Storm of Secrets and Sorrow by Melissa K. Roehrich

4.11 AVERAGE

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perky_marshmallow's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 36%
I tried. I really tried. I rated the first book 2.5 stars because, in 24 hrs, nothing much happened until the last 4-5 hrs. It was a lot of Tessa rebelling against the bond and Theon's abuse because she won't just accept the bond. 

And this book wasn't much different. I listened for 8.5 hrs before I finally could not take anymore. There was a bit of a big reveal, but when Tessa asked for more info, the character wouldn't give anymore. Feels like this is the author's MO. A whole lot of abuse from Theon, Tessa fighting back, a reveal with the barest of information followed by a whole lot more abuse before another good tidbit.

I'm so disappointed and so done.

jammy_sullz's review

4.5
adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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jacklynnk's review against another edition

4.25
adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense fast-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

bstawovy's review

4.0
Ohhhhhhh they in a messsss
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shadowwife's review against another edition

4.0
adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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_dangerboi's review against another edition

3.0
adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Better than the first - more plot and less filler. But also… it really reads like a weird dream which makes me think the author at this point had no clue where the story was going - or, she knew where she wanted to go but not how to get there. So I enjoyed it but at the same time it’s still wildly fkd? Idk.

chi_chi0605's review against another edition

3.75
challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

lydiahelenas's review

4.0
challenging dark

bcasey8's review against another edition

3.0
Theon can go anywhere but preferably hell. Give me Luka or give me nothing at all

zoeelisa's review against another edition

4.0
2nd is way better… still questionable