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Crown of Cinders by Emily R. King

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kaeliwolf's review against another edition

5.0

I love this! I love Greek mythology and this was written wonderfully! I didn't know how I was going to feel about this book when I started it, however, it surpassed my standards for sure. This is definitely a future reread!

haley_webb_'s review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring 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

I never thought I would feel anything but destain for Hera until now.

ameserole's review against another edition

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4.0

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

After devouring the previous book, I was so freaking excited to dive into Crown of Cinder. I'm just going to say it now.. this was so freaking easy to devour as well. It also made me hate certain characters quite easily because they were constantly acting like an ass or making dumb decisions. So it's also safe to say that the little betrayal was pretty easy to spot before it actually happened.

I also really enjoyed getting to read another book with my main guy Hades in it. Also Poseidon was kind of cool. I just feel like every time we meet a new sibling I'm just seriously suspicious of them. Also their wonderful mom basically tells everyone but the important people that they are a god and stuff? Like how does that make sense? It just kept annoying me and I get why certain people were annoyed as well.

Other than that, I'm not sure what's going to happen next. I hope she doesn't give into Zeus because I like that Althea has been strong and independent against him. I also don't really like the guy and I would rather have her be very far away from him. Just saying.

I'm not prepared for another book but I definitely need one. Especially after how this one ended.

beastreader's review against another edition

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4.0

Where are my Greek mythology readers. This series is for you. I have read a few Greek mythology themed books and there were either hit or miss. Yet, this book is a hit. I like the young, updated versions of the various gods and goddess.

If you have not read the first book, you could read this book without much issues but I can guarantee you that you will want to go back and pick up book one.

Althea is the heroine that everyone wants. She is a leader that is not afraid when the odds are stacked against her. Feminine empowerment! Although, it does not hurt to have family by her side. Each character had their own personality and brought something to the story. Crown of Cinders is worthy of the gods!

twopurplebookends's review

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emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

raven_lol03's review

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Just wasn't into it lol

sam_reads17's review against another edition

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4.0

I despise Zeus always have simply due to his actions in Greek mythology but with this backstory. Ugh, I wanted to literally punch him. And I’ll admit I will never forgive him for resulting in Theo’s death, even though I knew he was gonna die it still hurt like hell. I may have shed a few years especially since he knew he was gonna die, just ouch. And than the fact that Zeus proceeds to erase him from history, was appalling. Either way this is a great book series, definitely a win for all strong females!