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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
Don't get me wrong, the Fever series is one of the best YA/Supernatural/Romance series out there, in my opinion. But like every long(ish) franchise, it's starting to show some cracks here and there although, to be fair, some of them are about personal taste.
Mac's inner monologues are getting really tiresome and both her and Jada are becoming a bit of a cliché 'strong, independent woman'. I get they're tough as nails but I feel like they are constantly reminding you of how badass they are, how much pain they can take, etc, etc. I'm cool with a bit (or a lot) of action but this constant posturing is slowly starting to make me see them as the opposite. No one who truly believes herself that strong needs reminding everyone of that.
About the inner monologue, I like Mac's evolution of thought and how you can really get how her character changed from book I to now. But having her going so long about her inner turmoil is kind boring. It got to the point where I didn't mind skipping the whole thing, and to be honest it didn't mess my understanding of the story at all.
Story-wise, although I think most of the book acts as filler, things are progressing. We get to see how each and every major character is slotting their plans into place, and the suspense as we wait for the moment when sh*t hits the fan is awesome. Stuff is bound to get very serious in the next book: Mac's move at the end of the book, Jada's complexity, Ryodan's wtf decisions (and the new player they caused), Christian's evolution and new objectives, Cruces' behind-the-scenes manipulations, they all add up to an interesting sh*tstorm to come. I can't wait.
Mac's inner monologues are getting really tiresome and both her and Jada are becoming a bit of a cliché 'strong, independent woman'. I get they're tough as nails but I feel like they are constantly reminding you of how badass they are, how much pain they can take, etc, etc. I'm cool with a bit (or a lot) of action but this constant posturing is slowly starting to make me see them as the opposite. No one who truly believes herself that strong needs reminding everyone of that.
About the inner monologue, I like Mac's evolution of thought and how you can really get how her character changed from book I to now. But having her going so long about her inner turmoil is kind boring. It got to the point where I didn't mind skipping the whole thing, and to be honest it didn't mess my understanding of the story at all.
Story-wise, although I think most of the book acts as filler, things are progressing. We get to see how each and every major character is slotting their plans into place, and the suspense as we wait for the moment when sh*t hits the fan is awesome. Stuff is bound to get very serious in the next book: Mac's move at the end of the book, Jada's complexity, Ryodan's wtf decisions (and the new player they caused), Christian's evolution and new objectives, Cruces' behind-the-scenes manipulations, they all add up to an interesting sh*tstorm to come. I can't wait.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Okay, so I didn't actually read all of it. I read a bunch of reviews... which all said there was zero plot until the ending. So... I did what I usually don't do and skipped to to last third of the book. I was a little confused at some parts, but otherwise it was pretty easy to pick up. I'm kinda glad I didn't waste my time with the rest of the book. The ending was interesting, and good enough to keep me invested in the series.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love that I don't have to wait another year (or more) for this.
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
Nothing in this universe makes any sense anymore, but I’m giving it 3.5 stars because there was more Dani and less Mac whining.
At this point I’m pretty much only sticking with this series to see if Dani/Ry get their HEA.
Jerrico Barrons is so trash I cannot even. At one point in the story, Mac needs actual emotional support and his way of doing that is to ask, “Do you know why you fuck so good?” Girl. Is this your King? And oh! They’re not boyfriend/girlfriend. EYE. ROLL.
And I guess Mac is over his whole violation of erasing her mind after having sex with her? It’s never mentioned not even once! She just suddenly is not mad anymore. Cool!
And the calling her Ms. Lane is still super weird. It’s one thing to call her by her last name - that can be affectionate! But nooo all of a sudden it’s something only he calls her in bed? And she agrees? Mac, where’s your feckin backbone?
Also very miffed that Dageus and Chloe’s HEA from The Dark Highlander has been kind of ruined. I have no idea how KMM thinks to solve the situation but I guarantee it will make very little sense!
Once again, Dani is precious and wonderful and I hope Shazam is really real. Protect them both at all costs.
At this point I’m pretty much only sticking with this series to see if Dani/Ry get their HEA.
Jerrico Barrons is so trash I cannot even. At one point in the story, Mac needs actual emotional support and his way of doing that is to ask, “Do you know why you fuck so good?” Girl. Is this your King? And oh! They’re not boyfriend/girlfriend. EYE. ROLL.
And I guess Mac is over his whole violation of erasing her mind after having sex with her? It’s never mentioned not even once! She just suddenly is not mad anymore. Cool!
And the calling her Ms. Lane is still super weird. It’s one thing to call her by her last name - that can be affectionate! But nooo all of a sudden it’s something only he calls her in bed? And she agrees? Mac, where’s your feckin backbone?
Also very miffed that Dageus and Chloe’s HEA from The Dark Highlander has been kind of ruined. I have no idea how KMM thinks to solve the situation but I guarantee it will make very little sense!
Once again, Dani is precious and wonderful and I hope Shazam is really real. Protect them both at all costs.
I don't think that Feverborn really did anything to enhance the rest of the series. It feels like all of the characters are in a holding pattern while Moning figures out how she wants to end things. I'm holding my breath as I dash on to book 9 that things pick up and that Moning starts taking some narrative risks again.
How DARE you end a book like that??? Especially when I don’t have the next one yet. In all seriousness, yes, loved it can’t wait to keep going ❤️