3.83 AVERAGE


Okay, to start off, I only gave this three stars instead of four because it was such a slow start and it took a long while to get to the main part of the plot. That being said, I truly loved this novel once it really got into it. I am eagerly awaiting the next book to come in because that cliff-hanger at the end made me want to continue reading instantly. I am always a sucker for a novel that leaves me wanting more!

Incredibly derivative of Twilight and The Historian.

Amazing. I watched the show first but the audiobook
In incredible. The narrator nails the different voices. I loved the extra detail from the book. Incredible. 

i slipped on my stretchy black leggings

Entertaining fun read but very traditionally romantic and hard to get fully invested 

4.5 stars
I listened to the audiobook. It got off to a slow start, but I understand why the author took so long to develop the plot and characters, so I forgave her and kept going. There was A LOT in this book and I often had difficulty keeping up. I may have had an easier time if I’d read it instead and had taken time to deep dive into the historical bits.

*update*
Jan 11,2025- 5 stars
I borrowed a friend’s copy of ADOW and have been whittling away at it since late October. I just finished it tonight and it was WAY better the second time around (reading rather than listening). Everything made so much more sense and I cannot wait to read the next book in the trilogy!
adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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DID NOT FINISH

you know what, it's my fault for being literate. this book is both a toxic alpha omega man AND a trad wife's wet dream. i let the show lull me into a fall sense of security. miss. harkness when i catch you...

DNF at 40%
adventurous emotional funny mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The world building is tedious at times so that the story loses momentum on several occasions. However, the characters are charming, if a little cliched and the romance hits the spot, if you're into age gap. 
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No