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3.25 AVERAGE
3.25 AVERAGE
a very meh sequel. I liked the first one but this storyline just felt weak and characters a bit whiny. I think I'll move on from scarlett, sorry girl
Damn, the way I inhaled this book… I will admit the first half was a difficult ride, buuuut the last bit made it all worth it. I’m glad I stuck it out. Not all was as it seemed and our characters were dealt one devastating blow after another. I spent a lot of time questioning and quite frankly hating Adrian. While we didn’t get all the answers, we got enough of a peek behind the curtain to understand a small portion of why he’s not himself. Minor undetailed spoilers to follow:
The death of a certain close character broke me, but the betrayal of two other characters fucking demolished me, and took me completely off guard. I didn’t see the twist coming and when it happened
The death of a certain close character broke me, but the betrayal of two other characters fucking demolished me, and took me completely off guard. I didn’t see the twist coming and when it happened
Okay, this book is a 2.9 stars. Almost a 3 because the actual storyline is great and I really liked and enjoyed that part. But Adrian and Isolde! Omg what a broken record their relationship was or is. Drove me nuts with the whole I love you, I hate you, I like you. Ugh. So repetitive.
Definitely liked this one better than the first. We get to know each character better. There were satisfying twists and turns (both in the storyline and the spice). I was disappointed to see that after my binge read, book 3 is not out for several more months.
Loved book one so this was a disappointment. It felt very rushed and yet somehow still boring. The relationships felt flat. The only connection Adrian and her have is sex. The rest of the time is just annoying bickering between the two. Isolde’s character got very lost between her two lives. Somehow it missed the mark. Overall the plot was very predictable. Every betrayal was seen coming by a mile away.
4.5 Stars
If you have read the first novel and thought there wasn't enough plot, well don't worry. There's enough substance and plot going to keep you captivated. From twists and turns to heartbreaking moments. My only gripe is the sheer amount of steamy scenes stuffed into this novel. They definitely weren't all necessary. Sometimes less is more. Besides that, I can't wait to see how the story unfurls in the next book.
***I would like to thank NetGalley, Scarlett St. Clair (the author), and Tantor Audio for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.*
If you have read the first novel and thought there wasn't enough plot, well don't worry. There's enough substance and plot going to keep you captivated. From twists and turns to heartbreaking moments. My only gripe is the sheer amount of steamy scenes stuffed into this novel. They definitely weren't all necessary. Sometimes less is more. Besides that, I can't wait to see how the story unfurls in the next book.
***I would like to thank NetGalley, Scarlett St. Clair (the author), and Tantor Audio for graciously sending me the audiobook to review. As always, all thoughts are my own.*
3.5 stars. I got a little irritated at points with character's choices. This one is definitely not as strong as the first one, but it seems to be laying a lot of groundwork. I will still read the next one.
I had to force myself to finish this book. Which is unfortunate because I liked the first one well enough. All Adrian and Isolde do is fight. That's it.
He says something (which is always true), she gets irrationally furious, sometimes tries to slap him, storms off before they actually discuss anything, ignores him for a day, he apologizes, they have sex.
Congrats, you've basically just read the whole book.
I wouldn't read it again nor would I recommend the series to anyone else.
He says something (which is always true), she gets irrationally furious, sometimes tries to slap him, storms off before they actually discuss anything, ignores him for a day, he apologizes, they have sex.
Congrats, you've basically just read the whole book.
I wouldn't read it again nor would I recommend the series to anyone else.