Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
if i could summarize this book in one sentence it would be “darrien was having another surge” because this happens at least 20 times. how is this book 1000 pages and there is absolutely no character development. unlike in book one where i said loren was insufferable, every single character is insufferable and so annoying in this book. if i read book three it’ll be purely to watch as no character development or plot takes place. side note for the audiobook the male narrators voice is so low it’s hard to tell what he’s saying and the female narrators voice is whiny.
This book didn’t just earn its place—it cemented it in the halls of my god-tier fantasy romance series of all time. And I say that with my entire chest.
Reading this felt like willingly walking into a literal warzone, completely unarmed, and loving every second of the emotional carnage. I didn’t just go on a bender—I was dragged through an epic fantasy of heartbreak, tension, longing, yearning, betrayal, redemption, and yes, utter devastation. Nearly 1,000 pages of pure, unrelenting, soul-crushing stress— this book consumed me.
I have been searching, yearning, aching for a fantasy romance that could make me feel again. Everything in the genre had started to feel like a blur of familiar tropes and predictable arcs. but this series proved me wrong.
— CHARECTERS :
Loren Calla—oh, my girl. THIS. THIS is what I mean when I say I want natural, powerful, soulful character development. Watching her journey was like witnessing the blooming of a storm-battered flower—resilient, beautiful, and unstoppable. Her decisions, the sacrifices she makes, her deep well of selflessness—it all broke me in the best way.
And then there’s—
DARIEN. FUCKING. CASSEL.
This man didn’t just walk into my fictional boyfriend hall of fame—he obliterated the top ten and placed himself in a very high position. How do you even begin to describe a character whose grief, rage, tenderness, and vulnerability are written with such aching authenticity that it hurts to read? His journey through inner demons, the unraveling of his guarded heart, and his raw, unfiltered love for Loren… it was transcendent. Watching him love and fall and fight for her made me believe in true love again. They are each other’s gravity—they simply cannot exist without one another. The sacrifices. The glances. The aching silences. The spice (oh my god, THE SPICE)—it wasn’t just hot, it was otherworldly. Inferno-levels of chemistry. I am permanently unwell.
Max Reacher and Dallas Bright—I am SO here for their story. Max’s POV gave the narrative depth and dimension in ways I wasn’t expecting. His past, his vulnerability, his slow realization of how deeply he feels for Dallas—it was just chef’s kiss. Watching them shift from casual to complicated, from physical to soul-deep, was such an emotionally rich experience. I need more of them. PLEASE.
And let me not forget—
MALAKAI DELANEY. I am starving for more page time with him. Kayla, I am begging,i need him and Aspen in the next book. I don’t care how. I don’t care when. Just give. Me. More. His charecter has such insane potential PLEASE DO IT JUSTICE.
The new POVs? The fresh faces entering the ensemble? I am obsessed. Utterly, obsessed. The shifting dynamics, the growing web of relationships, the emotional layers—this world is expanding and I am living for it.
— PLOT :
The plot shattered me in every conceivable way. The amount of information that was unraveled—strategically, painfully, brilliantly—has left me in a state of permanent confusion and awe. I’m reeling in the best, most agonizing way. It’s migraine-inducing, yes, but in the way that makes you grateful for the pain because it means you’re invested.
This book was packed with reveals, layers of worldbuilding, and emotional beats that hit hard. There were moments that had me genuinely pausing to process what just happened
And those last 200 pages? Every emotion on the human spectrum—experienced in real time. I cried. I gasped. I screamed. I laughed. I died. I was resurrected.
Overall, this book felt like a masterful setup for the rest of the series—so much was laid down, and now I’m dying to see how it all unfolds. It was emotional, immersive, and absolutely worth every page. I already know this series is going to live rent-free in my head for a long long time.
Reading this felt like willingly walking into a literal warzone, completely unarmed, and loving every second of the emotional carnage. I didn’t just go on a bender—I was dragged through an epic fantasy of heartbreak, tension, longing, yearning, betrayal, redemption, and yes, utter devastation. Nearly 1,000 pages of pure, unrelenting, soul-crushing stress— this book consumed me.
I have been searching, yearning, aching for a fantasy romance that could make me feel again. Everything in the genre had started to feel like a blur of familiar tropes and predictable arcs. but this series proved me wrong.
— CHARECTERS :
Loren Calla—oh, my girl. THIS. THIS is what I mean when I say I want natural, powerful, soulful character development. Watching her journey was like witnessing the blooming of a storm-battered flower—resilient, beautiful, and unstoppable. Her decisions, the sacrifices she makes, her deep well of selflessness—it all broke me in the best way.
And then there’s—
DARIEN. FUCKING. CASSEL.
This man didn’t just walk into my fictional boyfriend hall of fame—he obliterated the top ten and placed himself in a very high position. How do you even begin to describe a character whose grief, rage, tenderness, and vulnerability are written with such aching authenticity that it hurts to read? His journey through inner demons, the unraveling of his guarded heart, and his raw, unfiltered love for Loren… it was transcendent. Watching him love and fall and fight for her made me believe in true love again. They are each other’s gravity—they simply cannot exist without one another. The sacrifices. The glances. The aching silences. The spice (oh my god, THE SPICE)—it wasn’t just hot, it was otherworldly. Inferno-levels of chemistry. I am permanently unwell.
Max Reacher and Dallas Bright—I am SO here for their story. Max’s POV gave the narrative depth and dimension in ways I wasn’t expecting. His past, his vulnerability, his slow realization of how deeply he feels for Dallas—it was just chef’s kiss. Watching them shift from casual to complicated, from physical to soul-deep, was such an emotionally rich experience. I need more of them. PLEASE.
And let me not forget—
MALAKAI DELANEY. I am starving for more page time with him. Kayla, I am begging,i need him and Aspen in the next book. I don’t care how. I don’t care when. Just give. Me. More. His charecter has such insane potential PLEASE DO IT JUSTICE.
The new POVs? The fresh faces entering the ensemble? I am obsessed. Utterly, obsessed. The shifting dynamics, the growing web of relationships, the emotional layers—this world is expanding and I am living for it.
— PLOT :
The plot shattered me in every conceivable way. The amount of information that was unraveled—strategically, painfully, brilliantly—has left me in a state of permanent confusion and awe. I’m reeling in the best, most agonizing way. It’s migraine-inducing, yes, but in the way that makes you grateful for the pain because it means you’re invested.
This book was packed with reveals, layers of worldbuilding, and emotional beats that hit hard. There were moments that had me genuinely pausing to process what just happened
And those last 200 pages? Every emotion on the human spectrum—experienced in real time. I cried. I gasped. I screamed. I laughed. I died. I was resurrected.
Overall, this book felt like a masterful setup for the rest of the series—so much was laid down, and now I’m dying to see how it all unfolds. It was emotional, immersive, and absolutely worth every page. I already know this series is going to live rent-free in my head for a long long time.
tense
I don’t like the miscommunication trope. Even if it’s more interestingly done. And Loren is a little too goody shoes for my liking but I get the idea of polar opposites and all that. And Darien’s rage is a little too much his only emotion the whole book. A little more diversity, because I felt like 50% of the book were his Surges.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
That cliffhanger should be ILLEGAL. I loved the character development all around in this book. From Darien learning to love and Loren learning to find some strength, to Max finally challenging Dallas on her intimacy issues and FRICKEN VALARY.
I did feel like some of the middle part could’ve been shorter, I hit a slump about 60% in, powered through 60-70% and then the last 30% I devoured in a day. Thank god I already have the next one ready to go.
I did feel like some of the middle part could’ve been shorter, I hit a slump about 60% in, powered through 60-70% and then the last 30% I devoured in a day. Thank god I already have the next one ready to go.