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whatsmacksaid's review against another edition
1.0
The ending was good, but so much of it was just. So. Boring.
raeanne's review against another edition
4.0
At the end of Mystwalker's first and second installments, I was cautiously optimistic about continuing. Because while entertaining, I found major flaws in each. Finally, The Problem with Promises builds upon everything that came before without letting me down. The main cause for celebration is Hedi's comeback!
My dark hero, forever flawed, has been resurrected and kicking ass. Not only does Heidi's spark return, she progresses wonderfully throughout. There's no more losing herself in Trowbridge. Heidi finds inner harmony, rather than falling victim to her magic and past. She makes some good snap decisions and even better plans. In lieu of waiting around for Balto, she goes to save his hairy ass. Seeing her stand firm fighting to protect all her "mines" was a thing of fucking beauty.
Further, it has the same refined feel as The Thing about Weres and continues world building. Including, surprising details about their Earth. We also progress towards finding and seeing The Big Bad behind all their earthly troubles.
The Problem with Promises continues from where The Thing about Weres stops. No stalling or moping time-outs required. It hits the ground running and doesn't stop, leaving our characters coming out of a barrel roll when it ends.
There's more surprises than before without any convenience or bullshit moments that I recall. I was so embroiled in their dramatic action. At 30% finished, it's surprising how much happened and remained.
The Saving Trowbridge plot line does wind up nicely settled so no cliffhangers. It's Merenwyn's continuing story arc I can't wait to follow. I'm ecstatic for Mystwalker's fourth installment now.
Rating: 4 stars; great, cut above the rest.
Recommendation: Wholeheartedly fucking worthwhile. Whether you just finished The Thing about Weres or are deciding on starting the series, I'd recommend trying it. There may be ramp up time before dazzling for the series, but I love Hedi's dark hero progression and the world building. Cordelia's also a top-notch best-friend and a great character. Trowbridge has grown on me though I'm not usually one for salivating over alpha wolves in general. So, if that's your bag, you could do worse than Bridge.
My dark hero, forever flawed, has been resurrected and kicking ass. Not only does Heidi's spark return, she progresses wonderfully throughout. There's no more losing herself in Trowbridge. Heidi finds inner harmony, rather than falling victim to her magic and past. She makes some good snap decisions and even better plans. In lieu of waiting around for Balto, she goes to save his hairy ass. Seeing her stand firm fighting to protect all her "mines" was a thing of fucking beauty.
Further, it has the same refined feel as The Thing about Weres and continues world building. Including, surprising details about their Earth. We also progress towards finding and seeing The Big Bad behind all their earthly troubles.
The Problem with Promises continues from where The Thing about Weres stops. No stalling or moping time-outs required. It hits the ground running and doesn't stop, leaving our characters coming out of a barrel roll when it ends.
There's more surprises than before without any convenience or bullshit moments that I recall. I was so embroiled in their dramatic action. At 30% finished, it's surprising how much happened and remained.
The Saving Trowbridge plot line does wind up nicely settled so no cliffhangers. It's Merenwyn's continuing story arc I can't wait to follow. I'm ecstatic for Mystwalker's fourth installment now.
Rating: 4 stars; great, cut above the rest.
Recommendation: Wholeheartedly fucking worthwhile. Whether you just finished The Thing about Weres or are deciding on starting the series, I'd recommend trying it. There may be ramp up time before dazzling for the series, but I love Hedi's dark hero progression and the world building. Cordelia's also a top-notch best-friend and a great character. Trowbridge has grown on me though I'm not usually one for salivating over alpha wolves in general. So, if that's your bag, you could do worse than Bridge.
lynseyisreading's review against another edition
5.0
Promises, promises
This is the one, guys! This is the book where all those readers who, like me, knew that Hedi had it in her to be BAD. ASS. can join me in an almighty righteous fist pump of celebration because Hedi is bringing it in THE PROBLEM WITH PROMISES! Do not get in her way!
We pick up immediately after the events at the end of the last book, dealing not only with the aftermath of Lexi’s forced return to Mernwyn, and Hedi’s subsequent guilt, but also the more immediate danger of NAW’s reaction to Trowbridge killing their emissaries, which was caught on film. It was great to jump straight back in likes this. What I particularly loved in this book was how we were finally able to see Hedi and Trowbridge together now that the shock of his return has subsided a little. I think they really needed this time together, both for Hedi to feel reassured that he actually wants to be mated to her, given the circumstances of how it came about, and also to allow readers to see their relationship development when under slightly less strain.
Of course, this being a Leigh Evans book, that “slightly less strain” part lasts all of ooooh...five minutes? And it’s not long before all hell is breaking loose once again - Car chases, explosions, kidnappings, blackmail, murder. It’s all here, folks. And with characters like these whom we’ve grown to love, it made for a high octane adventure, but one filled with warmth, love and a sense of family. It was pretty darn perfect.
I have to give a shout out to my girl Cordelia here. I know most people will focus on Hedi-Trowbridge, and of course I love all that stuff too, but I confess, the scenes in this book that brought a tear to my eye were between Hedi and Cordy. I won’t spoil them for you, but let’s just say there comes a time when you have to let the people around you know exactly what you think of them, and it was gorgeous to read. Especially since, at first, they didn’t strike you as even having the potential to form any kind of bond, let alone one so strong. I really adore these characters, and am sad to think there’s only one book left before the end!
Speaking of, the ending of this book was yet another jaw-dropping conclusion which has set us up perfectly for the final showdown in THE DANGER OF DESTINY. As sad as I’ll be, I still can’t wait to see how this series closes out and where all of my beloved characters end up. I’m hoping everyone makes it to the end, but knowing this author, anything is possible!
5 Stars ★★★★★
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This is the one, guys! This is the book where all those readers who, like me, knew that Hedi had it in her to be BAD. ASS. can join me in an almighty righteous fist pump of celebration because Hedi is bringing it in THE PROBLEM WITH PROMISES! Do not get in her way!
We pick up immediately after the events at the end of the last book, dealing not only with the aftermath of Lexi’s forced return to Mernwyn, and Hedi’s subsequent guilt, but also the more immediate danger of NAW’s reaction to Trowbridge killing their emissaries, which was caught on film. It was great to jump straight back in likes this. What I particularly loved in this book was how we were finally able to see Hedi and Trowbridge together now that the shock of his return has subsided a little. I think they really needed this time together, both for Hedi to feel reassured that he actually wants to be mated to her, given the circumstances of how it came about, and also to allow readers to see their relationship development when under slightly less strain.
Of course, this being a Leigh Evans book, that “slightly less strain” part lasts all of ooooh...five minutes? And it’s not long before all hell is breaking loose once again - Car chases, explosions, kidnappings, blackmail, murder. It’s all here, folks. And with characters like these whom we’ve grown to love, it made for a high octane adventure, but one filled with warmth, love and a sense of family. It was pretty darn perfect.
I have to give a shout out to my girl Cordelia here. I know most people will focus on Hedi-Trowbridge, and of course I love all that stuff too, but I confess, the scenes in this book that brought a tear to my eye were between Hedi and Cordy. I won’t spoil them for you, but let’s just say there comes a time when you have to let the people around you know exactly what you think of them, and it was gorgeous to read. Especially since, at first, they didn’t strike you as even having the potential to form any kind of bond, let alone one so strong. I really adore these characters, and am sad to think there’s only one book left before the end!
Speaking of, the ending of this book was yet another jaw-dropping conclusion which has set us up perfectly for the final showdown in THE DANGER OF DESTINY. As sad as I’ll be, I still can’t wait to see how this series closes out and where all of my beloved characters end up. I’m hoping everyone makes it to the end, but knowing this author, anything is possible!
5 Stars ★★★★★
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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