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rhiannonaisling's review
4.0
This is a brilliant novel with well developed characters who come together in a cohesive world full of magic and intrigue. The plot flows along naturally and I particularly liked the dynamic between the boys, between the boys and Marcella, and between Marcella and her bullies. It made for a believable story within the confines of the world that Helen Scott created. I stayed up all night reading
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
paperbackstash's review
3.0
2.5 The back and forth POV's took a bit to get used to with this kind of novel. The worldbuilding was frustrating, and it ends on a cliffhanger of sorts. The relationship feels a little forced and it's definitely a case of insta-attraction when they get close enough to her to be influenced.
lachrymose_misanthrope's review
3.0
While I was interested in the magic system, this book lacked a plot and had a few too many main characters to keep track of. The female MC is absurdly powerful but very sheltered and, of course, a virgin (insert eye roll of the century). Nothing new or special here, and the story line was odd and a little disjointed. It almost feels like a prequel novella.
bookishfairy's review
4.0
I liked this book, I'm starting on the next one to see where it goes.
So, in this world,the police is made up of Brotherhoods, 5 dudes put together to be stronger. And once they reached a certain level of experience, I guess, they are allower to get a Sixth whom will bound their power in a circuit to make them stronger. Marcella is currently training to be a Sixth when the Maximus brotherhoods comes into the academy to get a Sixth.
Okay, so there are a lot of things that didn't really make sense. First of all, the brotherhood is falsely told they'll be able to chose their Sixth, and they know it's false. But the point of their long visit to the academy is to watch the girls fight and witness the tournament. So at the end, there is a winner. And that winner becomes the Sixth. And they know that. But they're told they're going to choose? I don't get it.
I could tell the brotherhood appart pretty quickly, which is good. But the characters feel very shallow for now. There are 4 other books so I'm giving the series more of a chance but I wasn't impressed by the world or the character building.
I was also disappoint that Cade got all of Marcella's firsts. He got the first kiss, first blood, first time and I fell like it makes the relationship she has with all he guys very imbalanced.
Yeh, I'm reading the second one hoping it sorts itself through
So, in this world,the police is made up of Brotherhoods, 5 dudes put together to be stronger. And once they reached a certain level of experience, I guess, they are allower to get a Sixth whom will bound their power in a circuit to make them stronger. Marcella is currently training to be a Sixth when the Maximus brotherhoods comes into the academy to get a Sixth.
Okay, so there are a lot of things that didn't really make sense. First of all, the brotherhood is falsely told they'll be able to chose their Sixth, and they know it's false. But the point of their long visit to the academy is to watch the girls fight and witness the tournament. So at the end, there is a winner. And that winner becomes the Sixth. And they know that. But they're told they're going to choose? I don't get it.
I could tell the brotherhood appart pretty quickly, which is good. But the characters feel very shallow for now. There are 4 other books so I'm giving the series more of a chance but I wasn't impressed by the world or the character building.
I was also disappoint that Cade got all of Marcella's firsts. He got the first kiss, first blood, first time and I fell like it makes the relationship she has with all he guys very imbalanced.
Yeh, I'm reading the second one hoping it sorts itself through
jadeshea's review
2.0
Stained Egos started off good, but then I just got really annoyed with the powerful brotherhood and how they didn't actually have any power. And the fact that they didn't call their master and tell him what was going on when it seemed he would have helped them because it would have benefited him. So, that was really annoying. And the rest just didn't seem to fit together well.
So, over all I didn't like this one. It just wasn't for me.
So, over all I didn't like this one. It just wasn't for me.
bobsvoid's review
3.0
It was nearly four stars. It’s a decent book, but I think it could be better if we had more chapters to know our characters. Also the power aspect was hard to follow.
kennode's review
5.0
Wow this has got to be one of my favorite RH’s this month! Can’t wait for the forth book. The story plot didn’t go as I expected which was a nice surprise because sometimes it can get to obvious! A unique story with a unique world and the MC is a total badass. Definitely one of my favs right now!
moza_jf's review
5.0
First book in a fab new series. Five sexy half bloods find politics and skulduggery when they look to find a pureblood sixth to complete their team.
Lots of hot men, strong women, and plenty of twists, with a hell of a cliffhanger! Can't wait for the next book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lots of hot men, strong women, and plenty of twists, with a hell of a cliffhanger! Can't wait for the next book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
sklinger's review
5.0
Wonderful
Once again she's come out with a hit. This catches your attention just from the blurb. Loved it. Can't wait for next one
Once again she's come out with a hit. This catches your attention just from the blurb. Loved it. Can't wait for next one