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4.26 AVERAGE
brittbritt76's review against another edition
3.0
** spoiler alert ** This series was an interesting one and, oddly, I can't decide if I like it or not.
I came upon it because of Insta, all of the popular book accounts were raving about how amazing the plot was and how steamy it was.
The plot was okay. I enjoyed how the first book was written; how it constantly jumps between the present and the past and how the reader is slowly let in on more and more information and you can see how she's struggling with her current predicament vs what she believes to be true regarding her past with Des. I enjoyed the suspense that created for me. The second book wasn't as strong for me, but I still enjoyed it. I liked being able to see more and more of the Fae kingdoms, and I really enjoyed how the main villain becomes more and more seemingly unstoppable. The novella was by far my favorite part of this series because of the insight it lends you into Des and his past. But the last book was a bit of a struggle for me. The ending of the series was a bit lackluster. The Villain is hyped up so much in book 2 and most of 3, and the way that he is defeated is such a blow over, in my opinion. Like, I get it. "True love' yadda yadda yadda... But it was so easy for her to beat him when it came down to it. I really enjoyed the story, so the ending was so disappointing when it was a solid meh.
And then there were the steamy scenes. And, it's not that it didn't have good sex scenes. It's just that they weren't great. I didn't feel like there was any wind up to them. It was just like: oh were flirting/teasing, oh now we're kissing, oh now were fucking. There was almost never any foreplay, which is necessary for most women to have a good time. (You try going down a water slide without the water and see how it feels). Additionally, it was weird how some of the sex was portrayed. Callie reacts to Des going down on her by saying that she's never done something "so very, very dirty" before in her life. However, in the sex scene before (or maybe a couple of scenes before) they had anal sex. (which, I mean, at least to me is much "dirtier"). And, unless if I'm misremembering (because it has been a hot minute since I finished the book that I'm writing this), I'm almost positive that she's given him a blowjob. So like, double standards much?
Overall, I did enjoy the books for the most part. And they have a lot of sweet moments, like his proposal and the sentiment of "until darkness dies" and stuff. I just had some issues that were, personally, very difficult to overlook.
I came upon it because of Insta, all of the popular book accounts were raving about how amazing the plot was and how steamy it was.
The plot was okay. I enjoyed how the first book was written; how it constantly jumps between the present and the past and how the reader is slowly let in on more and more information and you can see how she's struggling with her current predicament vs what she believes to be true regarding her past with Des. I enjoyed the suspense that created for me. The second book wasn't as strong for me, but I still enjoyed it. I liked being able to see more and more of the Fae kingdoms, and I really enjoyed how the main villain becomes more and more seemingly unstoppable. The novella was by far my favorite part of this series because of the insight it lends you into Des and his past. But the last book was a bit of a struggle for me. The ending of the series was a bit lackluster. The Villain is hyped up so much in book 2 and most of 3, and the way that he is defeated is such a blow over, in my opinion. Like, I get it. "True love' yadda yadda yadda... But it was so easy for her to beat him when it came down to it. I really enjoyed the story, so the ending was so disappointing when it was a solid meh.
And then there were the steamy scenes. And, it's not that it didn't have good sex scenes. It's just that they weren't great. I didn't feel like there was any wind up to them. It was just like: oh were flirting/teasing, oh now we're kissing, oh now were fucking. There was almost never any foreplay, which is necessary for most women to have a good time. (You try going down a water slide without the water and see how it feels). Additionally, it was weird how some of the sex was portrayed. Callie reacts to Des going down on her by saying that she's never done something "so very, very dirty" before in her life. However, in the sex scene before (or maybe a couple of scenes before) they had anal sex. (which, I mean, at least to me is much "dirtier"). And, unless if I'm misremembering (because it has been a hot minute since I finished the book that I'm writing this), I'm almost positive that she's given him a blowjob. So like, double standards much?
Overall, I did enjoy the books for the most part. And they have a lot of sweet moments, like his proposal and the sentiment of "until darkness dies" and stuff. I just had some issues that were, personally, very difficult to overlook.
hillaryneal12's review against another edition
5.0
I FREAKING LOVED THESE BOOKS! I fell in love with Callie within the first 20 pages. She is so sassy and badass that I connected with her character almost instantly! And her Siren...OMG, her Siren is the best! And need I say ANYTHING about Des? GAH, I love him so much! He is sexy and dark and brooding and perfect! Their love story is up there with Rhys & Feyre and Casteel & Poppy in my opinion! Loved everything about these books and will never not recommend! I need a re-read soon!
astrid_elyse's review against another edition
5.0
Mature audiences, only.
This one was really hot and steamy, wasn’t expecting to like this one this much, but I did.
This one was really hot and steamy, wasn’t expecting to like this one this much, but I did.
daniwho's review against another edition
3.0
Band 1 hab ich vor einem Jahr gelesen und absolut geliebt - deshalb hab ich dann auch gleich den Sammelband bestellt und die restlichen Bücher fand ich eher schwach.
Ich fands schon toll, dass wir Des Perspektive ab und zu mal hatten, aber der letzte Band (Dark Harmony) hat sich für mich wirklich gezogen.
Auch der Konflikt hat wenig Spannung gebracht und fühlte sich unnötig langgezogen an.
Während Band 1 mich wirklich in seinen Bann gezogen hat, hatte der Rest nicht diese Wirkung auf mich.
Ich fands schon toll, dass wir Des Perspektive ab und zu mal hatten, aber der letzte Band (Dark Harmony) hat sich für mich wirklich gezogen.
Auch der Konflikt hat wenig Spannung gebracht und fühlte sich unnötig langgezogen an.
Während Band 1 mich wirklich in seinen Bann gezogen hat, hatte der Rest nicht diese Wirkung auf mich.
annettesbookbanter's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book and end to this series! I laughed a lot and enjoyed the growth of the characters and the twists.
popcornn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-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? Complicated
4.0
book_worm_04's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a good series! I loved the world and all of the characters!
saras_books77's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it, will probably re read it, but I also with a developmental editor had been there to help. I'm pretty sure this series is getting a new publisher and it is going to be reworked, so I am excited for that. The biggest thing that bothered me was that she was a siren who could influence people to do things, and that potential was not played with NEARLY enough, especially considering this is a steamy book and the hero was totally into it. Still though, loved it, and if you love ACOTAR you should read this too.