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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
Without a doubt the easiest 5 stars of my life!!!!!
This book was absolutely incredible. Thank you so much Victoria for the arc!!! You should be so proud of yourself for this one!!
This is absolutely my favorite in the series. What a slow burn, wow!!!! I don’t know who I fell in love with more, Sophia or Sikthand?! They were both such incredible characters.
The pining and angst were delicious!!!!
THE WORLD BUILDING!!! Wow I am loving where this story is going.
Victoria managed to write the perfect book with this one, I am convinced.
This book was absolutely incredible. Thank you so much Victoria for the arc!!! You should be so proud of yourself for this one!!
This is absolutely my favorite in the series. What a slow burn, wow!!!! I don’t know who I fell in love with more, Sophia or Sikthand?! They were both such incredible characters.
The pining and angst were delicious!!!!
THE WORLD BUILDING!!! Wow I am loving where this story is going.
Victoria managed to write the perfect book with this one, I am convinced.
the best
I feel like I read 6 books just to devour this book in 24 hours. This was everything. Enemies to loves. Grumpy and sunshine. Forced proximity, a little bit of dark romance. And it was amazing and perfect.
I feel like I read 6 books just to devour this book in 24 hours. This was everything. Enemies to loves. Grumpy and sunshine. Forced proximity, a little bit of dark romance. And it was amazing and perfect.
emotional
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
No
Not gonna lie this was the W I was waiting for. I love this so much. It was just the best in every way. I’m just here for this series and I STAY pulling up every time.
*re read 8/29/24*
I will stop reading alien romance when you pry them from my dead fingers.
*re read 12/4/24*
When I die, bury me with this book.
*re-read 5/2/25*
Is this like an all time favorite book? Cause I think so.
*re-read 7/21/25*
It had been over two months since I had read this book and that was too long.
*re read 8/29/24*
I will stop reading alien romance when you pry them from my dead fingers.
*re read 12/4/24*
When I die, bury me with this book.
*re-read 5/2/25*
Is this like an all time favorite book? Cause I think so.
*re-read 7/21/25*
It had been over two months since I had read this book and that was too long.
adventurous
emotional
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
This was easily a 5⭐️ read!!
I am obsessed with this one!! I wasn’t sure anything would top Using Fejo, but this one truly did. This is now officially my favorite in the Clecanian Series. Also I SOBBED when reading the last chapters.
What I loved
If you’ve seen my reviews for the previous books you know how much I LOVE the world building and this was no exception. We follow Sophia while she’s exploring Vrulatica and reading it all through her was an amazing experience. Also, the tattoos!! I don’t remember if this was described in the previous books, but learning how tattoos work in detail was very interesting.
King Sikthand is after this book my favorite MMC in the series, hands down. He made my heart ache at least a hundred times throughout the book. He was tricked and almost assassinated by his romantic partner in which he trusted with his whole heart. After this he vowed to never open up his heart again. Reading how he’s constantly drawn to Sophia and having to fight it off is painful. He believes that if he lets himself get close to her, it’ll destroy him. He wants so badly to trust and love Sophia, but the trauma from his past won’t let him.
Sophia was simply an angel. While being held captive by the king she agrees to an arranged marriage with the king. She quickly decides to use this as an opportunity to best help the other humans as Queen of Vrulatica. Whatever comes her way, Sophia adapts. She’s selfless, kind and compassionate to everyone she meets, even though they’re not returning the favor. I simply loved her character!
The spice was as always *chefs kiss*. Victoria knows how to write!! I promise you one thing, if you’re looking for good smut, these are the books for you.
Thank you Victoria Aveline for providing an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I am obsessed with this one!! I wasn’t sure anything would top Using Fejo, but this one truly did. This is now officially my favorite in the Clecanian Series. Also I SOBBED when reading the last chapters.
What I loved
If you’ve seen my reviews for the previous books you know how much I LOVE the world building and this was no exception. We follow Sophia while she’s exploring Vrulatica and reading it all through her was an amazing experience. Also, the tattoos!! I don’t remember if this was described in the previous books, but learning how tattoos work in detail was very interesting.
King Sikthand is after this book my favorite MMC in the series, hands down. He made my heart ache at least a hundred times throughout the book. He was tricked and almost assassinated by his romantic partner in which he trusted with his whole heart. After this he vowed to never open up his heart again. Reading how he’s constantly drawn to Sophia and having to fight it off is painful. He believes that if he lets himself get close to her, it’ll destroy him. He wants so badly to trust and love Sophia, but the trauma from his past won’t let him.
"He couldn't be blind again. Even if he managed to live through another betrayal, he wouldn't survive it. Not if it was her. Not if it was Sophia."
Sophia was simply an angel. While being held captive by the king she agrees to an arranged marriage with the king. She quickly decides to use this as an opportunity to best help the other humans as Queen of Vrulatica. Whatever comes her way, Sophia adapts. She’s selfless, kind and compassionate to everyone she meets, even though they’re not returning the favor. I simply loved her character!
The spice was as always *chefs kiss*. Victoria knows how to write!! I promise you one thing, if you’re looking for good smut, these are the books for you.
Thank you Victoria Aveline for providing an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Like popcorn, I couldn't stop!
I think this is my favorite of the series! I just loved the characters. This series was a fun read :)
I think this is my favorite of the series! I just loved the characters. This series was a fun read :)
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
I’ve been reading this series since the first book and am so surprised by how much this world has grown. Aveline writes so many different characters and settings on Clecania, which makes each book feel new and fresh. This one is Sophia who is a captive of the king, Sikthand. His people are harsh and ruthless and she must prove her place in their society.
There were some things that felt problematic in this one but willing to overlook.
There were some things that felt problematic in this one but willing to overlook.