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abrown04's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Started off a bit slow and hard to get into, but picked up more and felt worth the read. The tension was done well and I physically hurt for Riva when the guys were mean to her. I understood but I feel for her so much. Can’t wait to continue reading and watch the grovelling.
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Read on Kindle
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Body horror, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Bullying
lazygirlreads's review against another edition
4.0
Oh boy, this book made me want to punch some faces. Miscommunication is my least favourite trope and I wanted to shake a few of these characters. All in all the story itself was good and I’m looking forward to seeing them get to their end goal now that they have learned a few new things.
sarasbooktalk's review against another edition
5.0
WHAT WAS THAT BEGINNING?! You made me cry so FAST!!! Wow, never happened before.
I needed to have break inbetween some places because it was to much to handle.
Love everyone of the MCs and I'm SO curious, I need to read the 2nd book NOW.
That TRAIN scene, WILDCAT! I sobbed my eyes out... AH!
I needed to have break inbetween some places because it was to much to handle.
Love everyone of the MCs and I'm SO curious, I need to read the 2nd book NOW.
That TRAIN scene, WILDCAT! I sobbed my eyes out... AH!
kristen_joele's review against another edition
1.0
I should have stopped when the author used the phrase "home in on." I hate finished this.
reyshine's review against another edition
3.0
A decent YA/NA. The plot feels a little loose and not too new, but that's common with these books. It's a book very much centered on relationships in a group with the girl at center focus, and finding out who's the big bad. I'll read the sequel and see where this goes.
samskiejo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, and Murder
Minor: Medical trauma, Sexual content, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, and Kidnapping
keikiqueen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
livebythemoon7's review against another edition
5.0
It's not often that a book can get me to cry. The only other books I have cried while reading this year were The Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout and The Addicted to Sin series by Emily Stormbrook.
This book gave me such "F The System" vibes and I am here for it!
This book gave me such "F The System" vibes and I am here for it!
jillsbooknook's review against another edition
4.0
4- ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Zian mouthed the words that had become our mantra over the years as we'd prepared for this moment: We are blood.
Shattered Vow is the first novel in the NA Why Choose Paranormal series, Shadowblood Souls, which following Rivia and her five men, Griffen, Zian, Jacob, Dominic, and Andreas. Rivia and her guys have only ever known the inside of a research facility as they are tested and experimented on for their unique and ever growing abilities. Four years ago they attempted an escape that cost them dearly and separated Rivia from them men who she is inexplicably bound to. Finally Rivia is able to find her way back them them but everything has change and the bond she once had appears irrevocably change as a result of betrayal...yet the men aren't ready to let her go. As they begin the journey of vengeance, Rivia must find a way to navigate her new place and life while also face the true origins of her birth and what it means.
This was an incredibly easy book to fall into and I consumed it within an afternoon. Rivia was a fascinating character and her journey is not easy but her ability to connect with people regardless of what is happening made her POV smooth and defined. The treatment of her by her men (who aren't really her men yet - she has feelings for them but never spoke them aloud) was a good balance of bully and enemies to lovers. Griffin is such a bittersweet character and I hold a candle for him, Jacob is a major alphahole but there is a glimmer in him. He's aggressive and takes charge because he has to and the burden wears on him. Andreas has such a kindness to him as structures to reconcile what he believes to be true and what he remember of Rivia; Zian falls in the middle as cautious and hopeful; Dominic is carrying a great burden he doesn't want to face and his journey to self-acceptance is beautiful. I felt we only touched the surface of these characters and I look forward to learning more.
This book is a slow burn but there is a small amount of spice towards the end. This is definitely a book that will grow in steam but for now she only ends up truly connecting with one of the men. Will see if you can guess!
"Because I hurt people, and even after everything, I don't want to hurt you."
In terms of plot and structure this book has a lot building into it. There is character building as Rivia navigates a new world with them but the plot evolves quite quickly. I admittedly didn't feel the beginning was well defined but as the story went on we got more nuance and even lore, which I love. I hope as the book progress we continue to get more interaction with lore and world as well as more defined plot. I understood the focus on vengeance but wish there had been more time to develop how they made their plans (especially in the beginning). This book doesn't hold back with action and violence and there are a few good twists I didn't see coming. This book also ends in a cliffhanger that has me so curious.
Overall, this book is an excellent introduction to this paranormal world and I cannot wait to see this group truly find their place. There is great promise and I will definitely stay tuned for the next book this month!
Available on KU.
Zian mouthed the words that had become our mantra over the years as we'd prepared for this moment: We are blood.
Shattered Vow is the first novel in the NA Why Choose Paranormal series, Shadowblood Souls, which following Rivia and her five men, Griffen, Zian, Jacob, Dominic, and Andreas. Rivia and her guys have only ever known the inside of a research facility as they are tested and experimented on for their unique and ever growing abilities. Four years ago they attempted an escape that cost them dearly and separated Rivia from them men who she is inexplicably bound to. Finally Rivia is able to find her way back them them but everything has change and the bond she once had appears irrevocably change as a result of betrayal...yet the men aren't ready to let her go. As they begin the journey of vengeance, Rivia must find a way to navigate her new place and life while also face the true origins of her birth and what it means.
This was an incredibly easy book to fall into and I consumed it within an afternoon. Rivia was a fascinating character and her journey is not easy but her ability to connect with people regardless of what is happening made her POV smooth and defined. The treatment of her by her men (who aren't really her men yet - she has feelings for them but never spoke them aloud) was a good balance of bully and enemies to lovers. Griffin is such a bittersweet character and I hold a candle for him, Jacob is a major alphahole but there is a glimmer in him. He's aggressive and takes charge because he has to and the burden wears on him. Andreas has such a kindness to him as structures to reconcile what he believes to be true and what he remember of Rivia; Zian falls in the middle as cautious and hopeful; Dominic is carrying a great burden he doesn't want to face and his journey to self-acceptance is beautiful. I felt we only touched the surface of these characters and I look forward to learning more.
This book is a slow burn but there is a small amount of spice towards the end. This is definitely a book that will grow in steam but for now she only ends up truly connecting with one of the men. Will see if you can guess!
"Because I hurt people, and even after everything, I don't want to hurt you."
In terms of plot and structure this book has a lot building into it. There is character building as Rivia navigates a new world with them but the plot evolves quite quickly. I admittedly didn't feel the beginning was well defined but as the story went on we got more nuance and even lore, which I love. I hope as the book progress we continue to get more interaction with lore and world as well as more defined plot. I understood the focus on vengeance but wish there had been more time to develop how they made their plans (especially in the beginning). This book doesn't hold back with action and violence and there are a few good twists I didn't see coming. This book also ends in a cliffhanger that has me so curious.
Overall, this book is an excellent introduction to this paranormal world and I cannot wait to see this group truly find their place. There is great promise and I will definitely stay tuned for the next book this month!
Available on KU.