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archerb's review against another edition
3.0
The woman really knows how to layer themes and symbolism.
hsecen's review against another edition
3.0
I was hesitant to read this book after finishing up The Book of Life, but I’m trying to reach my goal and this was a shorter book compared to the first three. I don’t think it’s entirely worth it to read. It splits the point of views between Marcus, Phoebe, and Diana. Most of Marcus’s POV felt a lot like an American Revolution history lesson which lost my attention for the most part. Phoebe’s was less a history lesson but was not anymore exciting as she transitioned from a human to a vampire. She had a fair chunk of the book devoted to her, and yet it didn’t really feel like much happened. I think I was less interested in both of these because Marcus and Phoebe didn’t really get a lot of page time in the previous books so I wasn’t really invested in learning more about their story. So it’s no surprise that after three books from Diana’s point of view, her arc was the only part that held my attention. There were some open ended questions at the end of The Book of Life that were further addressed in this boon and I appreciated some of that insight. Otherwise, I don’t think this book is a needed addition to the series.
jeneenhiller's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
karsgm's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.5
mre's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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? No
4.0
jenndamron's review against another edition
I have to admit I am not going back to this book. I am so sad because I loved the All Souls Triology. It was my everything when the books came out. I don't know what happened with this one. The writing was different and the story so boring. I am incredibly disappointed as I had high hopes.
beachybookstack's review against another edition
4.0
Of the All Souls world, this one is good but not as fun as previous entries. Charting its way through Marcus' memories of the 18th century, sprinkled with bits of Matthew & Diana's twins growing powers. Phoebe's transformation is both slow and frustrating. I thought the old memories were more fun to navigate than Phoebe getting lightstruck. Overall, it made me wonder what Gallowglass was up to all this time as he popped up every so often in the past. Hopefully that book is written soon!
skyewild's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mariarty24601's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
buaslbutterfly's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
slow-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