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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-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:
Complicated
I just couldn’t get into it. Seemed really slow getting to the main story. I wasn’t really clear on the world. So many other books I really want to read.
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
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
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love that this fantasy puts different races of vampires within the same world. It adds to a racist war issue that is typically seen as vamp vs werewolf but this adds a deeper hatred of self to it. Humans viewed as chattle. Warring factions of vampires, all in competition for the attention of their mother Goddess. The ending was somewhat predictable, it was leaving clues the whole time and if you pay attention, you won't miss the obvious ending.
This book is part of a series, while the ending of the first book is predictable within the plot, there's a greater arch at work that will leave you ready for the next title.
This book is part of a series, while the ending of the first book is predictable within the plot, there's a greater arch at work that will leave you ready for the next title.
I would say 4.25. I really enjoyed this book. I surprisingly had no idea what I was getting myself into with this book. But it was an experience for sure. So many emotions and twist that truly took me by surprise. A bit more spice than I prefer but it wasn’t through the whole book so it wasn’t a huge deal but definitely more detailed than I was ready for lol. The overall story though was so intriguing and I definitely want to continue the series.
This was good, and I say that knowing the last several fantasy/romance books that have been recommended on tiktok/ig were awful. It wasnt super amazing, but it was a fun & interesting read. I was surprisingly hooked from the very first chapter. So many books in this genre have a protagonist with dead/dying parents which is very bland and is starting to seem lazy. Her relationship with her father was interesting and drew me in; their conflicts, his dad-side and his king-side, etc. There are layers when the parents are alive vs when they're gone and don't do a thing. i understand why she loved him but i thought it was good he died. that man was committing genocide come on now. his death shocked me but was satisfying. i love a well deserved character death!
The romance was actually slow burn. This genre has failed at slow burn in recent years so this was refreshing. I liked their dynamic. They did say some cringe stuff but when in love i guess.the betrayal hurt so good haha
I wish we learned more about the world. We got into the human vs. vampire issues, but the novel mentions 13 gods, one of whom made vampires. The trials revealed more about the gods' past, but I am intrigued to know more of what they are currently doing and their thoughts on the trials. My understanding is that the god lady fought them off but she didn't kill them right? I hope they will be in the sequel. Speaking of the trials, they were actually serious. Some other trial-related books I've read recently have been so silly that i couldn't take anything seriously, like are we really afraid for our Lives? Is anyone actually going to die for real? in this book they did. There were real life or death stakes. I wish she didn't kill the outcast guy and angelica. I think our main character would've had an interesting friendship with the outcast heir. Angelica also had more potential but I understand for plot reasons why she was removed.
Quote: "He understood every complexity and senseless duality."
The romance was actually slow burn. This genre has failed at slow burn in recent years so this was refreshing. I liked their dynamic. They did say some cringe stuff but when in love i guess.
I wish we learned more about the world. We got into the human vs. vampire issues, but the novel mentions 13 gods, one of whom made vampires. The trials revealed more about the gods' past, but I am intrigued to know more of what they are currently doing and their thoughts on the trials. My understanding is that the god lady fought them off but she didn't kill them right? I hope they will be in the sequel. Speaking of the trials, they were actually serious. Some other trial-related books I've read recently have been so silly that i couldn't take anything seriously, like are we really afraid for our Lives? Is anyone actually going to die for real? in this book they did. There were real life or death stakes.
Quote: "He understood every complexity and senseless duality."