Reviews

Deseos al anochecer by Kresley Cole

booksandteatime's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Vomit, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual assault

redhairedashreads's review against another edition

DNF Page 144, Ch. 25 (41%)

I am giving up on this book. For the previous books even if I didn’t like one of the characters (usually the man), I usually liked the other MC, but with this one I didn’t like either of them, which really killed my enjoyment of this book. 

While I like Cade in the other books, I don’t like him at all in this one. He has been lying from the very beginning and plans on giving Holly up even though she is his mate, which I don’t love. He is misogynistic, kisses another demon after they have already kissed and he knows she is his mate, and just constantly does things that make me not really like him. 

Holly was my main issue though because she was so annoying. She is a newly awakened valkyrie who has spent her life avoiding anything sexual, not because she doesn’t like it but because she is afraid of hurting someone, but she has a boyfriend, which she doesn’t kiss, and expects it to magically all work out once they get married. She also only eats prepackaged foods and refuses to eat them if she accidentally touches the rim, which is such a waste and was just very ridiculous. She is such a controlled and lifeless woman that I just wanted to slap her and shout to wake up. 

At 40% in I still can’t imagine these two as a couple and I wouldn’t want either of them as a partner, nor do I really care what happens next to them so I am just done with this book.

TW: kidnapping, attempted rape, death, violence, 

 

poppymonster's review against another edition

3.0

I finished this book on my second try because I like the series and the books tie into each other so much. But I HATED both MCs. The FMC was annoying, and the OCD rep was not very tastefully done.
Cheating is such a trigger for me so I struggled with that.
The world building and writing was as wonderful as ever. I love the complexities of the Lore and the powerful women. I’ll definitely continue the series but I’m so relieved I’m passed this book.

Spice: 4/5

Triggers: cheating, captivity, attempted SA, dubcon, stalking, violence

kacelaface's review against another edition

3.0

Enjoyable, but not my fave in the series so far. The pacing was a little off; it started pretty slow and then the resolution felt rushed. Also, I never really clicked with the couple in this one. That said, it's always a treat to return to the world Cole has created. I will definitely keep reading the IAD books!

radicalrad's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Cadeon and Holly. I hadn't realized it was a Valkyrie and other creature type of series. Anyway the story was way more palatable than any of the others. Holly was more mature about Cadeon's behavior not just taking it lying down. But the bit with the boyfriend was so obvious, anyone could see it coming from a mile away. 2.5 for this one.

wintergirl94's review against another edition

5.0

So I am officially a demon convert. I didn’t think anyone could over take my boy Sebastian but I think Cadeon Weode just did! I love a funny snarky hero and he fit the bill perfectly.

I am so pleased that Holly wasn’t ‘cured’ by the plot of this book, she was perfect just as she is and I found that super refreshing.

I am always apprehensive about the next book in this series, convinced that I can’t love it as much as the one I just read, but it keeps proving me wrong!

mamabears_fabulous_book_finds's review against another edition

4.0

I just love these books. I love the Lore and all of the different creatures. The valkyries are awesome as always. Case and Holly are so good together.

dksharktopus's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jcoonzie's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

bookishserenity's review against another edition

4.0

3.5/5 stars

Listen, I enjoyed this book A LOT.
But why was the ending so rushed and why did she give me pregnancy trope at 95%?

I loved Cadeon and Hollh though, they were fun and hot.