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stormywolf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-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
5.0
This book is one helluva ride. Switching between the perspectives of two formidable women, it was never easy to put this book down, and I loved it.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
I wouldn't call the ending a major cliffhanger, but there's definitely a lot still left to resolve. Rielle's story hasn't yet caught up to the prologue (and I assume not everything is as it seems), and there's a war on the horizon. And Eliana's story is veering off in a new direction entirely. If I didn't already love this book, I'd be pissed at it pulling me into another incomplete series. I eagerly await Ms. Legrand's next installment.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
I wouldn't call the ending a major cliffhanger, but there's definitely a lot still left to resolve. Rielle's story hasn't yet caught up to the prologue (and I assume not everything is as it seems), and there's a war on the horizon. And Eliana's story is veering off in a new direction entirely. If I didn't already love this book, I'd be pissed at it pulling me into another incomplete series. I eagerly await Ms. Legrand's next installment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Stalking, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Violence, Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping, Torture, Child death, and Trafficking
Minor: Infidelity, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Grief
There is an arranged marriage set to take place between first-cousins (royalty), but it doesn't happen in this bookjuliette_95's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Blood
Moderate: Genocide, Gore, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Murder, and Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse and Drug use
brynn_books's review against another edition
4.0
OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG
I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK!! I love seeing Rielle and Eliana’s Story and watching how they intertwine with each other.
I also love seeing Simon and Eliana bicker a lot, that was awesome.
And Rielle and Audric and the plot twist at the end was epic and everything was so beautiful and I loved it so much. So much. I need the sequel. NOW!!
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2nd time reading this book
I decided to reread this book for the sequel Kingsbane and after further reflection, I decided to drop my rating from 5 stars to 4 stars. Rereading this book I noticed some things that I wasn’t that fond of in this book but overall, I really really enjoyed it and I’m super excited to jump right into the sequel.
WRITING (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
Claire Legrand has one of my favorite writing styles. Everything I’m reading is just described in a way that can suck me in and it feels like I’m watching a movie which is something I really liked. My favorite part of the book we’re the passages at the beginning of every chapter. I think they added a nice touch to the story and it was really interesting to see how they were connected to the chapter.
PLOT (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
The plot is also really interesting. I loved seeing the two different perspectives and how they were connected. I think for the most part, I enjoyed Rielle’s chapters more. I just love book that have like trials or tasks that the main character has to solve and that was a main part of her storyline. The ending of the book was also interesting, seeing everything get revealed at the same time which left me completely shook (Jungshook
I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK!! I love seeing Rielle and Eliana’s Story and watching how they intertwine with each other.
I also love seeing Simon and Eliana bicker a lot, that was awesome.
And Rielle and Audric and the plot twist at the end was epic and everything was so beautiful and I loved it so much. So much. I need the sequel. NOW!!
~~~~~
2nd time reading this book
I decided to reread this book for the sequel Kingsbane and after further reflection, I decided to drop my rating from 5 stars to 4 stars. Rereading this book I noticed some things that I wasn’t that fond of in this book but overall, I really really enjoyed it and I’m super excited to jump right into the sequel.
WRITING (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
Claire Legrand has one of my favorite writing styles. Everything I’m reading is just described in a way that can suck me in and it feels like I’m watching a movie which is something I really liked. My favorite part of the book we’re the passages at the beginning of every chapter. I think they added a nice touch to the story and it was really interesting to see how they were connected to the chapter.
PLOT (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
The plot is also really interesting. I loved seeing the two different perspectives and how they were connected. I think for the most part, I enjoyed Rielle’s chapters more. I just love book that have like trials or tasks that the main character has to solve and that was a main part of her storyline. The ending of the book was also interesting, seeing everything get revealed at the same time which left me completely shook (Jungshook
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Gore, Torture, and Death
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