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karydiazc's review against another edition
- 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 loved it
Also, Auren finally ending midas with gold was bliss. I kind of wish he suffered more, but still, it was gratifying.
I kind of wanted the nobles and the people to realize it was Auren all along who had the gold, but making asumptions about her being able to steal powers was better somehow.
Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Violence, Child abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, and Slavery
mikasana's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is also the only series I feel has no definite beginning, middle nor end for each book. It’s more so just one sliver of a large overarching story that stems from the first book. There’s usually 1 definite moment that becomes the highlight of each book so far but again, beginning and end are all pretty blurry.
This approach makes the world and its world-building pretty lacking with more questions than answers as book seems to stray away from. The majority of the focus is on its characters and their relationships/development.
So despite all its flaws, the slowburn is immaculate. The payoff from book 2 into book 3 is delicious. I love the tension, the flirtations, and the push/pull between our FMC and her love interest.
I will say, however, my biggest gripes were some of the pet names that were used (I hate seeing “baby” as a term of endearment) and some of the raunchier scenes that just felt a little bit out of place with the rest of the book.
Overall the series has me hooked and despite its flaws I will be finishing all of it.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Death, Drug abuse, Confinement, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Pregnancy
itsbrianascall's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Toxic relationship, War, Child death, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Murder, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Confinement
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Death, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Xenophobia, and Pregnancy
crystalfaery's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Rape, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Murder, Alcohol, Death, Body horror, Physical abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Sexism, Kidnapping, Violence, Medical content, Pedophilia, and Toxic relationship
yarisbooksandbevs's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There were many twists and reveals that I didn’t see coming. The cliff hanger leaves much to question that I’m assuming will be answered in the future books.
I love Slade. I love the Wrath. Auren is growing on me….like a fungus. Lol
The sex scenes were very hot! It switched to more modern language for a second and it was a bit jarring at first but it was well done. There were also some heart wrenching scenes that were well done and had my jaw on the floor. I really liked this one and I’m glad I stuck it out to get to this book.
Graphic: Gaslighting, Grief, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Cursing, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Confinement, Death, and Drug use
Moderate: Trafficking, Addiction, Alcohol, Torture, Blood, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
Minor: War, Infertility, Kidnapping, and Vomit
spaghettii's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Addiction, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual content, Cursing, Drug abuse, Classism, Confinement, Infertility, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Gaslighting, Trafficking, Violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and War
telepathictori's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Pregnancy, Grief, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Minor: Vomit and Trafficking
dealfea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Confinement, Cursing, Gaslighting, Grief, Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, Vomit, Misogyny, Addiction, Alcohol, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Blood, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Gore, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
feuchtitive's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Murder, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Confinement, Death, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Violence, and Kidnapping
boomwormbrittany's review
- 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
FINALLY SHE DID IT! The ending of this book had me cheering so hard for Auren. I was so proud of her at the end of this book and what she did. I was so happy to read this book as these books just get better as time goes on.
This book series is a very slow burn both in the love aspect and in the political aspect. I love how slow it is because it means that we can really try to figure out what the schemes are in this. The way this built up to the some of the reveals had me freaking out because it was so well done! I did guess one of the very minor twists but the rest of this had me on the edge of my seat.
I have loved seeing Auren grow in this book series as much as she has. She's really come into her own and I love seeing her starting to fight back. There was one part of this book that had me cringing so bad because I felt so awful for Auren. I also loved getting more of Rip and learning more about him in this book.
I am excited to continue with this series and see where things are going to go!
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder