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celiedavison96's review
2.5
Page 113: Take a shot every time she describes something tightening “like a vise” this is the fourth time at least
Page 116: this is the second time she’s used the phrase “for the win”. Once was already unacceptable.
Page 202 “squeezing like a vise”
240 oh my god we get it you wanna bang him
Page 438 “fear squeezes my heart LIKE A VISE” WOOOO DO IT AGAINNNN
Page 462 “a vise clamps around my chest”
Page 469 I can’t believe I’m saying it again already but “terror squeezing my chest like a vise”
Page 493 “puts a vise around my chest”
*important to note that I will be reading all five of these hot pieces of garbage although if she suddenly stops using “like a vice” I don’t know if I’ll be able to carry on
evief_'s review against another edition
5.0
holy shit holy shit holy shit holy shit holy shit holy shit
xaden riorson is the love of my life thank you and goodnight.
xaden riorson is the love of my life thank you and goodnight.
leiko55's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
5.0
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
5.0
Fast paced and fun, this book is very enjoyable. The plot keeps moving throughout with enough character development to hook your heart. There are some well done steamy scenes that keep it firmly in the realm of older teen or adult. The fantasy world is very easy and understandable, with no exposition heavy descriptions needed. The dragons are fierce and more along the lines of what I imagine dragons to be than more well known fantasy dragon series (looking at you Pern).
One caution - the narrator sounds like she has a stuffy nose throughout the complete audio recording. If you can read it in print, go that route. If you are in an all audio-world like me, know that the story gets so good that her stuffy nose is almost unnoticeable by the end.
One caution - the narrator sounds like she has a stuffy nose throughout the complete audio recording. If you can read it in print, go that route. If you are in an all audio-world like me, know that the story gets so good that her stuffy nose is almost unnoticeable by the end.
hungry_book_monster's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
chase_keaten's review
5.0
Incredible, inclusive voice and characters with an interesting world and concept. I normally am not a fan of anything "spicy" but the scenes didn't detract from the overall character development, plot, or pacing. Twilight was once sold to me as a great horror novel and world with a little bit of romance...that was a lie. With that context, I can discuss this book as a great fantasy backdrop with intricate characters with just a touch of romance/spice. It's VERY adult when it is adult, but it's believable and memorable, and I'll likely re-read it.
shylaja_vijendren's review
3.0
soooo, the romance is good but i wish they explored the world more. so i will read the next book tho
claireismagic's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sycamore22's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, War, and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Grief
There are two detailed (very consensual) sex scenes described and several moderately sexual kisses, and hookups between side characters are casually referred to but not described in detail at times. There are some battle scenes, as the context of the book is amidst a war between two nations. Several unimportant characters die, and many characters are wounded and murdered. One more important character dies. The main characters have both lost someone who is dear to them, and speak a little bit about their grief. Dragons incinerate people several times.