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shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
4.0
I was so excited to see how Ivy and Adrian were going to come out on top with this one. While I enjoyed the story and the exciting ride, the end of the story left me feeling a little bit like I was left hanging. The main storyline was concluded, but we were left wondering what happened with some secondary characters and storylines. I would have liked those wrapped up a little more.
shelfaddiction's review
3.0
I started this book in January and put it down for 2 months. Clearly I wasn't loving it. I finally picked it up again a few days ago. The final part of this trilogy came in closer to a 2.5, but I decided to round up with the rating because when it was all said and done, I liked it a tad more than I thought.
Normally I adore the narration of Tavia Gilbert, but for some reason, this time around her voice was a tad annoying. Possibly it's because she did a really good job as Ivy and I just really don't like Ivy. She's whiny all the time and that clearly comes through in the audio.
This trilogy over all was a little disappointing. If you're looking for the spark that you remember from Cat and Bones with Ivy and Adrian, unfortunately, you won't find it.
Normally I adore the narration of Tavia Gilbert, but for some reason, this time around her voice was a tad annoying. Possibly it's because she did a really good job as Ivy and I just really don't like Ivy. She's whiny all the time and that clearly comes through in the audio.
This trilogy over all was a little disappointing. If you're looking for the spark that you remember from Cat and Bones with Ivy and Adrian, unfortunately, you won't find it.
chelseavbc's review
5.0
This review was originally published at Vampire Book Club.
When I read the first book in the Broken Destiny series, I likened it to Supernatural. The Brightest Embers doubles down on that similarity in a glorious fashion while packing in so much romance and a heroine who will not allow others to define her or set her course.
Basically, The Brightest Embers is nonstop adventure of a book with fights that literally bring the roof down and the kind of romance swoon-y scenes that you’ll want to bookmark for re-reads on cold nights.
The end of The Sweetest Burn threw some major kinks into everyone’s plans. Ivy and Adrian got married! (I am still excited about this scene months later.) But then Adrian learns he’s part demon, and freaks out over it. Ivy freaks out, too, but for different reasons.
So here we are with the two of them searching for the final object to defeat the demons. They’re newlyweds, which means they are learning more about each other, but they’re also discovering more about who they are as individuals and what their abilities are. Adrian struggles with wanting to help his wife, and wanting to protect her. He frets over what his demonic side will do to her, to them, to the world. …and Ivy just wants to be let in on what he’s thinking. Their emotional journey is the heart of this book, and it’s utterly captivating.
Ivy also would really like to save the world without dying. That part is pretty high on her list, too. She and Adrian’s adventures trying to find the last hallowed object add in this extravagant road trip layer to the book. So many beautiful sights, so many vivid settings. This book will make you want to travel. The Ice Hotel is going to be on your list. So prepare yourself.
I haven’t been as binge-y about books lately (heyyyy deadlines), but once I started this one there was no stopping. When you finish a book at 4 a.m. you know it was fantastic, which is even better as this book closes out a trilogy. The ending is satisfying, definitive, but also gives us a little gateway of a hook for a spinoff (no spoilers!).
If you want a book with a madcap pace, a serious adventure, and all the feels, you will glom The Brightest Embers.
When I read the first book in the Broken Destiny series, I likened it to Supernatural. The Brightest Embers doubles down on that similarity in a glorious fashion while packing in so much romance and a heroine who will not allow others to define her or set her course.
Basically, The Brightest Embers is nonstop adventure of a book with fights that literally bring the roof down and the kind of romance swoon-y scenes that you’ll want to bookmark for re-reads on cold nights.
The end of The Sweetest Burn threw some major kinks into everyone’s plans. Ivy and Adrian got married! (I am still excited about this scene months later.) But then Adrian learns he’s part demon, and freaks out over it. Ivy freaks out, too, but for different reasons.
So here we are with the two of them searching for the final object to defeat the demons. They’re newlyweds, which means they are learning more about each other, but they’re also discovering more about who they are as individuals and what their abilities are. Adrian struggles with wanting to help his wife, and wanting to protect her. He frets over what his demonic side will do to her, to them, to the world. …and Ivy just wants to be let in on what he’s thinking. Their emotional journey is the heart of this book, and it’s utterly captivating.
Ivy also would really like to save the world without dying. That part is pretty high on her list, too. She and Adrian’s adventures trying to find the last hallowed object add in this extravagant road trip layer to the book. So many beautiful sights, so many vivid settings. This book will make you want to travel. The Ice Hotel is going to be on your list. So prepare yourself.
I haven’t been as binge-y about books lately (heyyyy deadlines), but once I started this one there was no stopping. When you finish a book at 4 a.m. you know it was fantastic, which is even better as this book closes out a trilogy. The ending is satisfying, definitive, but also gives us a little gateway of a hook for a spinoff (no spoilers!).
If you want a book with a madcap pace, a serious adventure, and all the feels, you will glom The Brightest Embers.
bookwife's review
3.0
I was nervous going into this book. I really did not like the last book and I am always nervous when I start the last book in a series.. actually I usually put off reading the last book in a series but I.. I hate that I am about to say this but I wanted to get this series over with. I love Jeaniene Frost. I re-read the Night Huntress series and the Night prince series multiple times a year. I am obsessed with them but this one just kind of fell flat for me. So as soon as this one became available I started it. I just wanted it over. But I was actually surprised with this one. It was so much better than the last book. Ivy was still annoying but she was better this book. Adrian was still kind of an ass but he makes up for it in the end.
I loved the ending of this series. I won't lie, it still is no where near my favorite but I still did enjoy this book and I am glad I read it.. it won't be one I re-read though.
I loved the ending of this series. I won't lie, it still is no where near my favorite but I still did enjoy this book and I am glad I read it.. it won't be one I re-read though.
heathersbike's review
If Ms. Frost wrote anything else for Harlequin please do me the favor of not letting me know.
haleylabosky's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
whatcha_listening_to's review
5.0
I think this is the last book in this series. I loved it!
The action, the twists and turns you don’t know what is going to happen. I couldn’t predict anything it was freaking great!
Ivy in my eyes grew into herself in this book and Adrian had to trust in her that she knew what was best.
I loved the war parts, I thought they were very well written and I couldn’t get enough. I wanted more.
I love the ending omg did I!
Great series loved the narration!
The action, the twists and turns you don’t know what is going to happen. I couldn’t predict anything it was freaking great!
Ivy in my eyes grew into herself in this book and Adrian had to trust in her that she knew what was best.
I loved the war parts, I thought they were very well written and I couldn’t get enough. I wanted more.
I love the ending omg did I!
Great series loved the narration!
mogi_theromancebitch's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0