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Cold Dark Souls by Candace Wondrak

tassiereads's review

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5.0

This series has absolutely got me hooked.

❤️❤️Spoilers & my thoughts past this point ❤️❤️


From the end of book 1, I had suspicions that Callie was dead and that the Callie we saw at the beginning of this book was just a figment of Stella’s imagination. And even though I had my thoughts, it still shocked me to find out the truth.

My heart hurts for Callie, I was absolutely rooting for her but I don’t know if it was the real Callie or the one Stella is imagining. I also feel for Stella, being off her meds, not knowing what she has done.

Lincoln’s change of heart was something different this time round, he was still that rough, brooding man but he has a touch of softness to it and I’m loving it.

I hope she keeps all 3.

diloretobeth89's review

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5.0

Loved it

I'm not getting enough of this series. It's absolutely captivating. I need more Stella, Lincoln, Ed & Killian. One of my top reads thisntyear

abicaro17's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Killian being a 4th group member is BS. Stella has said many times she isn't attracted to him. If she's suddenly attracted now its definitely just murder related which means it should fade right? It feels very much like we're falling off from the original plot. 

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willowisp79's review against another edition

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3.0

Oooooook.

So this one we're getting a little more insight into the MC's lives.

Ed and Lincoln are taken quickly with Stella. Especially after her reaction to their "gift" in the basement.

Their relationship is based very much around sex and Stella's submission, which seems to work well for them. It's easy to forget that's its just one week since book one, but aleady Ed is wanting her to move in.

The Angel Maker has decided to also make his move, to show who he is. But first tries to get rid of Ed who's home alone, not realising he's going up against another killer. Luckily Lincoln also comes home and weirdly they all have a "chat".

After looking around Stella's home, it's clear somethings not quite right... Her friends room, Callie, has a stale air smell, a layer of dust, a charged phone with hundreds of unanswered calls and texts...
One toothbrush, one towel.... Some medication for a mental health illness that haven't been taken in over 12months.

When questioned Stella is genuinely honest in her answers which worries the boys. They decide to try to get her meds to her during his meals, but they also worry.

What if this part of Stella is the part that lives their monsters? Will this change everything? How will she react if she finds out their plan??

Add into the mix the Angel Maker decides to reveal himself to her and the reaction is strange....

This book has a little more concern running thru it. Concern for Stella who clearly isn't taking care of herself. And once Ed and Lincoln decide to try and start getting her meds into her without her knowledge or consent (which irl would be a little worrying but I digress) what will happen?
Callie has died that's clear. Was it Stella as is presumed? If it was, how is she going to get to grips with killing her friend?
I'm a little... Disappointed? At how all of a sudden Killian is attractive to her. Is it the attention she likes? The things he's done to get her attention? Because him as her boss she had no time for but suddenly now...? Hmmm.

Lincoln is a beast in the sheets, Ed being only slightly less so, even when he ties her to the bed, but Stella has finally found her sexual Awakening after years of not caring, so if this is what she likes, have at it girl....

Its getting darker folks! I will warn you!!
I'm. In two minds to carry on but I am intrigued.... So I think I will...!!

deyzee's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

I just read this to get the full picture of the angel but damn, it’s like reading a really bad fic, honestly hoped for better. 

em_rosina's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

jnw91804's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

anny_2's review against another edition

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dark emotional fast-paced

3.0

sm_ash's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

alicekate94's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75