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aed4n92's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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
3.75
tanira's review against another edition
3.0
This book was good until the end. For most of the book, I was satisfied and a bit relieved. Mainly because Dante was more of his own character versus a supporting role like he was in the first book. I wish the other characters had more purpose other than supporting Alessa. The storyline was interesting and I was very curious to see where it was going. I kept questioning where the author was taking it but I believed the end would tie up all the loose pieces and everything would finally make sense. Unfortunately, I didn't get the closure I was waiting for. The ending made sense but it also made the entire book seem pointless at the same time. I had a lot of questions left when I finished the book. Why have them searching for the ghiotte and building an army that was never supposed to fight only for it to really serve no true purpose? Why does sacrificing Alessa's life benefit the majority of the people and why did Dante need to lose his powers? Why did Alessa's touch destroy the fountain? I don't understand how Alessa's sacrifice teaches anyone a lesson as Crollo and Dea said it should, especially when no one would ever know the truth and Alessa lives anyway. Dante and Alessa kept secrets from each other for most of the book but when they were finally revealed it was very anticlimactic. The grand finale I was waiting for was quite underwhelming.
smallbob's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
hckilgour's review against another edition
4.0
While the plot at times was a little slower, Thiede used the time well to develop the MCs.
The side characters weren’t the most fleshed out things, but they weren’t meant to be. Still, each of them was developed enough to make them distinct and integral to the story, as well as to round out the plot.
The whole thing with the gods seemed asinine to me. But I’m pretty sure the characters were of the same opinion.
I loved Dante and Alessa’s teasing and romance. The sexual tension was fantastic. And of course Alessa’s innuendos were perfect comic relief.
The ending was sweet and a great conclusion for this duology.
The side characters weren’t the most fleshed out things, but they weren’t meant to be. Still, each of them was developed enough to make them distinct and integral to the story, as well as to round out the plot.
The whole thing with the gods seemed asinine to me. But I’m pretty sure the characters were of the same opinion.
I loved Dante and Alessa’s teasing and romance. The sexual tension was fantastic. And of course Alessa’s innuendos were perfect comic relief.
The ending was sweet and a great conclusion for this duology.
mariahreadsmore's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.5
I thought the first half of the book was really good but then it got a little repetitive and the ending was unsatisfying. I still loved Alessa and Dante but a lot of great things from the first book were missing.
The Crollo and Dea part didn’t make much sense to me and I don’t understand how Alessa’s death solved anything especially since Dante never accepted it. That ruined the ending for me and now looking back, I can’t believe the book was leading up to that moment.
leonor88's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
hailsyoung's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
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
4.25
mariepm's review against another edition
4.0
It started off good but felt a bit slow in the middle. We follow a lot of daily life and a lot of prep for the coming war. This war only covers a few chapters of the ending, and I wish the important parts were a bit more fleshed out I wish we could have explored what was happening til Alessa a bit more.
What really saves this for me is Alessa and Dante. I love them so much! Both as individuals and as a couple. They have so much trauma and I was rooting for them so hard. Alessa is such a weirdo and I love her for it!
What really saves this for me is Alessa and Dante. I love them so much! Both as individuals and as a couple. They have so much trauma and I was rooting for them so hard. Alessa is such a weirdo and I love her for it!