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tabea1409's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Death, Animal death, Classism, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Slavery, Violence, War, and Death of parent
juliesleseecke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Torture, Sexual harassment, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Self harm, Sexual assault, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol
cableknitsweater's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Blood, Child abuse, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Cursing, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Violence, Sexism, Sexual content, War, Rape, Murder, Slavery, Sexual assault, Torture, and Racism
fluffy_comet's review
- 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
2.75
Enjoyable read though, but it was very much a "kinda want to see what happens" vibe that drew me to ordering the next book, not a "I need to know what happens NOW".
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Colonisation, Death, Classism, Ableism, Genocide, Murder, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Slavery, Sexual content, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, and Trafficking
paperbacksandsnacks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The book starts with Oraya who was rescued from her burning home by the vampire king Vincent. We learn how she grows up embracing what’s known as her serpent teeth or in other words her fighting spirit. She may be human but she’s got the heart and fight of a vampire.
To gain respect and power she and her adoptive father decide she should enter The Kejari, a once in a century fight to the death tournament- typically fought in by vampires. She needs to win. It is here she meets Raihn.
This book was so exciting. I mean I’m a die hard vampire girly, and to have vampires meet the hunger games meet From Blood and Ash, I was buzzing! The challenges were so exciting. I was on the edge of my seat reading the fighting scenes and usually these are something I find myself skim reading.
There’s so much mystery woven through this too. Constantly second guessing who you as the reader should trust or believe and who you’re rooting for (other than the obvious- Oraya). It’s so intriguing and gripping.
The fantasy elements of this were brilliant. So well thought out and developed and I’m excited to see where else this goes in the next books. World building was dense at first but there is a glossary in the back to help this if necessary!
Alongside the beautiful fantasy writing though we also have a delicious slow burn of a romance. I am talking tension. The little touches, him pushing her limits, the way he looks at her. Sublime.
There’s a moment in a cave, and if you’re a vampire lover and vampire romance lover especially then you’re going to dream of that cave scene. Frankly I want to go back and reread it.
And when they finally kiss. Jesus take the wheel. Gorgeous. Perfection. This mountain of a beautiful vampire man calls her princess too? Like sorry? Is that not the best. And the way these two learn to trust each other is everything- it’s so so beautiful. “Give me one honest thing”.
The plot twists were twisting and for the last 10ish% of the book they just kept coming one after the other. I’m honestly obsessed with the writing and would really recommend giving this series a go! He gives off touch her and die vibes, but also a bit of a cinnamon roll. He’s big (in more ways than one) winged, and can wield special powerful shadowy magic. Swoon. We love a shadow daddy.
Graphic: War, Violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Blood
Moderate: Rape
lanza909's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Blood and War
Minor: Rape
unavaleriaconpecas's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, War, and Blood
Moderate: Rape, Xenophobia, and Slavery
bookwyrm25's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: War, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Sexual content, and Murder
Minor: Sexual violence, Rape, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
kassidyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape, Grief, and Torture
shinyfox's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Genocide, Gore, Murder, Sexual content, War, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Death, Grief, and Cursing
Moderate: Torture, Slavery, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Alcohol, and Sexual violence
Minor: Vomit and Animal death