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lindca's review
3.0
3.5 stars, mostly for the ending.
There's little whining in this book--unlike the last--and the series is wrapped up in a satisfactory manner. Despite this, I can muster only mild enthusiasm for the story. Perhaps it's because the missteps in previous books made me care less about the characters.
Longtime fans of the series will enjoy this, particularly after such a long wait since the last book. But I wouldn't put this series high on a list of recommendations for those who have not been patiently awaiting this conclusion.
There's little whining in this book--unlike the last--and the series is wrapped up in a satisfactory manner. Despite this, I can muster only mild enthusiasm for the story. Perhaps it's because the missteps in previous books made me care less about the characters.
Longtime fans of the series will enjoy this, particularly after such a long wait since the last book. But I wouldn't put this series high on a list of recommendations for those who have not been patiently awaiting this conclusion.
shelovestoread81's review
5.0
I loved this series. I'm glad that Nikki got to finally admit she loves her man. I'm sad to feel like this series is over. I have loved it all along.
slc333's review
4.0
3.5 stars One of the best things about this series was how likable Nikki is. She deals with the changes in her life and all the violence they have brought without losing her moral compass or her compassion. I like how stubborn she is and how she never gives up – as this pays off for her in her relationship with Jamaal.
sleepseeker's review
4.0
3.5/5 rating.
This book wasn't as great as the other in the series, but overall I was pleased with it. It looks like this book is the end of the series but there was a small bit at the end where the author could continue on, if she pleased. However, if she doesn't, the series ended in a way that was pleasing.
In this book, the cat is out of the bag about Anderson and now everybody is dealing with the fallout of what Konstantin did. Nikki takes the reigns on trying to fix everything that the reveal caused. I also liked Nikki because she had a level headed approach and was smart about things. It really shows in this book and at times, it seemed like she was the only one who truly grasped what's going on or the others were too wrapped up in themselves to put the focus on what needed to be done. Nikki brought that focus and kept people on point.
I don't want to spoil anything, but the author does a could job of weaving a mythology story into the main story line. We finally get the whole story about Anderson and why he was always secretive about him being a god and not wanting it to get out. I won't spoil anything there, since the book is mostly about that.
I have to say that this is the first book where Jamaal didn't annoy me or act like a total ass. Which is good, because Nikki tends to act not the best around him, when he's around and in one of his moods. Sometimes I didn't really see them working out as a potential couple but I'm fine with how things went down. If Jamaal acted like he usually does in previous books, I would of been really bothered by this pairing.
Overall, this was a good book and a great series and I'm happy with how things ended. I would like to see more of Nikki, but sometimes it's time for a book series to end.
This book wasn't as great as the other in the series, but overall I was pleased with it. It looks like this book is the end of the series but there was a small bit at the end where the author could continue on, if she pleased. However, if she doesn't, the series ended in a way that was pleasing.
In this book, the cat is out of the bag about Anderson and now everybody is dealing with the fallout of what Konstantin did. Nikki takes the reigns on trying to fix everything that the reveal caused. I also liked Nikki because she had a level headed approach and was smart about things. It really shows in this book and at times, it seemed like she was the only one who truly grasped what's going on or the others were too wrapped up in themselves to put the focus on what needed to be done. Nikki brought that focus and kept people on point.
I don't want to spoil anything, but the author does a could job of weaving a mythology story into the main story line. We finally get the whole story about Anderson and why he was always secretive about him being a god and not wanting it to get out. I won't spoil anything there, since the book is mostly about that.
I have to say that this is the first book where Jamaal didn't annoy me or act like a total ass. Which is good, because Nikki tends to act not the best around him, when he's around and in one of his moods. Sometimes I didn't really see them working out as a potential couple but I'm fine with how things went down. If Jamaal acted like he usually does in previous books, I would of been really bothered by this pairing.
Overall, this was a good book and a great series and I'm happy with how things ended. I would like to see more of Nikki, but sometimes it's time for a book series to end.
helenid's review
3.0
3.5
I read this with a friend who has summed the series up beautifully. It's addictive, oddly so. The pages keep turning and lights are turned out too late for sleep to be fulfilling. Yet, it's not perfect.
The story is a bad/good guy type. Some of the good guys have issues which affect them but are still good guys. Others threaten rape, murder and extreme violence and are 'still' the good guys?!
Yet, still I enjoyed it. Book three was my favourite.
I read this with a friend who has summed the series up beautifully. It's addictive, oddly so. The pages keep turning and lights are turned out too late for sleep to be fulfilling. Yet, it's not perfect.
The story is a bad/good guy type. Some of the good guys have issues which affect them but are still good guys. Others threaten rape, murder and extreme violence and are 'still' the good guys?!
Yet, still I enjoyed it. Book three was my favourite.
kyleemccarthy's review
4.0
3.5stars/5stars This novel is so hard to rate for me, cause the main storyline I disliked. I think the fertility goddess storyline would have gone better if it had included POV'S from Anderson and Niobe in order to get in their heads and make me care more. Now while the fertility goddesses kept the population going, and not dying off it was so hard to care or believe in it.
Parts I loved
I loved the relationship moving forward for Jameel and Nikki, and I loved the characters and how the story wrapped up, but there were strings left untied, and hopefully that's cause there will be another book someday. I want to see more about each of the background characters, and how nikki interacts with them.
Still a solid read from Jenna Black but had to mark it down due to the fertility goddess arc.
Parts I loved
I loved the relationship moving forward for Jameel and Nikki, and I loved the characters and how the story wrapped up, but there were strings left untied, and hopefully that's cause there will be another book someday. I want to see more about each of the background characters, and how nikki interacts with them.
Still a solid read from Jenna Black but had to mark it down due to the fertility goddess arc.
robynldouglas's review
3.0
The culmination (?) of a fun yet flawed series. I can't say I didn't enjoy these but at the same time there were lots of plot points and characters that I found disturbing/morally repugnant/concerning. Some of them, I know, I was meant to; others, I'm less sure about. But Black created an entertaining world & knew how to keep ratcheting up the suspense.
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