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Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Kaan jumped to my top spot of favorite book boyfriends. 😏🥵🥰
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
in terms of world-building, i thoroughly enjoyed this book - the types of dragon (oh how i love dragons), the different cities and their harsh environments, brutal to those who aren’t brought up within said city’s walls, the diverse range of characters and worshipping of natural gods ?? it wasn’t perfect no, but i was absolutely immersed in this world - i could hear the mischievous whispers of Clode, the agonising hiss of Rayne. in all honestly, what a truly interesting concept.
the multiple POVs worked nicely to pepper information throughout the narrative - and whilst the plot twists weren’t major, they were so very satisfying to see unfurl across the pages (or in my case my kindle screen). though if you had given me a random chapter, i wouldn’t be able to tell you straight off the bat which character POV i was privy to. though Parker’s writing style is distinct, the voices of her character are not so much so. even when reading a specific character’s chapter i’d sometimes forget who was narrating. though the most disappointing thing about this book was the indistinct character voices (strangely through their POV and scarcely their dialogue) it does not dampen my love for this fantasy world in the slightest.
the sexy slow burn relationship between Raeve and Kaan is the most prominent drive of the plot. the teasing tension between the two characters is heatingly well done, yet the relationship is so much more than the physical. there is something so complicated yet pure between the two of them - an intrinsic connection that is as damaging as it is nurturing. it is by no means a perfect relationship but by Creators is it thrilling.
i can’t wait for the sequel to this book, but i just don’t know if i can wait over half an aurora phase for its release
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Grief, Murder
✅ Idea
✅ Magic System
✅ Writing Style
✅ I enjoyed the first half of the book very much
⛔ Half of the book was unnecessary - too much rambling
⛔ Male Lead was not likeable
⛔ Worldbuilding was good but just to little
⛔ Random changes of view after 3/4 if the book
⛔ Extremely specific sex scenes
⛔ Too little of the good things (world building, character development, consistent characters)
⛔ Inconsistent characters (of course the female lead is suddenly helpless and not strong enough as soon as the male lead comes around - extremely unbelievably - she is a badass assassin - why is she suddenly not able to fight etc.)
⛔ Tall, extremely strong guy, tiny female trope (I dont want to read it anymore)
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, War
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, War
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Torture, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Misogyny, Trafficking, Death of parent
I read the last 2 thirds of the book in one day, I was reading as I did everything - could hardly put it down.
I am looking forward to book 2!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape
This book made me feel.
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol
Minor: Sexual assault
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment