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amybraunauthor's review against another edition
4.0
Though I flew through this one, I have a couple of mixed feelings about it. While I did love the character moments, particularly with Cerine, Gerard, and Ayleth, this book didn't quite feel like it moved the overarching plot very far.
Ayleth is still a rugged, focused warrior who lives for the fight and for herself. I liked Terryn's development up until the end of the book. For me, Cerine and Gerard stole the show. I enjoyed their interactions and found Gerard to be a lot deeper and more engaging.
The action is still exciting and the ending held a lot of revelations, but something about it didn't quite catch my attention as the previous books did. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next books, and can't wait to get some answers and hopefully, alliances between the characters.
Ayleth is still a rugged, focused warrior who lives for the fight and for herself. I liked Terryn's development up until the end of the book. For me, Cerine and Gerard stole the show. I enjoyed their interactions and found Gerard to be a lot deeper and more engaging.
The action is still exciting and the ending held a lot of revelations, but something about it didn't quite catch my attention as the previous books did. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next books, and can't wait to get some answers and hopefully, alliances between the characters.
chikidude's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rayonx's review against another edition
4.0
This book in one sentence: While the witches plot their next attack, Ayleth finds herself trapped in the castle overcoming the hardest challenge yet, assisting a royal wedding and ball!
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess:
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess:
meowmeowmeowlalala's review against another edition
5.0
I was so lucky to receive an advanced copy of Dance of Souls. There are so many things I loved about this book and this series. I wish there were more out there like it. Mercedes does a perfect job of balancing Ayleath's strength and vulnerability. It makes her seem more real, more human. In fact, all the characters are well-done, with depth and complexity and contradictions. There are always new twists and turns and I so enjoy being surprised and not knowing what is going to happen next. The pace of the story is just right. I like how most events occur only over a few days and allows relationships to progress in real-time. Again, I am so grateful for this series and I cannot wait to see what Mercedes comes up with next.
brii_brii's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? It's complicated
5.0
musgrovej's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
smilelarke's review
4.5
She’s such a bad ass and I love her. This bitch was drugged and tired and still saving the day.
tellie's review against another edition
3.0
Ok, this one was a lot better compared to the previous two books however it still left me wanting more from it. More in the sense that I wanted more moments, more questions, more answers; not more books. I will say that I am more willing to read the next book of this series now compared to before. Let’s see how we go.
katharine2k's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tinydonats's review
3.0
Bruh.
We have known about Ayleth's suppressed memories since book 1. We have seen glimpses of it in each book. It is now book 4. We have still. Not. Done. Anything. About. It. It's like having a character fighting for her life to get out of a room and the key is literally in a drawer that she does not open. For no reason. She knows it's there now. She knows. And she does not try to uncover it!! Why! I don't understand!! She knows she's been lied to. She knows her backstory is made up. She knows her memories have been messed with. And now she knows there are all these powerful people who are guarded around her and don't trust her and she doesn't know why. Maybe uncover your memories?? Maybe? MAYBE?
I just. I can't.
WHAT WAS THE REASON?? Cardi, girl I have never felt you more than I do after reading this book.
The romance is more pronounced in this book but again it's not very convincing for me. The sudden protectiveness is odd, I won't say that it's bad, it's just odd and a little awkward. I know y'all must have loved that dancing scene, but it was so out of character. These characters are stoic and them showing any emotion is just weird to me now because they haven't for the last 3 books so don't get mad at me for not believing these moments of shyness and nervousness okay. They should have been had more expressions and emotions.
Oh. Hold on. I am on the last chapter rn. She knows he's not trustworthy ok she knows he's cursed and can't control his actions. A page later: "Please... I need you. There's no one else I trust." What?? Girl.
I am more than half way finished with the series and girl. Just. It's time. It is time to reveal things Sylvia. I promise it'll be okay. Don't hold back, don't be shy. Let's go. BOOK 5 OK DO IT SYLVIA.
We have known about Ayleth's suppressed memories since book 1. We have seen glimpses of it in each book. It is now book 4. We have still. Not. Done. Anything. About. It. It's like having a character fighting for her life to get out of a room and the key is literally in a drawer that she does not open. For no reason. She knows it's there now. She knows. And she does not try to uncover it!! Why! I don't understand!! She knows she's been lied to. She knows her backstory is made up. She knows her memories have been messed with. And now she knows there are all these powerful people who are guarded around her and don't trust her and she doesn't know why. Maybe uncover your memories?? Maybe? MAYBE?
I just. I can't.
WHAT WAS THE REASON?? Cardi, girl I have never felt you more than I do after reading this book.
The romance is more pronounced in this book but again it's not very convincing for me. The sudden protectiveness is odd, I won't say that it's bad, it's just odd and a little awkward. I know y'all must have loved that dancing scene, but it was so out of character. These characters are stoic and them showing any emotion is just weird to me now because they haven't for the last 3 books so don't get mad at me for not believing these moments of shyness and nervousness okay. They should have been had more expressions and emotions.
Oh. Hold on. I am on the last chapter rn. She knows he's not trustworthy ok she knows he's cursed and can't control his actions. A page later: "Please... I need you. There's no one else I trust." What?? Girl.
I am more than half way finished with the series and girl. Just. It's time. It is time to reveal things Sylvia. I promise it'll be okay. Don't hold back, don't be shy. Let's go. BOOK 5 OK DO IT SYLVIA.