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janchamp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Gore, and Homophobia
pvbobrien's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Violence, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Gun violence
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Kidnapping, and Cancer
mallorypen's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Another super-solid sequel and I am here for it! This was almost better than the first book, and that is sometimes hard for me once the romantic leads are together or the direction has already been set. However, the real conflict between Vic and Adam (communication really do be everything) plus the evolving family dynamics kept me hooked, as well as the b plot of the elves plotting against one another and the conflict between the Winter court.
The twists in this novel were just as good if not better than the first. I was guessing along with Adam as to the true nature of the Druid, and even though the great grandfather was introduced later and wasn’t seeded earlier in the story, it didn’t strike me as clumsy or lazy writing to introduce him as such.
I also felt that now that I was fully immersed in the world building and had bought into all the characters, the stakes felt higher though the conflict (family loss versus loss of all humanity) in the a plot was ostensibly smaller. I loved Adam dealing with the repercussions of becoming a warlock, and that his actions ultimately saved him from being a target for the Druid in the end.
The introduction of Vren was fresh and interesting: with all the elves taking a somewhat similar approach to humanity and the differences between them and elves, Vren as a kind of asshole teenager with a core of goodness is refreshing. I also really loved the baby steps into Vic’s new identity as a reaper; it didn’t completely take over his character, but it built throughout the story until the climax with his father and then his battle with the Druid.
I might have to buy the next book in the trilogy simply to find out what happened next!
The twists in this novel were just as good if not better than the first. I was guessing along with Adam as to the true nature of the Druid, and even though
I also felt that now that I was fully immersed in the world building and had bought into all the characters, the stakes felt higher though the conflict (family loss versus loss of all humanity) in the a plot was ostensibly smaller. I loved Adam dealing with the repercussions of becoming a warlock, and that his actions ultimately saved him from being a target for the Druid in the end.
The introduction of Vren was fresh and interesting: with all the elves taking a somewhat similar approach to humanity and the differences between them and elves, Vren as a kind of asshole teenager with a core of goodness is refreshing. I also really loved the baby steps into Vic’s new identity as a reaper; it didn’t completely take over his character, but it built throughout the story until the climax with his father and then his battle with the Druid.
I might have to buy the next book in the trilogy simply to find out what happened next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Gore, Murder, Body horror, and Death of parent
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I love that this is the second book in the series and I’m so blown away by it! The story was not what I was expecting and also exactly what I needed it to be. This book was kind of like an emotional pinball machine, bouncing from one disaster to another. But damn, did it have a satisfying but also cliffhanger ending.
I loved that we got to see so much of the Binder’s family history and that we got to see more of Adam’s family. Even if they are a truly fucked up tangled mess. I also really liked that we got to see so much more of Vic and his developing powers! I’m super excited to see where that goes. Also! The things happening with Silver and Argent?? I really need that next book now.
I really enjoyed reading this one and I can’t wait for the next book in the series! If you love urban fantasy books, this is definitely a series to check out. And I’m giving this one a solid four and a half stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Grief, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gore, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia
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