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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
I love this series, I can't wait to see where the next book take Amaris and Nox❤️
Oof da, this was a slog. It was an act of sheer will power to not DNF. There’s a lot whining and traveling. Then more whining and developing convenient powers. Then Amaris acts like an asshat and whines some more. Then they ride horses some more. And whine.
After listening to the author talk about the books, this is definitely an epic Mary Sue-fest. I felt like the first book had potential despite its flaws, but after this, I’m tapping out of the series.
I do think the author has promise. I just hope she gets an editor for her next series.
After listening to the author talk about the books, this is definitely an epic Mary Sue-fest. I felt like the first book had potential despite its flaws, but after this, I’m tapping out of the series.
I do think the author has promise. I just hope she gets an editor for her next series.
It’s getting very Game of Thrones in here what with Amaris’ expanding list of monarchs she’s gonna 86. But hey.
Again, the distractions of the missed edits/corrections needed in this book prevent me from giving it five stars, but really, I’m in love with this story. The twists, the turns, the gasps keep me turning the pages. Even when I’m so mad at the characters, I’m still just so invested, which is what escapism fantasy is really all about.
Again, the distractions of the missed edits/corrections needed in this book prevent me from giving it five stars, but really, I’m in love with this story. The twists, the turns, the gasps keep me turning the pages. Even when I’m so mad at the characters, I’m still just so invested, which is what escapism fantasy is really all about.
adventurous
challenging
dark
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The novice feel of the story continues, and gets a little irritating at times to be reading what is supposed to be a dramatic interaction between characters, but the conversation reads like a YA reader playing at what they think complicated adult relationships sound like. Not that I expect YA vibing stories to have healthy depictions of love/relationships, but I don’t read most YA or the majority of romance novels for a reason, and it can take away from the experience to see just how poorly executed the dialogue is. The slow burn on the spice started all the way at the beginning of book one and doesn’t appear until about 4/5ths of the way through this one, and then is all at once.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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:
No
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
I loved this SO much. Somehow it was even more enjoyable than The Moon and it’s Night. The character development was amazing. And so were the monsters. I would literally read a grocery list if Piper wrote it. Well done.
You’ll need to remind yourself to breathe
Book one made you fall in love with those on the pages. Book two will makes them a part of you. I’m still shooketh from finishing the book. It has it all. Excitement, humor, sass, fear, love, passion, betrayal, heartbreak, and an axe!
Seeing Nox in a deeper way was possibly my favorite over all part of the book. Seeing the deep friendships made. Now, my favorite part, well…it got a bit warm in here. ;)
Piper is masterful at painting a picture so clear for you. You can see the surroundings in your minds eye. You can feel the emotions so deeply. Being able to listen to her playlists and burn the candles that smell of Nox and Amaris just brings it full circle. Make sure you read the Novellas (if you didn’t get the special edition B&N version). I’m going to go try and recover, then mourn until Book 3 (The Gloom Between Stars) is out. PS-it’s available for pre-order.
Book one made you fall in love with those on the pages. Book two will makes them a part of you. I’m still shooketh from finishing the book. It has it all. Excitement, humor, sass, fear, love, passion, betrayal, heartbreak, and an axe!
Seeing Nox in a deeper way was possibly my favorite over all part of the book. Seeing the deep friendships made. Now, my favorite part, well…it got a bit warm in here. ;)
Piper is masterful at painting a picture so clear for you. You can see the surroundings in your minds eye. You can feel the emotions so deeply. Being able to listen to her playlists and burn the candles that smell of Nox and Amaris just brings it full circle. Make sure you read the Novellas (if you didn’t get the special edition B&N version). I’m going to go try and recover, then mourn until Book 3 (The Gloom Between Stars) is out. PS-it’s available for pre-order.
‘Night was not a time defined by the colors of the sky, but the sun did keep the house awake.’
Piper has floored me once again. I could spend forever reading this series and live alongside Nox and Amaris. Even the creatures in their world are so incredibly beautiful.
The dichotomy of beauty of ‘dark’ and ‘light’, as a consistent motif throughout the world that Piper develops, is a true masterpiece of creation as it has in-numerous interpretations. The dedication to exploring the intricacies of each character becomes even more committed into the second novel as we get to experience the boundless attributes of our favourite characters, especially my angels: Zaccai and Yaz. One of the most exciting chapters features the University full of drama and quests and magical academia and I only wish I could attend. I could talk about the extreme talent in the extended metaphors within the TSAIS and I would never get tired. Piper has an amazing gift for translating stunning and breathtaking worlds into words and back into our imaginations. Every second of this series makes me excited and allows me to dive in at my own pace. As a longer book it did take me longer to read but every second I didn’t want to end. I fall in love with Nox and Amaris more and more in every page but am constantly comforted by their humanity (ironically) and growth. ‘This was love.’ This was the defining statement of the relationship between Nox and Amaris. Their love is so much more complicated than any other relationship that they maintain. It depends on truth and feeling and displays how natural and blessed their bond is. They are fated to be both together and apart with neither distance defining their connection. It is truly heart warming to be able to read such an extraordinary contribution to the queer canon and for the fantasy not to focus on the traumas of the community but on the adventures of these freaking awesome characters. The new plot twists had me biting my nails and almost screaming and crying in public. The ending had me tearing through every sentence because I needed to know what was happening as soon as possible and now I wait impatiently on book three but I’m very excited to dive into the adventure. I’m breathless, speechless, and will not be moving again until the next book!
Piper has floored me once again. I could spend forever reading this series and live alongside Nox and Amaris. Even the creatures in their world are so incredibly beautiful.
The dichotomy of beauty of ‘dark’ and ‘light’, as a consistent motif throughout the world that Piper develops, is a true masterpiece of creation as it has in-numerous interpretations. The dedication to exploring the intricacies of each character becomes even more committed into the second novel as we get to experience the boundless attributes of our favourite characters, especially my angels: Zaccai and Yaz. One of the most exciting chapters features the University full of drama and quests and magical academia and I only wish I could attend. I could talk about the extreme talent in the extended metaphors within the TSAIS and I would never get tired. Piper has an amazing gift for translating stunning and breathtaking worlds into words and back into our imaginations. Every second of this series makes me excited and allows me to dive in at my own pace. As a longer book it did take me longer to read but every second I didn’t want to end. I fall in love with Nox and Amaris more and more in every page but am constantly comforted by their humanity (ironically) and growth. ‘This was love.’ This was the defining statement of the relationship between Nox and Amaris. Their love is so much more complicated than any other relationship that they maintain. It depends on truth and feeling and displays how natural and blessed their bond is. They are fated to be both together and apart with neither distance defining their connection. It is truly heart warming to be able to read such an extraordinary contribution to the queer canon and for the fantasy not to focus on the traumas of the community but on the adventures of these freaking awesome characters. The new plot twists had me biting my nails and almost screaming and crying in public. The ending had me tearing through every sentence because I needed to know what was happening as soon as possible and now I wait impatiently on book three but I’m very excited to dive into the adventure. I’m breathless, speechless, and will not be moving again until the next book!