dark emotional hopeful 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: Complicated
emotional hopeful lighthearted sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved this author's Lore & Lust series, so I went in with high expectations and those expectations were met. I liked that it took place in the same world as L& but told a fresh story.  
emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I am feeling so many emotions after reading this book - it really put me through the wringer! It is portrays the darker side of vampire society with themes of classism, oppression and abuse within the isolated and antiquated aristocracy of Eden. Olivier’s life is beyond stifled and his internalized negative self-talk is heart wrenching. It was so beautiful to see Oliver’s grow after meeting Aries.

I have more to say but… *spoilers*

UGH, SO GOOD, TOO GOOD!!!! KARLA NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!!! CAN'T WAIT TILL BOOK 2
emotional hopeful inspiring 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

I liked this book a lot. It was a quick read, with some heavier topics. Even though I did enjoy the relationship between Oliver and Aries, at some points I felt Aries character could have been a bit more interesting I guess. Like He was nice and I understand his importance especially for Oliver, but it somehow felt like there was missing something. Alexander, for example, felt a bit more real and varied, which makes me excited for his book! All in all though I really enjoyed this book. 
emotional hopeful 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: Yes