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wolfflame143's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
sarahbeth814's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
amandab123's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
(spoilers) Although both (1st and 2nd book) are predictable and have almost every romantasy trope in the book..I still eat it up. In my opinion the first book was better because I can't stand a miscommunication trope or a weird love triangle that involves sisters (think Bridgerton). The second 100 pages of the book were so frustrating because of these, but of course it wrapped up fine in the end.
annebowers's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
2.75
I just didn’t love this one. Adrianna was insufferable, I get why she hated Gluttony but you’d think she’d get over it. It was just immature. She made everything he did about her. I feel like the overall contents of the book didn’t carry much weight, like the plot elements could’ve happened much quicker in the story and we could’ve gotten less insufferable fighting and more growing together. It just felt drawn out and didn’t need to be. Also, her sister being a full blown adult and never admitting to using the quill is insane to me. And the fact that that confession was all of two pages and Adrianna, as hateful as she is, was like “oh no biggie love you <3” I also didn’t enjoy the romance, it crossed the line for me personally. I found myself rushing the last 100 pages just to get it over with.
I love the world overall and series, but this was my least favorite.
I love the world overall and series, but this was my least favorite.
jenthebookfish's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
iza_rds's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
nmill's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book definitely had a different vibe than the first. It was like The Devil meets Cinderella, with the Bachelor, Brigerton, and Pride and Prejudice vibes all sprinkled in.
ladyash8878's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
Omg so good! As always.. can't wait to see which prince she chooses next.
booktalkwithrae's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I had high hopes for Throne of Secrets, and while there were definitely things I enjoyed, I found myself feeling a little underwhelmed. The writing is lush, and the world remains intriguing, but the pacing dragged at times, making certain sections feel like more of a slog than they needed to be.
That being said, the smut scenes were definitely a highlight—they were well-written and added some heat to the story. However, I found myself craving more of an emotional connection between the characters rather than just the physical tension. I wanted to see their relationship develop in a deeper, more meaningful way instead of relying so much on lust.
Overall, Throne of Secrets had its moments, but it didn’t fully deliver on the romance and storytelling aspects I was hoping for. If you’re in it for the steam, you’ll likely enjoy it, but if you’re looking for a more heartfelt love story, you might be left wanting more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
drxcos's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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