Reviews

The Blackened Blade by Isla Davon

claudiasl11's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lisana's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense

5.0

mrsmovingcastle's review against another edition

Poor grammar and typos on a run of the mill poor-battered-girl-gets-her-revenge story. Every single character hates her to an unimaginable extent.  Unreadable.

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Content Warnings

MC almost gets raped and it is never addressed again. If you're looking for a story that handles SA well, this is not for you.

jdhgreenwell's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.5

maelahnireads's review against another edition

5.0

How COULD YOU END IT LIKE THAT???
I have some theories though

reader_taylor's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book was pretty good. While predictable, it's a light easy read for sure. I was surprised at the ending and I know it's a cliffhanger that's going to continue in book 2. I really did like the growth of the main character, especially as someone who has been bullied. I love her strong personality. The side characters weren't as plentiful as I thought they were going to be. I appreciated how independent the main character is. While I don't love either of her love interests, they won't deter me from reading the next book. I was also really surprised at the sister plot and I hope she and her friends come back in book 2 for a redemption arc possibly. I'm excited to read the next book and continue to see the main character's growth. 

imma_koi's review

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring tense medium-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

This book is chef's kiss✨
I knew this book would be amazing, esp since it promised a badass Heroine. And it did not disappoint.
This girl was kicking asses and taking names😌as she should.
The guys in her harem are also well written. I dont even have a favourite, and yes, they are that good.
In book 2 i hope she gets closer with Mallyn and Creed. Also, that cliffhanger was illegal.
Cant wait for the second book to be published🥰

i also suspect that Ezra is the mate Micai met when in the Facility. Even if he's not that's even better. The more the merrier😜

mrsbrown_and_herbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Absolutely devoured this book! 
Everything about it I LOVED! 
The story had me hook, line and sinker! 
And oh my goodness have I grown to Love these characters! 
But I need MORE! I did not realise this book had just been released and dove straight in, i may have kept it until the 2nd was released so I could go one after another but then I wouldn’t have fallen for this book as hard! Oh my fav for 2025 for sure! 

fruitylish's review against another edition

5.0

I wish Micai had a dormant healing ability that not even Morgan could identify until it gets activiated by the knowledge of loving someone or.. something. =( This was the worst/best kind of cliffhanger and definitely had me crying at the end but I'm so looking forward to the next in the series.

moniquemarild's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5