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egexe's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
After such a good leap into the unknown with Sting of Victory I was expecting to be a bit let down but Simper delivered 100% and I found myself liking the darker aspects, originally being unsure about them
reiviluola's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
banrions's review against another edition
3.0
This one was fine. Probably a little closer to a 3.5 than just a 3, to be honest. I enjoyed it. I like the whole (possible, who knows where this train is really going, tbh) “making of a monster” narrative that it seems like Flowridia is going on. I’m excited to pick up the next one and see just where exactly this is going, because as much as I LOVE me a girl who becomes a monster because she fucking can and wants to, I’m not sure what I actually want for Flowridia.
natreviews's review
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
4.0
A good follow up. Continues the story nicely, but doesn't have the exact same pull as the first.
tdap1899's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.5
jamietherebelliousreader's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars. Fantastic follow up to book one. Flowridia’s character has really come a long way and she has a lot more edge and darkness to her than I thought and I am intrigued. Ayla isn’t in the book because reasons but we still get to know even more about her from other characters which was great. She is truly something else but I can’t help but like her despite all of her messed up ways. This book was so good, it picks up right from the end of book one and it was so good. This series is so dark and the writing is gorgeous. I’m excited to get to book three and see where the story goes next.
_deisy_'s review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kimberlylarkspur's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The character development and plot continue to be engaging, but the editing, syntax, and style are all over the place. Words are frequently misused, and entire chapters read like a young kid trying out a courtly speech pattern at their first faire. The style is inconsistent enough to be a near-constant distraction.
netgyrl's review
4.0
4 stars - Really enjoyed this one
The writing is exceptional. The story is compelling. Flowridia isn't as sweet as everyone thinks. Ayla is hard to love, cuz she truly is a monster. Dark angsty love, my catnip. What Flowrida is contemplating is unthinkable. Should I really be pulling for them? UGH!!! :) On to book 3!
Note: one thing that normally makes me crazy in these types of fantasy/romance books is when the two MC are separated and they are separated through the whole book, but for whatever reason, it did not bother me AT ALL. I think the story made sense, the action was interesting and moved the plot. The reason they were not together also made sense (not going to say why, cuz spoilers, but like duh, right? lol).
The writing is exceptional. The story is compelling. Flowridia isn't as sweet as everyone thinks. Ayla is hard to love, cuz she truly is a monster. Dark angsty love, my catnip. What Flowrida is contemplating is unthinkable. Should I really be pulling for them? UGH!!! :) On to book 3!
Note: one thing that normally makes me crazy in these types of fantasy/romance books is when the two MC are separated and they are separated through the whole book, but for whatever reason, it did not bother me AT ALL. I think the story made sense, the action was interesting and moved the plot. The reason they were not together also made sense (not going to say why, cuz spoilers, but like duh, right? lol).