent is so fascinating and engrossing to read about and I am just waiting to see what happens next.