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relin's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
A very satisfying arc for the world building. The devil's island is very different from things that came before. And the relationship angst and conclusion is very satisfying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Gore, Abandonment, Grief, Gaslighting, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Death, Confinement, Alcohol, and Cursing
Moderate: Outing, Torture, Sexism, Police brutality, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Drug use
Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, Classism, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
ktbeth143's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Such a good story, and definitely a strong sequel to “The Inadequate Heir”. Plus, we get to see more of Aren and Laura from “The Bridge Kingdom” and “The Traitor Queen.” Fans of both epic fantasy and romantasy will love this story (although it is quite long, so readers should prepare themselves for that. I wouldn’t call the pace fast, but it does move quick enough that things don’t drag but slow enough so you have time to really grasp what’s happening).
Only giving this a 4.5⭐️ because I did feel like there were some minor plot holes, but I also think the author may have left those intentionally so she has launching points for future books in this series ( 🤞 ).
Only giving this a 4.5⭐️ because I did feel like there were some minor plot holes, but I also think the author may have left those intentionally so she has launching points for future books in this series ( 🤞 ).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Cannibalism, Violence, Sexual content, and War
booktalkwithrae's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? No
3.5
This book is not bad by any means. This is one of my favourite authors and I absolutely absolutely love this fantasy series. However, this book for me was a little bit of a roller coaster. There were some really high moments that I was enthralled I couldn’t put it down. It was so exciting and enjoyable and then there were some low points where I was just bored out of my mind and I did not care what was happening.
I feel like this book you need to be a little shorter, especially in the beginning. The character growth in this book was a little lackluster. some character growth? But for some reason, it fell a little flat for me. I can’t pinpoint exactly what in the story made me feel that way, it just did.
The romance was good, but it didn’t excite me like the other books did. I felt like the characters for gave each other and madly back in love way too quickly. I would’ve liked a little more challenge and build up to the initial moment when they choose each other.
The politics felt a little rushed in this book. There were some new elements that were brought into the story that forced the story to rush a bit. I really appreciated learning a lot of the background things that happened politically which occurred in the past. But overall, it just felt a little rushed.
The ending was very enjoyable and satisfying. I really did enjoy this book. I just went into it with very high expectations and it didn’t quite meet it for me. I am very excited for the next two books I think Ahna is going to be a very interesting character to follow and it is going to be really exciting to be in a brand new kingdom.
I feel like this book you need to be a little shorter, especially in the beginning. The character growth in this book was a little lackluster. some character growth? But for some reason, it fell a little flat for me. I can’t pinpoint exactly what in the story made me feel that way, it just did.
The romance was good, but it didn’t excite me like the other books did. I felt like the characters for gave each other and madly back in love way too quickly. I would’ve liked a little more challenge and build up to the initial moment when they choose each other.
The politics felt a little rushed in this book. There were some new elements that were brought into the story that forced the story to rush a bit. I really appreciated learning a lot of the background things that happened politically which occurred in the past. But overall, it just felt a little rushed.
The ending was very enjoyable and satisfying. I really did enjoy this book. I just went into it with very high expectations and it didn’t quite meet it for me. I am very excited for the next two books I think Ahna is going to be a very interesting character to follow and it is going to be really exciting to be in a brand new kingdom.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
rainbowsandbookshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Sexual content
juliettewood's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, War, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Cannibalism, and Suicide
tariana's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I’d love to give this book 5 stars, but I don’t know if it was because the book was longer than the previous ones or if it was the story or if it was just my anxiety, I’ve thought the development of the story pretty slow and I got into a reading slowdown from 20% up until 80%. Despite that, the story is great, the ending was divine. Don’t know if I’ll read the next book (not an Ahnna’s fan), but I’m definitely looking for other Danielle’s books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Cannibalism, and Vomit
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Blood, Self harm, War, and Suicidal thoughts
ashlyncherie's review
adventurous
hopeful
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? No
4.0
The political intrigue is top tier. So much of it but it all makes sense and is well-written. The ending was perfect. And the pacing kept up well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, War, Death, Violence, and Cannibalism
Minor: Child death
kitsunasaur's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
A great continuation to the second duology and overall continuation of the Bridge Kingdom series. Both series really make you think about what is right or wrong based on characters choices and motives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: War, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Death, and Gaslighting
Minor: Child death, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Xenophobia, and Torture
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Details:
Narrated by Summer Morton and Michael Pauley
Unabridged
I loved having Keris, Zarrah, Lara and Aren on the page together!
This was fantastic. I took longer listening to this one than the previous 3 books because I was even more hooked.
I kept rewinding segments to listen to again and was physically in shock at some scenes.
I loved the dynamic of all 4 of our MCs and how difficult it was to navigate around the politics of them all being enemies in some way.
I adored seeing more of Keris and Zarrah together and I think they might now be my favourite couple of the Bridge Kingdom.
This was so messy, we had so many betrayals, reveals, mysteries of the past unearthed in the most devastating way possible and I was hooked for the entirety of it all.
I cannot wait to see what the author brings us next!
Narrated by Summer Morton and Michael Pauley
Unabridged
I loved having Keris, Zarrah, Lara and Aren on the page together!
This was fantastic. I took longer listening to this one than the previous 3 books because I was even more hooked.
I kept rewinding segments to listen to again and was physically in shock at some scenes.
I loved the dynamic of all 4 of our MCs and how difficult it was to navigate around the politics of them all being enemies in some way.
I adored seeing more of Keris and Zarrah together and I think they might now be my favourite couple of the Bridge Kingdom.
This was so messy, we had so many betrayals, reveals, mysteries of the past unearthed in the most devastating way possible and I was hooked for the entirety of it all.
I cannot wait to see what the author brings us next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Gaslighting, War, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit
lisersaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and Cannibalism
Moderate: War and Vomit