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prettypieceoffiction's review
4.0
3.5
I think I have way too many questions left at the end of this. It looks like the next book in the series will be told from the point of view of another character, who I really hope is really close to Abel. If not then there are definitely too many things that are left unresolved.
I have to say that I definitely liked Kane less in this book. Both him and his brother were doing the macho thing way too much. I get it, you're jealous but come one. Chill.
Abel is still as bad ass as she has always been and it's sad to see we won't get to see the story unfold from her point of view anymore. I'm gonna miss her. I'm hoping that the story will continue from Mikey's point of view, because even though he was such an ass there is something about a broken character like him that appeals to me.
I think I have way too many questions left at the end of this. It looks like the next book in the series will be told from the point of view of another character, who I really hope is really close to Abel. If not then there are definitely too many things that are left unresolved.
I have to say that I definitely liked Kane less in this book. Both him and his brother were doing the macho thing way too much. I get it, you're jealous but come one. Chill.
Abel is still as bad ass as she has always been and it's sad to see we won't get to see the story unfold from her point of view anymore. I'm gonna miss her. I'm hoping that the story will continue from Mikey's point of view, because even though he was such an ass there is something about a broken character like him that appeals to me.
fireproofbunny's review against another edition
5.0
I have to admit that I choose to read this book because I thought it was be a train wreck. Only because the blurb throws words like alpha male alien around. I cannot being to tell you how good this book. I highly recommed it to anyone that is a fan of strong female centered dystopian novels or twlight fans. This story is what you would get if Hunger Games catching fire had a baby Twilight breaking dawn. Don’t get me wrong there are definitely some alpha male drama happening but its an after thought to the overall story. The main character is independent, damaged and amazing. I love no matter where the story leads she leading the charge like the queen that she is. Everything about the story is perfection. The backstory, the subtle details, the supporting characters all added to the story in a mazing way. I received this story in exchange for an honest review.
reading_rainy's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 Because I liked the ideas around this story but didn’t enjoy reading it AT ALL. While I loved the first in the series [b:Population|55878767|Population (Population, #1)|Elizabeth Stephens|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1605044659l/55878767._SY75_.jpg|44935436], and highly recommend it, this second book felt very different.
I struggled to finished it. There were so many confusing plots, and a sloppy, disjointed feeling throughout. It was non-stop OTT violence until mid-way. I was lost in the verbiage and again with some of the characters. Who was that again?
The ending, what happens with Able? I just can’t wrap my mind around it.
I struggled to finished it. There were so many confusing plots, and a sloppy, disjointed feeling throughout. It was non-stop OTT violence until mid-way. I was lost in the verbiage and again with some of the characters. Who was that again?
The ending, what happens with Able? I just can’t wrap my mind around it.
beckiebookworm1974's review
3.0
I enjoyed this but not as much as the first book. There was a lot of violence which I don’t necessarily mind but I felt this actually overwhelmed the entire story. It was just one bloody encounter after another and it did start to get a bit monotonous. There was also a scene in here regarding the brother that I didn’t think added anything to the tale. It just wasn’t needed all the other stuff he did was enough to add the necessary conflict without this particular incident it just came completely out of left field and shocked me a bit.
I wanted more Kane and Abel here and less of what we got. There were also times here that the narrative did lose me slightly and I had to reread bits as it wasn’t always very comprehensive. Still, this story was definitely interesting with the post-apocalyptic setting and for that, I would recommend I also will be reading the next in the series.
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thatfabchick's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a sequel to population which is one of my favorite books I gave that book a five star and this book was really good as well.
I did like the friendship that grew between Abel and Mikey, I love the Abel was a fighter she was not going to give up on her goals and not going to give up on finding Kane.
That is one of the things that I loved about the relationship between Kane and Abel was that they kept a promise to help each other no matter what whether they were in a relationship or not they would always be by each other side being a helping hand. True friendship
The action in this book is pretty good and I love the introduction to new characters. Some scenes were really intense. Which made this book oh so good
Unfortunately this story had quite a bit of some strong scenes. That made me realize how weak Abel is as a human. I wish that the blood that she took would make her extra strong as a human instead of healing, because I tell you that girl went through it. To the point that I was like OK I understand humans are weak.
There is also a non-consensual some thing that happens that really made me question and couldn’t understand it but understood it but didn’t like it. Not a big fan of that. Also I definitely was not a Kane a couple of times.
I didn’t like that Abel had pre-assumptions about Mikey knowing that he was pretty much dead for about five years and she hated him already. I couldn’t understand that but he made for a good story. I was happy that Abel and Mikey had a good relationship at the end.
I think overall I enjoyed this book just as much as I enjoyed population. And I can’t wait to read her next book in the series.
I really look forward to when Mikey falls in love. To be honest I’m hoping that he falls in love with a beautiful plus size curvy dark skin heroin who also is totally kick ass and extremely smart and she comes up with like a serum that will help make humans extra strong or something or how to help the agriculture grow better and some of Brianna territory. Or that the heroine totally kicked his ass and he can’t help but want to get to know her and she’s like I don’t wanna deal with the stupid crybaby. Because Mike is a crybaby
I did like the friendship that grew between Abel and Mikey, I love the Abel was a fighter she was not going to give up on her goals and not going to give up on finding Kane.
That is one of the things that I loved about the relationship between Kane and Abel was that they kept a promise to help each other no matter what whether they were in a relationship or not they would always be by each other side being a helping hand. True friendship
The action in this book is pretty good and I love the introduction to new characters. Some scenes were really intense. Which made this book oh so good
Unfortunately this story had quite a bit of some strong scenes. That made me realize how weak Abel is as a human. I wish that the blood that she took would make her extra strong as a human instead of healing, because I tell you that girl went through it. To the point that I was like OK I understand humans are weak.
There is also a non-consensual some thing that happens that really made me question and couldn’t understand it but understood it but didn’t like it. Not a big fan of that. Also I definitely was not a Kane a couple of times.
I didn’t like that Abel had pre-assumptions about Mikey knowing that he was pretty much dead for about five years and she hated him already. I couldn’t understand that but he made for a good story. I was happy that Abel and Mikey had a good relationship at the end.
I think overall I enjoyed this book just as much as I enjoyed population. And I can’t wait to read her next book in the series.
I really look forward to when Mikey falls in love. To be honest I’m hoping that he falls in love with a beautiful plus size curvy dark skin heroin who also is totally kick ass and extremely smart and she comes up with like a serum that will help make humans extra strong or something or how to help the agriculture grow better and some of Brianna territory. Or that the heroine totally kicked his ass and he can’t help but want to get to know her and she’s like I don’t wanna deal with the stupid crybaby. Because Mike is a crybaby
blackromanceconnoisseur's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Give a Queen Her Crown
Listen I want to fight Mikey, because the AUDACITY!! All Mikey had was audacity and alcohol.
& my poor babe Abel just gave him chance after chance & would still be happy to see him after he let her down?!? What drake say? “I don't even treat you that good, girl, why you smilin'?” I was loving every word of Lahve’s read because the dirt needed to be publicized.
Kane would never, he would literally rather die than leave Abel & I don’t even think death would keep him from her.
& Abel deserves her crown because she is always going to fight for hers & if it’s to the death, so be it. She suffered so much, there was one scene that was so bad I thought she was in the underworld .
Listen I want to fight Mikey, because the AUDACITY!! All Mikey had was audacity and alcohol.
& my poor babe Abel just gave him chance after chance & would still be happy to see him after he let her down?!? What drake say? “I don't even treat you that good, girl, why you smilin'?” I was loving every word of Lahve’s read because the dirt needed to be publicized.
Kane would never, he would literally rather die than leave Abel & I don’t even think death would keep him from her.
& Abel deserves her crown because she is always going to fight for hers & if it’s to the death, so be it. She suffered so much, there was one scene that was so bad I thought she was in the underworld .
whitneywillis20's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I little weaker than the last book but still enjoyable. Spoiler - There is some love triangle drama that goes on for a bit. Not my favorite romance move but I can kind of understand the point. The ending for these two characters and a possible opening for a third book with new characters in a different setting. It looks like it's been awhile since this book has been published though. Would I continue in this series? Maybe.
I little weaker than the last book but still enjoyable. Spoiler - There is some love triangle drama that goes on for a bit. Not my favorite romance move but I can kind of understand the point. The ending for these two characters and a possible opening for a third book with new characters in a different setting. It looks like it's been awhile since this book has been published though. Would I continue in this series? Maybe.
tweetatweet1's review against another edition
5.0
Epic ending to this couples part in this fantastic series! Loved!!!