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lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars. Amazing. What else is there to say?
Well I suppose I could start with how this was my favourite of the series so far (**note these are NOT standalone stories). From the opening lines I was caught hook. line and sinker. This really is one of those books you will want to read in one sitting, so don't start it if you have important plans that you can't get out of. Definitely don't start it late at night, not if you want to get any sleep.
Aflora may be a captive of Zakkai, but that won't stop her from interacting with Kols, Zeph and Shade, well when she can track that slippery guy down. The steam level of this was possibly lower, though we do get a fantastic MM scene and a real treat towards the end. However I liked that the focus was on the characters and plot, rather than the pages being filled with unnecessary sex scenes. I felt the balance was perfect in this one.
Despite his actions at the end of the last book, I really felt for Shade in this book. His constant sacrifices are enough to break even the strongest of characters and the way he negotiates through the political equivalent of a minefield is breathtaking. The double, triple and quadruple crossing made my mind spin. I still can't work out the allegiances of some characters, I'm sure there are still plenty of surprises left in store for us. Throughout all this, even when Shade seems to betray the others, no one feels the pain more than him. Everything is done for Aflora, so you can't help but love the guy.
We eventually start to see the bigger picture, seemingly random events and comments start to tie together. Truths are revealed, as are lies, and Shade very much is at the heart of it all, whether he wants to be or not. Aflora is both a pawn and a catalyst, but whether she can truly tie her mates together remains to be seen. The plot rattles along at break neck speed, with surprises jumping out from some very unexpected quarters. I just can't sing the praises of this ongoing story enough.
Well I suppose I could start with how this was my favourite of the series so far (**note these are NOT standalone stories). From the opening lines I was caught hook. line and sinker. This really is one of those books you will want to read in one sitting, so don't start it if you have important plans that you can't get out of. Definitely don't start it late at night, not if you want to get any sleep.
Aflora may be a captive of Zakkai, but that won't stop her from interacting with Kols, Zeph and Shade, well when she can track that slippery guy down. The steam level of this was possibly lower, though we do get a fantastic MM scene and a real treat towards the end. However I liked that the focus was on the characters and plot, rather than the pages being filled with unnecessary sex scenes. I felt the balance was perfect in this one.
Despite his actions at the end of the last book, I really felt for Shade in this book. His constant sacrifices are enough to break even the strongest of characters and the way he negotiates through the political equivalent of a minefield is breathtaking. The double, triple and quadruple crossing made my mind spin. I still can't work out the allegiances of some characters, I'm sure there are still plenty of surprises left in store for us. Throughout all this, even when Shade seems to betray the others, no one feels the pain more than him. Everything is done for Aflora, so you can't help but love the guy.
We eventually start to see the bigger picture, seemingly random events and comments start to tie together. Truths are revealed, as are lies, and Shade very much is at the heart of it all, whether he wants to be or not. Aflora is both a pawn and a catalyst, but whether she can truly tie her mates together remains to be seen. The plot rattles along at break neck speed, with surprises jumping out from some very unexpected quarters. I just can't sing the praises of this ongoing story enough.
poereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
anotherhalima's review against another edition
i enjoyed this more than the first two. we got our answers on what’s going and i like being in the loop. i still stand by this series should have been shorter and i’m not sold in the relationships. aflora forgave to easily. i do like seeing her fight scene with kai(only once!). i will say though she’s so op and yes it gets explained but man it’s so anticlimactic.
anyway i guess i’m finishing this series
anyway i guess i’m finishing this series
alicia1566's review against another edition
4.0
Still enjoying this series. I have read the first three books in 3 days. The pacing is excellent. In this installment we get to know Zakkai, he's one of Afloras mates who we are introduced to as a villain of sorts, however this is a villain you will love to hate as a reader. He grows on you quickly, even moreso in book four.
Highly recommend this series.
Highly recommend this series.
kaylaabibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
Okay I freaking LOVED these books!!!
Super fast pace and entertaining, and this book definitely had more twists and turns and made me cry and scream!!
Oh and that cliffhanger !? Ugh April can’t come soon enough !
The only thing I would change, is to make each book longer
Super fast pace and entertaining, and this book definitely had more twists and turns and made me cry and scream!!
Oh and that cliffhanger !? Ugh April can’t come soon enough !
The only thing I would change, is to make each book longer
4theloveofbooksncats's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Misogyny, Death, Sexual content, and Violence
araszurc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
shellmac24's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
This is what I was waiting on with this series! We got answers!! It was fast paced and get me wanting to read! It had me in a literal chokehold! I love all the characters now and the magic system is so good! The writing for this storyline is just so good in this book. It kept dropping bombs that I never saw coming and I love when that happens in a book!