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nicolelovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Even though I’ve heard many people say how much better this book is than book one it still took me by surprise that I loved it so much. The story is intricate but not overwhelming, the romance is beyond swoony, the setting is beautifully-described (especially certain places), and the characters are so much more well-defined, and in many cases, likable. And now book one can be seen in such a different light and makes so much more sense. I look forward to continuing on the series.
I must point out that this is definitely not YA (despite how many libraries and bookstores shelve it), as far as content goes. It’s quite graphic and recommended for a mature reader.
I must point out that this is definitely not YA (despite how many libraries and bookstores shelve it), as far as content goes. It’s quite graphic and recommended for a mature reader.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual content
bisexuality's review against another edition
1.0
i know- why did i continue after a 1 star rating of the first book, LMFAO, but i am nothing if not a dedicated friend and when one of my besties asks me to read a series, i will do it. that being said, this was just as bad as the first book imo. each book in this series is hundreds and hundreds of pages longer than necessary, entire scenes could be cut and nothing would change. i feel like these books don't get proper editing because there's SO MUCH ADDED that is completely unnecessary and makes it a chore to slog through the entire novel.
victoria_rodriguez's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I can see how mass worked hard to develop Rhys’ character, but I felt that some of the romance and love scenes were long and drawn out.
Honestly, the book did not start to pick up until about 60% of the way through. I remember thinking, “Man… When is something interesting going to happen?”
Then next thing I know Lucian is behind Feyre telling her that he’s been hunting her for the last few months. From then on, the rest of the story is tense until the end.
There’s a lot of good examples of relationships and the sacrifices people are willing to make for relationships. Even if that means having to choose between two loved ones.
Overall, I really loved this book. I enjoyed it more than the first one. This was definitely a change of mood, and I look forward to the next one.
Honestly, the book did not start to pick up until about 60% of the way through. I remember thinking, “Man… When is something interesting going to happen?”
Then next thing I know
There’s a lot of good examples of relationships and the sacrifices people are willing to make for relationships. Even if that means having to choose between two loved ones.
Overall, I really loved this book. I enjoyed it more than the first one. This was definitely a change of mood, and I look forward to the next one.
dibs999's review against another edition
5.0
Best book I haver read, everything u could ever wish for
kirbyv22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
morganlih's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.75
aaceves's review against another edition
emotional
fast-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? N/A
marcusthevampire's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
cinnajune's review against another edition
4.0
Well, well, well. We meet again, Sarah J. Maas.
In all honestly, I'm only reading this because my friends loved it and wanted to chime in. But I found myself enjoying these books, as my expectations were, frankly, very low. It's also liberating to read this as an entertaining novel, not a masterpiece of contemporary literature for centuries to come.
Yes, sure, there are annoying things like Rhysand's insisting that women have a choice throughout the entirety of the book (we get it, you're also 6'6'' and have bat wings). But overall I must admit that Maas can write incredibly engaging stories.
She's invented a pretty steady world and system (though I'm no expert in fantasy literature, so take this with a grain of salt) and although I did find some minor holes, I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt, as this is only the second book in the series and they might get explained later on.
This was, as my friends already warned, an improvement regarding ACOTAR. Maybe because there's more action, more things to unveil, more depth to some characters...
So yeah, to the booktok girlies: I get it now.
In all honestly, I'm only reading this because my friends loved it and wanted to chime in. But I found myself enjoying these books, as my expectations were, frankly, very low. It's also liberating to read this as an entertaining novel, not a masterpiece of contemporary literature for centuries to come.
Yes, sure, there are annoying things like Rhysand's insisting that women have a choice throughout the entirety of the book (we get it, you're also 6'6'' and have bat wings). But overall I must admit that Maas can write incredibly engaging stories.
She's invented a pretty steady world and system (though I'm no expert in fantasy literature, so take this with a grain of salt) and although I did find some minor holes, I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt, as this is only the second book in the series and they might get explained later on.
This was, as my friends already warned, an improvement regarding ACOTAR. Maybe because there's more action, more things to unveil, more depth to some characters...
So yeah, to the booktok girlies: I get it now.