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jj7twin's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm, Death of parent, Grief, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Violence
jaz_gets_literary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? No
3.5
Devina is still haunting Balthazar in his dreams and so he continues his search for The Book to stop her. All the while he’s falling in love with a human but he doesn’t want to get to close to her so Devina won’t get hip to it. But she does and she’ll do anything to break them apart since she wants Balthazar all to herself. It doesn’t she know that a mated male will do anything to protect his Shellan. Devina finally gets her chance at true love but I’m doing so she unleashes the one thing the Brotherhood thought they wouldn’t ever have to deal with again.
I do like that with these last few books that we are seeing a different side to the Band of Bastards. I do feel like Balthazar and Erika’s storyline was a bit rushed or not the main focus. Maybe it’s just me but I was more into what would happen between Nate, Lassiter, and Rahvyn. I know that Lassiter’s book was just released and it will more than likely dive more into that but I found myself wanted to hear more about them in this book than the other couple.
I do like that with these last few books that we are seeing a different side to the Band of Bastards. I do feel like Balthazar and Erika’s storyline was a bit rushed or not the main focus. Maybe it’s just me but I was more into what would happen between Nate, Lassiter, and Rahvyn. I know that Lassiter’s book was just released and it will more than likely dive more into that but I found myself wanted to hear more about them in this book than the other couple.
Know one other than Jim Frangione should ever narrate this series. I don’t even physically read them anymore after I listened to him narrate one of the books a couple of years ago. His tone and diction between characters makes these stories even better in my opinion. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
brennaa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really feel like the series jumped the shark a few books ago. I'll read the next book, which is Lassiter's, but I'll stop after that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Suicide attempt, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Stalking and Rape
Minor: Vomit and Blood
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