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sbrads's review
3.0
Definitely better than the first.
I agree with others that the main detriment to this book was the introduction of the love triangle. The main issue for me wasn't it's existence (although it did feel completely unnecessary) but that it was the main focus of the book when so many more interesting things were going on. I read a lot of romance novels, so I and used to and totally fine with plot taking a back seat, but I just don't think it worked here.
I liked the multiple POVs and think it really helped improve the story, probably because I just didn't like Britta's POV that much.
I agree with others that the main detriment to this book was the introduction of the love triangle. The main issue for me wasn't it's existence (although it did feel completely unnecessary) but that it was the main focus of the book when so many more interesting things were going on. I read a lot of romance novels, so I and used to and totally fine with plot taking a back seat, but I just don't think it worked here.
I liked the multiple POVs and think it really helped improve the story, probably because I just didn't like Britta's POV that much.
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this second book in the series! Looking forward to the final installment! I listened to the audiobook version and enjoyed the narrator.
taylorfennerwrites's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 Stars! Review Originally Posted On: Taylor Fenner's Bookish World
Ever the Brave picks up where Ever the Hunted left off. Britta has just saved King Aodren's life which has created an unwanted (on Britta's part) bond between the two - a much stronger bond than the one she shared with Cohen. Cohen is still the King's Bounty Hunter and now he's been tasked with tracking down Phelia, the channeler who joined with Lord Jamis to control and usurp King Aodren.
Ever the Brave is told in Multiple POVs; Britta's, Cohen's, and Aodren's and we follow each of them throughout their journeys - together and apart. I love stories told in multiple POVs, so that didn't bother me but to be honest the only character of the three who's perspective I found myself liking was Aodren's. That really surprised me considering how much I loved Ever the Hunted.
For some reason I just couldn't connect with Britta in this book. I know she's supposed to be all "outdoorsy, kickass hunter" girl but I thought her aversion to the things Aodren tried to do for her was annoying. Instead of acting ungrateful couldn't you have just sucked it up? And I didn't like Cohen at all in this book. He acted like a little too much of a jealous jerk for me, then at the end was like a martyr with his "I get what you'd want to be with him" thing. I actually was kind of hoping Britta would end up with Britta in a 'Tamlin-to-Rhysand' kind of way (ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas).
While the story kept me mostly engaged, I was not a big fan of the writing. I read an ARC, so this issue might have been fixed in the finished copy, but I kept seeing sentences that I felt a word was missing in which made for awkward reading. Example: Didn't want to upset you. (Should probably read: I didn't want to upset you.) The way it was written seemed choppy, like the thought was just jammed in there haphazardly.
Overall, I liked this book but it took me a while to warm up to it. I still like Ever the Brave better.
Ever the Brave picks up where Ever the Hunted left off. Britta has just saved King Aodren's life which has created an unwanted (on Britta's part) bond between the two - a much stronger bond than the one she shared with Cohen. Cohen is still the King's Bounty Hunter and now he's been tasked with tracking down Phelia, the channeler who joined with Lord Jamis to control and usurp King Aodren.
Ever the Brave is told in Multiple POVs; Britta's, Cohen's, and Aodren's and we follow each of them throughout their journeys - together and apart. I love stories told in multiple POVs, so that didn't bother me but to be honest the only character of the three who's perspective I found myself liking was Aodren's. That really surprised me considering how much I loved Ever the Hunted.
For some reason I just couldn't connect with Britta in this book. I know she's supposed to be all "outdoorsy, kickass hunter" girl but I thought her aversion to the things Aodren tried to do for her was annoying. Instead of acting ungrateful couldn't you have just sucked it up? And I didn't like Cohen at all in this book. He acted like a little too much of a jealous jerk for me, then at the end was like a martyr with his "I get what you'd want to be with him" thing. I actually was kind of hoping Britta would end up with Britta in a 'Tamlin-to-Rhysand' kind of way (ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas).
While the story kept me mostly engaged, I was not a big fan of the writing. I read an ARC, so this issue might have been fixed in the finished copy, but I kept seeing sentences that I felt a word was missing in which made for awkward reading. Example: Didn't want to upset you. (Should probably read: I didn't want to upset you.) The way it was written seemed choppy, like the thought was just jammed in there haphazardly.
Overall, I liked this book but it took me a while to warm up to it. I still like Ever the Brave better.
chloeandbooks's review against another edition
3.0
"Neither one of us is perfect. We make mistakes all the time. But we’re changing. We’re growing. We’re learning to be better for each other."
I read the first book a little over a year ago and I really enjoyed it more than I thought. But, I had forgotten almost everything about it and I think that’s what took some of my enjoyment of this one away. It was still good, just nothing out of the extraordinary.
I read the first book a little over a year ago and I really enjoyed it more than I thought. But, I had forgotten almost everything about it and I think that’s what took some of my enjoyment of this one away. It was still good, just nothing out of the extraordinary.
schaarzy's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
sarahdworjan's review against another edition
I'm fighting the urge to give this two stars purely because my ship didn't sail.
kmartbooks's review against another edition
3.0
It was fine.
Good ending.
Love interests were mildly more interesting with the love triangle. Some good realizations from one of the love interests who was slightly problematic. She chose the wrong one, but I wasn't super upset about it.
Better than the first.
Good ending.
Love interests were mildly more interesting with the love triangle. Some good realizations from one of the love interests who was slightly problematic. She chose the wrong one, but I wasn't super upset about it.
Better than the first.
amylee218's review against another edition
4.0
I received an arc of this book in a giveaway. I didn't read the first book, Ever the Hunted, so I kept putting off picking this one up. Today I finally decided to read it, and I finished it from cover to cover. I don't usually read books of this type, but I enjoyed it. It was nice to have a strong female character, and two male characters who were actually good guys. Guys you can root for. I would definitely recommend this book to my students.