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literaryhomeland's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS ✨
I read all three books in one go, in one night because this series was addictive and simply devourable. Therefore, I will be rating and reviewing them all together, spoiler free. I rated Ruthless Demon King + Sinless Demon King four stars, and Vengeful Demon King four and a half stars, so am rounding the series as four stars.
This series is an absolute journey and you're in for a ride. I adored Rain and Wrath and really wish that I could have more of them! The trilogy is perfect for those who are a fan of the 'villain gets the girl' trope, and St. Crowe gives it the justice that it deserves, with plenty of angst, betrayal and spice along the way.
There are some great plot twists: throughout the third book, I did begin to worry that the route it was going down would be too much and that it wouldn't work as an ending, but the dynamic of Rain and Wrath ends up truly beautiful and it made my little shipper heart happy. Sometimes, when you read a book, your heart just feels full because your favourite tropes and dynamics have been executed so well in one single series, and that's how I felt when finishing the Wrath and Rain trilogy.
The side characters are also fantastic. Everyone needs a best friend like Gus, and he was just golden. I'd also love a side series about Emery, Rhys, Kat and Dane. I'm asking nicely for a series about them, because the idea of being done with this world just doesn't feel right. It's one of those situations where it's the characters that keeps you driven and wanting more because you want to find out how they flourish, and I feel like we didn't get enough time with those four.
I'm glad that I managed to find a series by St. Crowe that I love. I'm definitely going to have to re read this series in the future and give Midnight Harbor a go.
Nikki, thank you for writing such a beautiful story for us morally grey narrator enthusiasts. You done us proud.
I read all three books in one go, in one night because this series was addictive and simply devourable. Therefore, I will be rating and reviewing them all together, spoiler free. I rated Ruthless Demon King + Sinless Demon King four stars, and Vengeful Demon King four and a half stars, so am rounding the series as four stars.
This series is an absolute journey and you're in for a ride. I adored Rain and Wrath and really wish that I could have more of them! The trilogy is perfect for those who are a fan of the 'villain gets the girl' trope, and St. Crowe gives it the justice that it deserves, with plenty of angst, betrayal and spice along the way.
There are some great plot twists: throughout the third book, I did begin to worry that the route it was going down would be too much and that it wouldn't work as an ending, but the dynamic of Rain and Wrath ends up truly beautiful and it made my little shipper heart happy. Sometimes, when you read a book, your heart just feels full because your favourite tropes and dynamics have been executed so well in one single series, and that's how I felt when finishing the Wrath and Rain trilogy.
The side characters are also fantastic. Everyone needs a best friend like Gus, and he was just golden. I'd also love a side series about Emery, Rhys, Kat and Dane. I'm asking nicely for a series about them, because the idea of being done with this world just doesn't feel right. It's one of those situations where it's the characters that keeps you driven and wanting more because you want to find out how they flourish, and I feel like we didn't get enough time with those four.
I'm glad that I managed to find a series by St. Crowe that I love. I'm definitely going to have to re read this series in the future and give Midnight Harbor a go.
Nikki, thank you for writing such a beautiful story for us morally grey narrator enthusiasts. You done us proud.
mandi662's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
abookishbelle's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing follow up to the first book!! The tension between wrath and rain is so good and I loved the ending now I need book three!!
ashveereads's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer – this review is for the series as a whole as I couldn’t stop in between and merely inhaled all three together.
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself inextricably entwined with a villain? After the king of a demon world invades earth on a mission to find something, confronts and defeats the U.S. military, and reaches a wary truce with the government, he settles into a life as a celebrity and media darling showcasing his otherworldly wealth. Rain, however, has enough to worry about in her own life to follow the ins and outs of the Demon King media coverage. But her normal life as a family photographer is ripped away when she *literally* runs into Wrath in an alley, refuses to bow, and somehow escapes the encounter in one piece.
As Wrath becomes obsessed with finding Rain, she is forced to face the unknowns about her past and discover power within herself beyond her wildest dreams.
So yeah, I’m obsessed. I’ve really enjoyed reading all of the stories that Nikki St. Crowe has set in this world and getting another view of the society I first encountered in her ongoing Vampire work. Both the romance and the plot managed to be fantastical and still comprehendible and digestible. Even given the magical powers and terrifying abilities at play, I still felt like the characters were real enough to relate to them and root for them. And the relationship between Wrath and Rain was compelling. Even though I questioned her decision making at times, the interactions all felt sincere and the conflict between them genuine – making the constant pull between them even more fun to watch.
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself inextricably entwined with a villain? After the king of a demon world invades earth on a mission to find something, confronts and defeats the U.S. military, and reaches a wary truce with the government, he settles into a life as a celebrity and media darling showcasing his otherworldly wealth. Rain, however, has enough to worry about in her own life to follow the ins and outs of the Demon King media coverage. But her normal life as a family photographer is ripped away when she *literally* runs into Wrath in an alley, refuses to bow, and somehow escapes the encounter in one piece.
As Wrath becomes obsessed with finding Rain, she is forced to face the unknowns about her past and discover power within herself beyond her wildest dreams.
So yeah, I’m obsessed. I’ve really enjoyed reading all of the stories that Nikki St. Crowe has set in this world and getting another view of the society I first encountered in her ongoing Vampire work. Both the romance and the plot managed to be fantastical and still comprehendible and digestible. Even given the magical powers and terrifying abilities at play, I still felt like the characters were real enough to relate to them and root for them. And the relationship between Wrath and Rain was compelling. Even though I questioned her decision making at times, the interactions all felt sincere and the conflict between them genuine – making the constant pull between them even more fun to watch.
random_wolfe's review against another edition
3.0
Listen, this series is an easy and quick read if you want something light and spicy. Not really much else to say, except be sure to check the trigger warnings.
4/5
4/5
copenhag's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as the first book, but still very good. 3/5 stars.
mckechnierose12's review against another edition
4.0
Speed read through this. Kept me really engaged. Sexy but Rain annoyed me.
lanaekirby's review against another edition
3.0
So the second book in this series is definitely better than the first! The writing got better, not as clunky, and it flowed better. We got some character development and more backstory, which made the characters more likeable.
I do hate the "why are you always asking so many questions" tropes that books do to their female main characters. I feel like these FMC get thrown into a world or situation that they know nothing about, so as anyone would do they ask questions cause no one is explaining anything or giving any information, and then the other characters are like "why do you ask so many questions?" It drives me insane. I wish writers would either have characters explain more to the MC's, or if they ask questions not get so annoyed.
The spice got a little better. We got more, which was great. And I understand the dynamic between Wrath and Rain, that it's a mixture of hate/love, they're constant battle for control, but Wrath got a bit much for me at some points in the story. He constantly acts like Rain was out to get him, and I understand that has to do with his past and lack of trust, but also like he seems to forget that she didn't ask for any of this and it's all just happening to her. And then when he doesn't open up to her or explain what's happening he acts all shocked when she gets scared and runs.
All in all, the second book definitely got better and I'm more invested in the series and how it will finish.
I do hate the "why are you always asking so many questions" tropes that books do to their female main characters. I feel like these FMC get thrown into a world or situation that they know nothing about, so as anyone would do they ask questions cause no one is explaining anything or giving any information, and then the other characters are like "why do you ask so many questions?" It drives me insane. I wish writers would either have characters explain more to the MC's, or if they ask questions not get so annoyed.
The spice got a little better. We got more, which was great. And I understand the dynamic between Wrath and Rain, that it's a mixture of hate/love, they're constant battle for control, but Wrath got a bit much for me at some points in the story. He constantly acts like Rain was out to get him, and I understand that has to do with his past and lack of trust, but also like he seems to forget that she didn't ask for any of this and it's all just happening to her. And then when he doesn't open up to her or explain what's happening he acts all shocked when she gets scared and runs.
All in all, the second book definitely got better and I'm more invested in the series and how it will finish.