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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
I couldn't tell you my thought process for choosing this one
I felt a lot of emotions while reading this book, my first from Maria Luis. A little disorientation because I've never read a royal story set in the present, only historical fiction. So I kept forgetting where we were. Trepidation, because there were so many secrets and so much pain and misguided loyalty and heart wrenching vengeance. There was suspense, and action, and intense smexy times. There was trust and broken trust. Loyalties questioned. So. Much. Pain.
But the story between Isla and Saxon really is where the beauty and the pain "I breathe, you inhale, and we both go up in flames." Has a better line ever been written? The evolution of their relationship was truly a fascinating ride. How very cold Saxon was in the beginning. Even when inside his head, we don't see him thaw for quite a while. But actions speak louder than words, right? And his actions were screaming his feelings long before he admitted them to himself.
Isla was such a strong character. She never broke. She wasn't shown as anti-feminine in her warrior skin, and I really appreciate that. I don't like weak female characters. But I'm also not overly fond of female characters who have lost any hit of softness. It's just not my style. Isla walked that line of being both fierce and female, and I loved her.
This story was long (which I always love since I read so fast), and it was a rollercoaster ride. I know I'll continue the series, though I need a little breather before diving into more of this chaos.
But the story between Isla and Saxon really is where the beauty and the pain "I breathe, you inhale, and we both go up in flames." Has a better line ever been written? The evolution of their relationship was truly a fascinating ride. How very cold Saxon was in the beginning. Even when inside his head, we don't see him thaw for quite a while. But actions speak louder than words, right? And his actions were screaming his feelings long before he admitted them to himself.
Isla was such a strong character. She never broke. She wasn't shown as anti-feminine in her warrior skin, and I really appreciate that. I don't like weak female characters. But I'm also not overly fond of female characters who have lost any hit of softness. It's just not my style. Isla walked that line of being both fierce and female, and I loved her.
This story was long (which I always love since I read so fast), and it was a rollercoaster ride. I know I'll continue the series, though I need a little breather before diving into more of this chaos.
I'm a fan of this author. The book (the part that I read) was well-written.
I'm just not into this sort of dark, suspenseful romance.
I'm just not into this sort of dark, suspenseful romance.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
This book had crack in it. I could not put it down. Isla and Saxon completely balance each other. Their chemistry is undeniable and the tension between the two. YES PLEASE!
She melts down his cold demeanor and he heats her up. Fire and Ice absolutely brilliant.
She melts down his cold demeanor and he heats her up. Fire and Ice absolutely brilliant.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Isla and Saxon had me sitting on the edge of my seat as these two souls fought hard and dirty for their happily ever after. The twists and turns this book took as you read through a who was behind everything plot. I loved that my emotional attachment to each Priest brother strengthened and lessened throughout the book which kept me on my toes of whether I would continue this series. I am definitely continuing on with hope I see glimpses of Isla and Saxon living out their happily ever after.