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danielaslibrary19's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lilnormbean's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I liked the idea of the story but the fact that the main character was 18 and romancing a thousand year old demon gave me the ick š¤§
megbreyer's review against another edition
3.0
I actually wish that the book was longer. Other than the very drawn out beginning (especially the prologue which I donāt think is too helpful yet considering Emiliaās aura power from her cornicella was pretty much irrelevant other than identifying one of the other Wicked after Wrath), it moved so quickly. A lot wasnāt explained and the book left with a lot of questions that I doubt will be answered in the next book considering it takes place in Hell - like what happened to Claudia? Why did she scry with human bones? What about the werewolves? They were a random addition that may be relevant later but I doubt theyāll come to Hell?
Also, I donāt get the end for a lot of reasons. First, how can Emilia marry Pride when sheās already halfway through a marriage bond with Wrath? How is Wrath cool with that? And better yet, it said he had his full powers, how is that possible? From conversations throughout the book, I donāt think the bond could just be broken or Wrath and Emilia wouldāve done that already.
And why is Wrath back to being an ass to her at the end? Why are they āenemiesā again? The betrayal didnāt seem that crazy to me (maybe it needed to be flushed out more?), but either way I get why Emilia was mad at him to an extent. But they literally went: Wrath being super sketchy and doing stuff without her, betrayal, Wrath is begging for her to stay/trying to explain/etc., Wrath sacrificing himself for her while she is begging Envy not to do it and obviously in distress for him, her trying to summon him again and it not working, to finally him showing up to escort her to Hell. No discussion about any of what happened, just enemies again? I donāt get it.
Iām giving this a 3 because no matter how frustrated I am with it, I read it in less than a day because it really was a high-paced book with a good storyline. I only slightly saw the killer coming but still, but that was really good. I really enjoyed the character dynamics, especially when the other Wicked weāre brought it, and Iām excited to see that in the next book. I have higher hopes for the second one since I feel like Emilia has grown a lot and Iām excited for her to be a more confident badass.
Also, I donāt get the end for a lot of reasons. First, how can Emilia marry Pride when sheās already halfway through a marriage bond with Wrath? How is Wrath cool with that? And better yet, it said he had his full powers, how is that possible? From conversations throughout the book, I donāt think the bond could just be broken or Wrath and Emilia wouldāve done that already.
And why is Wrath back to being an ass to her at the end? Why are they āenemiesā again? The betrayal didnāt seem that crazy to me (maybe it needed to be flushed out more?), but either way I get why Emilia was mad at him to an extent. But they literally went: Wrath being super sketchy and doing stuff without her, betrayal, Wrath is begging for her to stay/trying to explain/etc., Wrath sacrificing himself for her while she is begging Envy not to do it and obviously in distress for him, her trying to summon him again and it not working, to finally him showing up to escort her to Hell. No discussion about any of what happened, just enemies again? I donāt get it.
Iām giving this a 3 because no matter how frustrated I am with it, I read it in less than a day because it really was a high-paced book with a good storyline. I only slightly saw the killer coming but still, but that was really good. I really enjoyed the character dynamics, especially when the other Wicked weāre brought it, and Iām excited to see that in the next book. I have higher hopes for the second one since I feel like Emilia has grown a lot and Iām excited for her to be a more confident badass.
natashaz's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
ruyle2015's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
jjaasmmiin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
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
4.0