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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
Since Johns is one of my auto-read authors I don't read the blurbs of her books anymore. If I see her name on the cover, I know that I want and need that book. I could therefore just dive into the book and enjoy the ride. And what a wonderful and amazing ride it has been. If the writing style of Johns' other books wasn't for you, you might want to give this book a chance anyway. The writing is still good, but a little less emotional and therefore easier to follow.
I also think, compared to the other books, that the plot in this book is way more prominent and that the characters have way more focus on their goals and what they are actually trying to achieve in this world. Which doesn't mean we're not getting to see everything this world has to offer, because we are. Johns show us, in a very natural way, the dangers and all the politics and she makes sure to introduce us to some very demon specific customs and traditions.
Despite the fact that the plot is a little more prominent and despite the fact that the writing is a little less emotional, the characters are still the true stars of the story. I love how both characters feel realistic and developed from the start. They both have a history, a story to tell, a complete and intriguing personality and I love how Johns makes sure that even though there is some tension these characters are eventually a perfect fit.
I can't wait to read the next book in this series!
sandra_bookloverworm's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
arisuaru's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
la_vampiresa's review
4.0
Okay, I love this book!! The banter, chemistry, action, it was all so fun! I was literally hooked from the very beginning. I have to say, i'm so excited we get to see Sol again. If you remember Sol from the Rebel Gods series, then you already know him. I seriously can't wait to see what happens next. I'm wondering if it's going to be Skye's story. I'm already hyped!
britts_bookishreads's review
3.0
A case of mistaken identity leads Blue to make a deal with the demon shifter Prince Sol. She will pretend to be his fated mate while he helps her look for her stolen sister.
this is book 1 of 4 and the author notes that these can be read as a stand-alone but i recommend reading them in order. Its a good story, i do wish it had been longer to get more details about the story. It wasn’t a super fav of mine but worth the read and well written.
mckenna_reader03's review
3.0
In terms of characters I absolutely adored Sol he’s such a sweetheart, how could you not love him? But I almost found Blue to be too rebellious which I never say about female characters because I love a bad ass FMC. But she kept getting into trouble trying to stand up for herself and Sol it just ended with him having to suffer punishments for it, and she never learned.
Over all it is a quick fun read that keeps you entertained with the fast plot but it could have used some fine tuning in the plot and world building so that it didn’t seem like we were missing gaps in the story or the background info.
aelin_morgenstern's review
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Violence
acourtoffantasies's review
3.0
While good I found a lot of similarities to The Cruel Prince by Holly Black which made it seem less original. While entirely focused on Demons Blue and Sol are a moderate enemies to lovers with the spice The Cruel Prince is lacking. I did start to skim a bit through the book so I am unsure if I’ll continue the series but I’d like to think I’d give it a shot when it releases.
booktoksaidso's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
naiapard's review against another edition
4.0
I think there is a new trend in town for the paranormal books—they are not what they appear. That, or I got baffled by two newly released books two days in a row (one of them being Wolfed: Cursed by Love by [a:Leia Stone|3065284|Leia Stone|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1634866758p2/3065284.jpg]).
This book surprised me because the cover and the description (blurb) were indicative that this book would fit right into the usual stream of paranormal books: a bad boy in a enemies-to-lovers clash with the warrioress protagonist. But, hold and behold! It did not!
I had wanted to gorge myself on some fast food of a book and instead I got a salad packaged in a hamburger wrap. (This is my roundabout way of saying that it was, in fact quite tame romantic-wise and very charged plot-wise).
The dramatic moment in the book clung to one point in the book: the protagonist had to save her sister in six days and for them both to get out of hell before they would be trapped there forever. All the while she was undercover in hell as the fated-mate of one of Hell`s Princes.
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Sincerely, for the tone that this book had, I would have expected it to be a YA. I mean, the relationship was cordial and the “sexy” bits were kept to a minimum. There were even some moments in which certain behavior patterns were flagged as wrong or worthy of questioning:
Overall, the book was satisfactory. But, if I am honest with myself, I do not think I would read the next book in this installment anytime soon.
