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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
I want to live in this world
Yet another novel of perfection by Auryn Hadley! I want to live in this world so badly. I want Nari as my friend and Zeal as my everything. The rest of the guys can come too, of course, because why choose?
Yet another novel of perfection by Auryn Hadley! I want to live in this world so badly. I want Nari as my friend and Zeal as my everything. The rest of the guys can come too, of course, because why choose?
challenging
dark
emotional
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Blood, Classism
Minor: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Torture, Excrement, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol
This book lacks momentum. While most of us can relate to having anxious thoughts, and the portrayal of healthy communication in relationships is generally a good thing, there is a lot of writing, sometimes redundant, about what people are thinking and feeling. So the book moves in fits and stops, with the author's descriptions of characters overthinking things interspersed with explicit scenes.
Nari realizing that her "path" is evangelizing feels slightly icky to me. If this were Christian fiction with that same message...That said, one of the more interesting things about the series is the fictional religion of the god of temptation as being important as a release valve for a society's darker urges.
There are some moments that I enjoyed, like Nari's deepening relationship with her father figure, and Nari finally making a woman friend. I still dislike the lack of nuanced women, and friendships between women. I also can't help but feel like the author is trying very hard to come up with plot reasons to avoid FF content.
Nari realizing that her "path" is evangelizing feels slightly icky to me. If this were Christian fiction with that same message...That said, one of the more interesting things about the series is the fictional religion of the god of temptation as being important as a release valve for a society's darker urges.
There are some moments that I enjoyed, like Nari's deepening relationship with her father figure, and Nari finally making a woman friend. I still dislike the lack of nuanced women, and friendships between women. I also can't help but feel like the author is trying very hard to come up with plot reasons to avoid FF content.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Continuation of the same from the first book, they are in school and are being judged and persecuted by others who don't "understand" why she is special and marked by Zeal. I want to point out that they are not trying to get to know many other people and spread their truth but maybe that will happen.
They are young, use the word "kinda" A LOT but these are my normal issues with Auryn's writing so I just roll with it and keep reading. This story involves Nari still figuring out her "Path", Anver making steps towards a reconciliation (who knoew Zeal could be his buddy?), and Talin being invited home for inspection and humiliation (which of course involves Nari and his family). I liked the whole intro to Talin's family by Zee, nice way to entice them.
Ela finds a love for destruction, Wraythe continues to be my favorite and the anchor for the bunch. If Wraythe went, Nari would crumble and it would all be a mess, so hopefully they continue with these marathon communication sessions in order for everyone to feel balanced and loved in the 4-some, maybe 6 soon?
I have to say, not as excited to read this series and its starting to feel like filler. These are really long books and I am not sure if I will finish it all to the end. Doesn't mean they aren't enjoyable.
They are young, use the word "kinda" A LOT but these are my normal issues with Auryn's writing so I just roll with it and keep reading. This story involves Nari still figuring out her "Path", Anver making steps towards a reconciliation (who knoew Zeal could be his buddy?), and Talin being invited home for inspection and humiliation (which of course involves Nari and his family). I liked the whole intro to Talin's family by Zee, nice way to entice them.
Ela finds a love for destruction, Wraythe continues to be my favorite and the anchor for the bunch. If Wraythe went, Nari would crumble and it would all be a mess, so hopefully they continue with these marathon communication sessions in order for everyone to feel balanced and loved in the 4-some, maybe 6 soon?
I have to say, not as excited to read this series and its starting to feel like filler. These are really long books and I am not sure if I will finish it all to the end. Doesn't mean they aren't enjoyable.
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Unique
While the entire savior themes hits wrong notes for me generally, the humanity in this tale is striking - and makes the story. The intimacy scenes are intense, but so is the emotion, when it is called for. These characters are learning about themselves, each other, and this strange world - wrapped in a bubble in a decaying temple dedicated to a god far too few believe in any more.
While the entire savior themes hits wrong notes for me generally, the humanity in this tale is striking - and makes the story. The intimacy scenes are intense, but so is the emotion, when it is called for. These characters are learning about themselves, each other, and this strange world - wrapped in a bubble in a decaying temple dedicated to a god far too few believe in any more.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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