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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Representation: Main character is unable to speak and uses sign language
Mature Themes:
• Alcohol consumption
• Swearing
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Murder
• Attempted murder
• Eugenics
• Medical experimentation on prisoners
• Knife violence
• Gun violence
• Discussion of supporting character who assassinated another country's political leader and his children
Ending:HFN
Mature Themes:
• Alcohol consumption
• Swearing
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Murder
• Attempted murder
• Eugenics
• Medical experimentation on prisoners
• Knife violence
• Gun violence
• Discussion of supporting character who assassinated another country's political leader and his children
Ending:
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Pretty good! This one dragged on a bit sometimes. Still love the FMC and our characters, but I also still don't care for the 'side characters turned main character' POVs unfortunately. I think my problem is that I really only care about the FMC and Sicarius (mostly Sicarius), so any time he's not there, I lose interest a bit. Since they were separated for most of this book, I wasn't as into it. I also reallyyyy did not like their first kiss :( Idk it just felt icky like why did she have to pressure him into it? And then he kind stormed off idk I just didn't like that she made him feel bad about it. Like yes I agree that she isn't obligated to wait for him, but I don't like that the physical aspect of it is what she brought up. That would be superrr uncool if the genders were switched, so it's just as icky like this. Especially since we haven't gotten his POV, we don't know how he feels. Obviously he cares about her, but idk, I just wish that moment had gone differently. He was already being pretty vulnerable, so for her to lash out and be all "how do I know you'll be worth the wait when we haven't even kissed" like that just made my heart drop. I just feel upset about the whole thing now . So yeah :( I'm still going to read the next book, but I'm hoping it will have an apology for that.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book (as I have all the other Emporer's Edge books), but I felt this one had a lot more tension and unsettling turmoil. Overall, felt a little darker than usual. Without giving any spoilers, I definitely now have concerns about one of the team members and I'm quite pleased about another team situation by the end. Haha, overall a fun read, as always, but not quite my favorite.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
This one was really great as well. Sicarius's presence was missed (yes I think I'm as crazy as Amaranthe) but it was great learning about the other characters more. Not one of my favorites but still up there. :))
ugh. i have no idea how i got this trilogy on my Kindle. i am a cheapskate. i only buy books that cost 99cents. maybe if it is a really good study (nonfic) book i'll pay full price. so to get a 3 book collection on my Kindle it must have been free or on sale. either way. i don't remember how i got i. i was bored and decided to actually read it. and i was hooked. books 4-9 are NOT 99cents. sigh. they are $5 and$6. sigh. i may actually buy a FICTION series for my Kindle.
why you say? um cuz it is that freaking good.
this story has soooooo many things i love.
1. plucky cute kickass heroine
2. a lil romance
3. witty repartee and just plain fun
4. a cool team full of characters that are different and all have their own complex stories that you can't wait to discover
5. adventure/action
6. a lil supernatural not a lot
7. different worlds and peoples but it doesn't take 6 chapters to explain the world the story is in.
8. redemption of the characters- they need forgiving/pardoning
9. Viva la revolución = government needs to change and they are helping to do it.
10. the books end with you knowing another adventure is about to take place but the ones in that novel are done and finished. you are not left with that kind of cliffhanger but more like "ok... this is about to happen and another layer of so and so's personality/past is going to be revealed in the next novel.
basically like a Joss Whedon tv show/film. a group of folks only with more depth and less witty repartee fighting for a cause. adventures ensue; missions fail/succeed. sometimes they are working with the govt; sometimes running from it but there intent is always for good. their world is not real but not so fantastical you need a separate book to understand it. just so good. so very good. sigh.
so i went and read the book summaries on amazon for volumes 4-9. something i don't normally do since i read so much, blurbs/book covers by publishers always give too much away. but since i was like i am not buying them anytime soon i NEED to know what i am missing. that was a Mistake. i am actually contemplating spending $50 on these books. FICTION books!!! trust me when i tell you i do not buy fiction books. that is why God invented a library, used books, and sales on Amazon.
i am going to see if i have reward points on my credit card so i can get an Amazon gift card. i mean, it goes against everything in me to BUY fiction books i know i will only read once at full price. i just can't. so if anybody want to donate to the cause...inbox me. ;-)
why you say? um cuz it is that freaking good.
this story has soooooo many things i love.
1. plucky cute kickass heroine
2. a lil romance
3. witty repartee and just plain fun
4. a cool team full of characters that are different and all have their own complex stories that you can't wait to discover
5. adventure/action
6. a lil supernatural not a lot
7. different worlds and peoples but it doesn't take 6 chapters to explain the world the story is in.
8. redemption of the characters- they need forgiving/pardoning
9. Viva la revolución = government needs to change and they are helping to do it.
10. the books end with you knowing another adventure is about to take place but the ones in that novel are done and finished. you are not left with that kind of cliffhanger but more like "ok... this is about to happen and another layer of so and so's personality/past is going to be revealed in the next novel.
basically like a Joss Whedon tv show/film. a group of folks only with more depth and less witty repartee fighting for a cause. adventures ensue; missions fail/succeed. sometimes they are working with the govt; sometimes running from it but there intent is always for good. their world is not real but not so fantastical you need a separate book to understand it. just so good. so very good. sigh.
so i went and read the book summaries on amazon for volumes 4-9. something i don't normally do since i read so much, blurbs/book covers by publishers always give too much away. but since i was like i am not buying them anytime soon i NEED to know what i am missing. that was a Mistake. i am actually contemplating spending $50 on these books. FICTION books!!! trust me when i tell you i do not buy fiction books. that is why God invented a library, used books, and sales on Amazon.
i am going to see if i have reward points on my credit card so i can get an Amazon gift card. i mean, it goes against everything in me to BUY fiction books i know i will only read once at full price. i just can't. so if anybody want to donate to the cause...inbox me. ;-)
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
So even though it took me 3 1/2 months to finish this one it is probably the my favorite yet. For reasons... Okay, maybe just one reason. Sicarius.
"You're the only person who's ever wanted to give me happiness..."
Athletes in what's equivalent to the Olympics are disappearing. Amaranthe and the gang are on the case.
Blah Blah Blah
Basilard has vowed to avenge the wrongs done to his kingdom.
Blah
Maldynado tries to set Amaranthe up with Lord Mancrest (Deret). Not once, but TWICE he tries to turn her over to enforcers.
Some more blahs,
Basilard gets choosen as the ringer for the competition, and both he and Sicarius end up kidnapped due to their superior physical prowess.
Even more blahs,
Amaranthe and the remaining gang are to the rescue.
There's some more plot stuff here,
Akstyr continues to improve is magical abilities. I'm beginning to worry about him.
Throw in some more blahs (and some diving and sea monsters),
Sicarius runs around naked.
Sicarius runs around naked.
Sicarius runs around NAKED!!!!!!!!
After that there were some other words but who really cares at this point? I just want to know is he blonde all over??
Everyone is safe and sound. Basilard decides Amaranthe will be upset with his revenge plans so he decides ixnay on the executionay.
Oh, and last but not least,
Amaranthe tries for a third "date" with Deret (he apparently really, really wants a date at this point).
EXCEPT....
Amaranthe gave leave to Sicarius to take the night off to do whatever it is he wants to do so....
And it is absolutely worth the wait.
So yeah, I don't think Amaranthe will be going on any more dates with Deret.
Have I mentioned how much I love Sicarius? Yeah. I kind of do. And when I say "kind of" I mean I would have his little blonde headed assassin babies.
"You're the only person who's ever wanted to give me happiness..."
Athletes in what's equivalent to the Olympics are disappearing. Amaranthe and the gang are on the case.
Blah Blah Blah
Basilard has vowed to avenge the wrongs done to his kingdom.
Blah
Maldynado tries to set Amaranthe up with Lord Mancrest (Deret). Not once, but TWICE he tries to turn her over to enforcers.
Some more blahs,
Basilard gets choosen as the ringer for the competition, and both he and Sicarius end up kidnapped due to their superior physical prowess.
Even more blahs,
Amaranthe and the remaining gang are to the rescue.
There's some more plot stuff here,
Akstyr continues to improve is magical abilities. I'm beginning to worry about him.
Throw in some more blahs (and some diving and sea monsters),
Sicarius runs around naked.
Sicarius runs around naked.
Sicarius runs around NAKED!!!!!!!!
After that there were some other words but who really cares at this point? I just want to know is he blonde all over??
Everyone is safe and sound. Basilard decides Amaranthe will be upset with his revenge plans so he decides ixnay on the executionay.
Oh, and last but not least,
Amaranthe tries for a third "date" with Deret (he apparently really, really wants a date at this point).
EXCEPT....
Amaranthe gave leave to Sicarius to take the night off to do whatever it is he wants to do so....
And it is absolutely worth the wait.
So yeah, I don't think Amaranthe will be going on any more dates with Deret.
Have I mentioned how much I love Sicarius? Yeah. I kind of do. And when I say "kind of" I mean I would have his little blonde headed assassin babies.