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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Why did it have to be a cliffhanger? AAAARRGH
Not as plot-twisty as I hoped - I saw the major reveal a mile off, but also it wasn't like it the story was actively trying to confuse you.
Charles has the aura of a puppy, but one of those more grown ones that you feel might bite your toes off if they decide 'gentle' was not worth the trouble.
Alice is a refreshing character and I too enjoy when she's spooked my everything.
Not as plot-twisty as I hoped - I saw the major reveal a mile off, but also it wasn't like it the story was actively trying to confuse you.
Charles has the aura of a puppy, but one of those more grown ones that you feel might bite your toes off if they decide 'gentle' was not worth the trouble.
Alice is a refreshing character and I too enjoy when she's spooked my everything.
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
2023: 5.0 (Kindle)
2024: 3.5 (Audible)
= 4.25 Overall
2024: 3.5 (Audible)
= 4.25 Overall
MacHalo Buddy Read
I loved The Masks of Under series by Kathryn Ann Kingsley. I wasn't as consumed with Julian Strande. There was a lot of "page fillers" in the beginning. But as soon as the story hit chapter 10 it took a turn for the best. That was the Kathryn Ann Kingsley style of writing I remember. Intriguing, action and a good pace.
I'll definitely read the next book just find out what happens! But a new Masks Of Under series just came out and I'm DYING to read it!
So, this is a review for both books and when the author says she writes villain romances, she means it. This one is pretty dark.
I do think I liked her Masks of Under series more, but this one is still pretty awesome. There were times I really had no idea what the author was planning on doing. I kept second guessing my theories, which made the book even more fun.
I really like that Alice tinkers and is smart. She wants to figure puzzles out, she wants to fix things. She's a great heroine.
Our male lead is... tricky, a puzzle for her to solve, and also maybe not completely sane.
I ended up liking book 1 more than 2 because there is more mystery to it. Book 2 is definitely darker with slower parts and then a quick finish at the end. That end though... I both liked and disliked the ending. I wanted Alice to get away, to show more agency, and yet... I'm glad things went the way they did. Book 1 we are somewhat in the dark with Alice trying to figure things out while Book 2 we see more beneath the puzzle. Watching Alice figure it out and knowing what is going to happen is in itself fun too. I didn't know what to root for at times!
Anyhow this was fun.
I do think I liked her Masks of Under series more, but this one is still pretty awesome. There were times I really had no idea what the author was planning on doing. I kept second guessing my theories, which made the book even more fun.
I really like that Alice tinkers and is smart. She wants to figure puzzles out, she wants to fix things. She's a great heroine.
Our male lead is... tricky, a puzzle for her to solve, and also maybe not completely sane.
I ended up liking book 1 more than 2 because there is more mystery to it. Book 2 is definitely darker with slower parts and then a quick finish at the end. That end though... I both liked and disliked the ending. I wanted Alice to get away, to show more agency, and yet... I'm glad things went the way they did. Book 1 we are somewhat in the dark with Alice trying to figure things out while Book 2 we see more beneath the puzzle. Watching Alice figure it out and knowing what is going to happen is in itself fun too. I didn't know what to root for at times!
Anyhow this was fun.
My first book by this author and certainly not the last. An enjoyable read with a good mystery and engrossing characters. Not to mention funny and with A+ banter between the leads. I can’t wait to see how this story concludes in the next book.
Pd: the less you know about it going in, the better. If you’re into paranormal romance and good chemistry and banter, give this one a try.
Steam: 3 out of 5.
Pd: the less you know about it going in, the better. If you’re into paranormal romance and good chemistry and banter, give this one a try.
Steam: 3 out of 5.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes