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shinysylveon's review
3.0
This whole series was just okay. Okay, but generic characters. Okay storyline and progression. There are a few notes of a cool idea or two here or there but again, the execution was just okay. The ending annoyed me as I felt a character was a given a role they should not have received, but it was clearly done for plot purposes for future novels. Not a complete waste of time, but not one I'd read again or go out of my way to recommend.
rbradley923's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
cricklewood's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
4.25
Setting/Worldbuilding: 9/10
Main characters: 7/10
Side characters: 9/10
Dialogue: 8/10
Plot: 8/10
Technique: 9/10
Prose: 7/10
Romance: 9/10
Ending: 10/10
Overall enjoyment: 8/10
Total: 84/100 (4.2)
Best book of the series (not just because I’m a massive Miysis stan though that DID make a huge difference). Readers should not, and expect, if you’ve read Steel & Stone, that there is a “Sad For Now” ending to the romance, but I’m hoping that Blackfire will sort all of that out. I will just have to say that this book answered a LOT of questions I had while reading Steel & Stone (eg. the nature of Ash and Lyre’s relationship) and made me feel at peace and immensely excited for the Blackfire sequel. Ahhhhh!
h3rbatka's review
adventurous
emotional
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? No
3.25
bunnerz's review against another edition
4.0
Ratings - completed series:
#1 The Night Realm: ★★★★☆
#2 The Shadow Weave: ★★★★☆
#3 The Blood Curse (this book): ★★★★☆
#1 The Night Realm: ★★★★☆
#2 The Shadow Weave: ★★★★☆
#3 The Blood Curse (this book): ★★★★☆
marilanoire's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
If I hadn’t already read the second series, I would have been disappointed in this ending. But since I already knew what comes next, I really liked it. I can’t wait for Blackfire…
jannyfaes's review
4.0
Lots of action and fight scenes, it also gets quite steamy but then fades to afterwards, very PG suddenly. Look forward to the next series to find our what happens next
sonjohn918's review against another edition
5.0
I read the Steel and Stone series awhile ago and it was a nice reunion to see these characters again even though it’s technically a prequel series. I liked getting more of Lyre’s background from this series since he had so many secrets in Steel and Stone. And this was a good ending to the series. Make sure you download and read the bonus epilogue! I can’t wait for the next series to come out where all of these characters will come together again!