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jrod4322's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
This second book had more plot outside of the main couple going on than the first one, and I liked how it allowed for more character introductions and exploration of the supernatural community of New Orleans. You can definitely tell the author is drawing from her own love of the city, so it's a little "spend a day in New Orleans like a local!" but not in a really overt way. More focus on the vampire community this time around and a mystery to investigate.
Isadora is a little guarded at first in an understandable way, and while Devraj is a bit pushy about making her like him, it is sweet when they eventually get together and he becomes very doting.
Isadora is a little guarded at first in an understandable way, and while Devraj is a bit pushy about making her like him, it is sweet when they eventually get together and he becomes very doting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Trafficking, Blood, and Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Car accident
prettynerdy3's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Stalking, Trafficking, Vomit, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping
lauren_miller's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
overall, I enjoyed this coupling more than the first installment, but dear god, it was nearly overshadowed by the copious amount of poorly written (imo) sex, MUCH more than in #1. i'll admit, I powered through the first couple scenes, then skimmed the rest; seriously, there was too much sex for me...
the actual PLOT, I did enjoy. the idea of a blood ring is terrible and fascinating, and I liked how we got to learn more about Stygorn and the vampire hierarchy. we're also inching closer to the truth behind jules' and ruben's chaotic he's-the-enemy-while-she's-the-ONE dynamic. i'll continue reading on because I NEED to know more about that, and unfortunately, you can't just drop yourself in (well ok, you could, but when I tried we'd already skipped the good part!?) so more painful werewolf characterization is in my immediate future... sigh.
2.75 stars out of 5, ★★★☆☆
the actual PLOT, I did enjoy. the idea of a blood ring is terrible and fascinating, and I liked how we got to learn more about Stygorn and the vampire hierarchy. we're also inching closer to the truth behind jules' and ruben's chaotic he's-the-enemy-while-she's-the-ONE dynamic. i'll continue reading on because I NEED to know more about that, and unfortunately, you can't just drop yourself in (well ok, you could, but when I tried we'd already skipped the good part!?) so more painful werewolf characterization is in my immediate future... sigh.
2.75 stars out of 5, ★★★☆☆
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping
Minor: Addiction
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