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elntastic's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The world building was amazing, the characters were very different from all the other books in this category that I‘ve read. I really love Dina. The story is rather slow but tense nonetheless. I couldn’t put it down. There were times where I was very sad and others where I smiled. All in all a great book and I‘ve already downloaded the second one. Oh and btw, there‘s no spice, for those that need it. I usually enjoy readying spicy books but with this one I just didn’t feel like it fit the story and the characters, so the slow-burn was just perfect and it still managed to grip my heart!
One thing that personally really angers me is Von and his actions. I know he is a slave and is only doing what he has to but that’s not an excuse for me. He could‘ve saved Dyna and everyone by not telling Tarn of her but he chose!! not to! I get that it is important for the story and it makes it much more interesting but the excuses he constantly makes angered me very much. I feel like he should be seen as a good person but I really hate him and when Lucenna attacked him I really hoped that that would’ve been the end for him. I also don’t understand how a woman like Yavi could love him!? He literally captured her and is the reason why she is a slave and now he wants to free her? That just doesn’t add up to me.
One thing that personally really angers me is Von and his actions. I know he is a slave and is only doing what he has to but that’s not an excuse for me. He could‘ve saved Dyna and everyone by not telling Tarn of her but he chose!! not to! I get that it is important for the story and it makes it much more interesting but the excuses he constantly makes angered me very much. I feel like he should be seen as a good person but I really hate him and when Lucenna attacked him I really hoped that that would’ve been the end for him. I also don’t understand how a woman like Yavi could love him!? He literally captured her and is the reason why she is a slave and now he wants to free her? That just doesn’t add up to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Death, Gore, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Bullying, Child death, and Sexual harassment
pagebypaigereviews's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Did I grab this book for the cover alone? Yes.
Was I disappointed? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
"Seek the Maiden with emeralds for sight and tresses of fire... Beware the guardians who come to shield her..."
--Divine Blood
In a hidden village, a terrifying shadow demon returns every ten years to hunt the children who live there. Each decade, someone from Dynalya's family has managed to temporarily send it away at the cost of their life. The time is coming again and Dynalya knows it is her turn to stop it. She seeks a treasure that will bring an end to the demon once and for all, but it is hidden on an island full of treasures that was believed to be a fairy-tale. Dynalya's journey attracts others, companions and enemies alike. Will the hunt for Mount Ida reward them with what they each desire?
I got this book because I loved the cover, and even though I had never heard of it, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it is a real gem. Divine Blood is a high-fantasy novel told from an increasing amount of perspectives as the book progresses. The world is beautiful and rich with history, the world-building is perfect for my tastes. The love interest is dark, broody, and fiercely protective. The book contains so many of my favorite book tropes and the writing was so smooth. It contains several witty one-liners that had me squealing with delight.
At first, I just wanted the book to be from the perspectives of the love interests, but let me tell you, the other characters really grew on me! They are so endearing that they have wedged their way into my heart already, leaving me so excited to read more about them in the next books.
I highly recommend this read! I gave it 4.5/5 stars and recommend it to fans of slow-burn romance, magical bonds, high-fantasy, traveling through the woods, and the only one bed trope. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and Lord of the Rings.
Was I disappointed? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
"Seek the Maiden with emeralds for sight and tresses of fire... Beware the guardians who come to shield her..."
--Divine Blood
In a hidden village, a terrifying shadow demon returns every ten years to hunt the children who live there. Each decade, someone from Dynalya's family has managed to temporarily send it away at the cost of their life. The time is coming again and Dynalya knows it is her turn to stop it. She seeks a treasure that will bring an end to the demon once and for all, but it is hidden on an island full of treasures that was believed to be a fairy-tale. Dynalya's journey attracts others, companions and enemies alike. Will the hunt for Mount Ida reward them with what they each desire?
I got this book because I loved the cover, and even though I had never heard of it, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it is a real gem. Divine Blood is a high-fantasy novel told from an increasing amount of perspectives as the book progresses. The world is beautiful and rich with history, the world-building is perfect for my tastes. The love interest is dark, broody, and fiercely protective. The book contains so many of my favorite book tropes and the writing was so smooth. It contains several witty one-liners that had me squealing with delight.
At first, I just wanted the book to be from the perspectives of the love interests, but let me tell you, the other characters really grew on me! They are so endearing that they have wedged their way into my heart already, leaving me so excited to read more about them in the next books.
I highly recommend this read! I gave it 4.5/5 stars and recommend it to fans of slow-burn romance, magical bonds, high-fantasy, traveling through the woods, and the only one bed trope. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and Lord of the Rings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Grief, and Blood
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