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darcihart's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Was a hard read but based on the end of the book i'm guessing it's main purpose is to set the reader up for the remainder of the series; excited to see what's in store in the next book.
rhiannajohnson's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I cannot believe I did not read this sooner. One of my fav FMCs since Aelin in ToG. She’s a baddie, the secrets revealed did shock me, and I love all her friends. I see that some people thought the enemies to lovers was too quick. She had chemistry with him from the jump, and she had those thoughts about him for a while, and I thought the author did a good job of showing that he felt the same attraction. Found family books are my fav, so I hope they expand upon her friend group in the next book.
sashaalee's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
kellieamosberube's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.5
thanoswife's review against another edition
4.0
honestly i was reading this book and i thought “man this is a slow start” but i never felt like it was DRAGGING, and before i knew what was happening i was at 85% and my heart was pounding out of my chest. this book snuck up on me!
the interactions towards the end of the book between Elander and Cas had me giggling and kicking my feet. It was ELECTRIC. their chemistry leapt off of the pages.
also - i’ve said it before, i really pride myself at being able to sniff out a plot twist. when i tell you my JAW dropped at this one - totally took me by surprise in a way i NEVER would have expected
do yourself a favor and read this book. i’ll update on the rest of the series LOL
the interactions towards the end of the book between Elander and Cas had me giggling and kicking my feet. It was ELECTRIC. their chemistry leapt off of the pages.
also - i’ve said it before, i really pride myself at being able to sniff out a plot twist. when i tell you my JAW dropped at this one - totally took me by surprise in a way i NEVER would have expected
do yourself a favor and read this book. i’ll update on the rest of the series LOL
rubycoalbolt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
toriimon's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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? Yes
4.0
falafellaa'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Gods, Magic and a mysterious illness.
I was hopeful starting this book. And i‘m not disappointed but also not really satisfied.
The concept of gods and magic in this book is promising if kind of rudimentary. But i can work with that if the story is good.
Sadly, the story is only mediocre. Several of the plot points were soo predictable. I thought there was going to be plot twists because the foreshadowing was so obvious you couldn’t call it foreshadowing anymore but just telling what is going to happen.
Another point are the relationships. The main character has friends she constantly misses and a mom she loves and she builds up a romantic relationship with the captain. But none of these really get to the reader. I felt no emotional connection to her friends and just a little to her mom. We didn’t really see them together. So i didn’t and don’t really care what happens to them.
The captain is another story. Their relationship felt a little rushed to the end. One moment she hates him and the next she’s all vulnerable and open. I personally think the author should have stretched out certain aspects about their relationship over more than one book.
The book was entertaining enough that i didn’t dnf it and i did start reading the second book already but i really don’t know if i will finish it and looking at my track record with cases like this it’s unlikely.
I was hopeful starting this book. And i‘m not disappointed but also not really satisfied.
The concept of gods and magic in this book is promising if kind of rudimentary. But i can work with that if the story is good.
Sadly, the story is only mediocre. Several of the plot points were soo predictable. I thought there was going to be plot twists because the foreshadowing was so obvious you couldn’t call it foreshadowing anymore but just telling what is going to happen.
Another point are the relationships. The main character has friends she constantly misses and a mom she loves and she builds up a romantic relationship with the captain. But none of these really get to the reader. I felt no emotional connection to her friends and just a little to her mom. We didn’t really see them together. So i didn’t and don’t really care what happens to them.
The captain is another story. Their relationship felt a little rushed to the end. One moment she hates him and the next she’s all vulnerable and open. I personally think the author should have stretched out certain aspects about their relationship over more than one book.
The book was entertaining enough that i didn’t dnf it and i did start reading the second book already but i really don’t know if i will finish it and looking at my track record with cases like this it’s unlikely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Confinement, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Animal death
emhildeb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.5
This feels so original in a time where many books are rinse and repeats of each other. The characters immediately felt grounded and took on a life of their own. They're not annoying or trying to be so unique that it comes off as ingenuine. Very solid characters. I also like how they interact with each other. The family aspect is really nice. Plot and world building was also very interesting and kept me engaged.
halliespeed's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5