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jennipea382's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, War, Blood, Gore, Child death, Death, Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Classism, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Cannibalism, and Misogyny
bookishmind_13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: War, Emotional abuse, Torture, Animal death, Murder, Child death, and Physical abuse
Minor: Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Death of parent, Grief, Confinement, Mental illness, Classism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
selestre's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, War, Cursing, Blood, Grief, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Classism, Confinement, Gore, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Animal death, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Cannibalism, and Body shaming
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- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Classism, Blood, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Colonisation, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, War, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Hate crime, Child death, Physical abuse, Torture, and Slavery
abicaro17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Alcohol, Body horror, Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Medical content, Sexism, Kidnapping, Gore, Blood, Confinement, Body shaming, Death of parent, Gaslighting, War, Animal death, Classism, Death, Suicide attempt, and Violence
toastyghosty13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed learning a bit more about the overarching conspiracy behind the vamprys and the maiden's role in the ascension. There is still a lot more to uncover and unpack, and for that reason I will probably continue with the series. I have heard that the next book is the start of the end/downfall, so we'll see if I make it further than that.
Negative points for me were the cheesiness of the romance plot. It started to feel like the romance portion was equal parts of the content as the main plot lines, which is not really my thing. It started to feel like a bit too much, although it was still fun and I liked the wit and back and forth between Poppy and Casteel. The part that was a bit bleh for me was
I probably will not start the next book immediately since I feel like I need a bit of a breather, plus I have other books to finish. I do plan on at least reading the next one since the main conspiracy plot line is really interesting to me and this book ended on a bit of a twist (even though it was something I predicted after like chapter 8). I do want to find out more about this world and the topic of Ascension, the sleeping gods, and what Poppy's role is in this world that makes her so special to be the Chosen one.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death, Blood, War, Violence, Murder, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Torture, Child death, and Classism
cait's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Classism, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Torture, Child abuse, Murder, Sexism, War, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Body horror, Body shaming, Colonisation, Confinement, Cursing, Genocide, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Bullying, and Child death
nicetagg_readingslow's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
We pick up right where we left off in the first book. The Dark Prince and The Maiden on the run from the Asteri.
Kerian is by far my favorite character in the series thus far and I love being able to learn more about him and the connection he has to The Dark One. As well as learning his past and meeting his family.
The banter between Poppy and Hawk is perfection and his sadistic like of her stabbing him is definitely kind of hot.
The banter and friendship built between Kerian and Poppy is some of the best character growth in the series.
Watching these characters grow and learn about themselves and each other is definitely an added bonus to this book.
I like book 2 even more than I liked book 1 and now can’t wait to move into book 3.
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Classism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping
clapyourshands's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Cursing, Blood, Cannibalism, Confinement, Murder, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Grief, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Classism, and Child death