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marisakucha's review
4.0
Creative start to the series
After reading the blurb I wasn’t sure if this was going to be a supernatural version of The Hunger Games or not. This Reaping ended up being so much better. The creativity that the author wielded for the story was just magical. There are lies, deception, manipulation, some romance and steam and, of course, plenty of twists and turns.
There can only be one victor so although our heroes are currently working together, keyword is currently, this pact is going to be tested. It already has been but I’m sure it’s going to get worse. Just when we thought things were going one way, the author completely threw us for a loop, especially with that final chapter.
I am thoroughly enjoying this saga, I’m loving the twists and turns and not knowing what’s going to happen next, both with the characters and within the game. I am prepared to be heartbroken while being on the edge of my seat.
After reading the blurb I wasn’t sure if this was going to be a supernatural version of The Hunger Games or not. This Reaping ended up being so much better. The creativity that the author wielded for the story was just magical. There are lies, deception, manipulation, some romance and steam and, of course, plenty of twists and turns.
There can only be one victor so although our heroes are currently working together, keyword is currently, this pact is going to be tested. It already has been but I’m sure it’s going to get worse. Just when we thought things were going one way, the author completely threw us for a loop, especially with that final chapter.
I am thoroughly enjoying this saga, I’m loving the twists and turns and not knowing what’s going to happen next, both with the characters and within the game. I am prepared to be heartbroken while being on the edge of my seat.
rawlsreads's review
5.0
Oh my sweet lord! THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING. I hadn't read anything by Story, but from the first page, I was hooked and wanted more. The magic system and world-building are superb. There are so many layers to the different races and realms and we've only scratched the surface in book one. There are some massive truth bombs dropped here and I can't wait to see how they develop as the series goes on.
We meet Avalon and her BFF Gabby as they are on a mission to take out a human who knows too much about their world (it doesn't happen often but when it does the supes need to take care of the leak) From there we get a creepy prophecy and a lead to follow. We meet Peter, her childhood BFF but now nemesis along the way. The real meat and potatoes of the story comes when Gabby, Peter and Avalon accidentally enter a death race/Hunger Games-like competition - the prize is a priceless crown that's been stolen from their people for decades.
This leads to her meeting the rest of her new crew and harem. We've got Peter the Pecker, Athan the cold vampire, Thorn the sexy as sin demon prince, and Krios the quiet fallen angel. We also get my favourite character Tibblet - he's not part of the harem, but his know-it-all sassy nature won me over immediately.
There's a pretty big cliffhanger at the end of this one, so I'm stoked to get the next one as soon as possible.
We meet Avalon and her BFF Gabby as they are on a mission to take out a human who knows too much about their world (it doesn't happen often but when it does the supes need to take care of the leak) From there we get a creepy prophecy and a lead to follow. We meet Peter, her childhood BFF but now nemesis along the way. The real meat and potatoes of the story comes when Gabby, Peter and Avalon accidentally enter a death race/Hunger Games-like competition - the prize is a priceless crown that's been stolen from their people for decades.
This leads to her meeting the rest of her new crew and harem. We've got Peter the Pecker, Athan the cold vampire, Thorn the sexy as sin demon prince, and Krios the quiet fallen angel. We also get my favourite character Tibblet - he's not part of the harem, but his know-it-all sassy nature won me over immediately.
There's a pretty big cliffhanger at the end of this one, so I'm stoked to get the next one as soon as possible.
_tayreads_'s review
5.0
I didn’t know what to expect when I first went into this but it did NOT disappoint.
I was sucked in from page one alllllll the way to the end, the writing was flawless and the story was brilliant. There was a massive plot twist/cliffy at the end and I will now be sitting in a corner crying until I get book 2
I was sucked in from page one alllllll the way to the end, the writing was flawless and the story was brilliant. There was a massive plot twist/cliffy at the end and I will now be sitting in a corner crying until I get book 2
traci_booksagram's review
5.0
Gabby is the best friend that everyone should have. She is freaking hilarious
keeperofthesheets's review
5.0
I am in love with this book!
Hunger games meets squid game? In a book? And fantasy? And rh? Sign me the eff up!!!
Avalon is an elemental (and oh boy do I love her and her sassy friend Gabby)
Both of them followed by Peter the golden boy (he got a tender heart underneath I know it) enter the games to retrieve the lost sapphire crown.
They team up with athan a vampire, krios the angel, thorn the demon
And the exceptionnal platonic helper Tiblet.
The games is divided and their first step? Climbing a ruthless mountain.
I am hard-core pnr lover, I am always overjoyed when I see different types of creatures
Elemental, demon, vampire, troll, goblin, dragon ? What more could we ask?
This book is in the fast burn side as Avalon do the horizontal tango with one of the guys and we are all here for it
Hunger games meets squid game? In a book? And fantasy? And rh? Sign me the eff up!!!
Avalon is an elemental (and oh boy do I love her and her sassy friend Gabby)
Both of them followed by Peter the golden boy (he got a tender heart underneath I know it) enter the games to retrieve the lost sapphire crown.
They team up with athan a vampire, krios the angel, thorn the demon
And the exceptionnal platonic helper Tiblet.
The games is divided and their first step? Climbing a ruthless mountain.
I am hard-core pnr lover, I am always overjoyed when I see different types of creatures
Elemental, demon, vampire, troll, goblin, dragon ? What more could we ask?
This book is in the fast burn side as Avalon do the horizontal tango with one of the guys and we are all here for it
jreadsdarkromance's review
5.0
I absolutely loved The Reaping. I don't read a lot of PNR books, but this one is so unique that I had to read it. As the series title suggests, it is a game of survival and a fight to the prize at the end of the games.
We meet Avalon along with her friend Gabby and they are thick as thieves. They feed off each other and Gabby definitely brings some of that comedic relief we all need in these books. Avalon has only grown up knowing what it's like to be a soldier for her father and sees her opportunity to prove her worth by entering The Deadly Wishes competition, Gabby in tow.
I love the rag tag group that has come together for this mission - Avalon & Gabby, their childhood friend/not so much friend any more, Peter, a Vampire named Athan, a Demon named Thorn and a Fallen Angel named Krios.
I was completely sucked into this world and I am fully invested in these characters. There is so many things going on that I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. By the end I was SO sure it was going to go one way and now I am questioning EVERYTHING.
I NEED ANSWERS! I cannot wait for The Chase!
We meet Avalon along with her friend Gabby and they are thick as thieves. They feed off each other and Gabby definitely brings some of that comedic relief we all need in these books. Avalon has only grown up knowing what it's like to be a soldier for her father and sees her opportunity to prove her worth by entering The Deadly Wishes competition, Gabby in tow.
I love the rag tag group that has come together for this mission - Avalon & Gabby, their childhood friend/not so much friend any more, Peter, a Vampire named Athan, a Demon named Thorn and a Fallen Angel named Krios.
I was completely sucked into this world and I am fully invested in these characters. There is so many things going on that I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. By the end I was SO sure it was going to go one way and now I am questioning EVERYTHING.
I NEED ANSWERS! I cannot wait for The Chase!
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