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srobbins's review
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
This is not my favorite entry in the series. I did enjoy the plot, which there was a lot of. We get some answers and more questions are raised. There are a few mysteries that I am quite interested in.
Pros: increase in plot and moving the story along, everything Hudson related, the side characters are more enjoyable with each book (Flint is a favorite at this point), and the addictive quality is still there.
Cons: everything to do with Jaxon and Grace which became grating and overly repetitive, I lost some respect for Grace given how she handles certain situations, while a lot happened I am completely unsure how this will be resolved in only three more books, and lastly the book is too long.
I do think these books are a fun campy time and weirdly addictive. However, they are not without fault and could have been even better with some tighter editing (removing repetitive phrases and plot lines).
Pros: increase in plot and moving the story along, everything Hudson related, the side characters are more enjoyable with each book (Flint is a favorite at this point), and the addictive quality is still there.
Cons: everything to do with Jaxon and Grace which became grating and overly repetitive, I lost some respect for Grace given how she handles certain situations, while a lot happened I am completely unsure how this will be resolved in only three more books, and lastly the book is too long.
I do think these books are a fun campy time and weirdly addictive. However, they are not without fault and could have been even better with some tighter editing (removing repetitive phrases and plot lines).
aknott928's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I think that every character grew in this story. It also looked at what was the right thing vs the easy thing. I also really enjoyed the writing. Seems like she took time with building the other factions of the world.
sm1leybri's review
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
readlovereviewblog's review against another edition
5.0
At the begging of this book, the author warns sensitive groups who may find plot lines to be triggering.
Obviously, there is a time jump from the end of the last book to the beginning of this one. It apparently has been 5 days since the end of the previous book. Grace and Macy are worse for wear after the last book's events, but their friends are beside them, including Jaxson and Hudson.
Vampire cafeteria day, who knew something could be so disgusting and funny. Clearly, the mate bond is still an issue, but I love that it isn't instant love. Grace is actually so tormented with a decision. This gets more twisted as they get answers to the mating issue.
Once she starts to come to terms with the mating issues, they also get news about council moves, which may affect them. Looks like they have another quest to try to save life as they know it and themselves.
This book gets steamy and so sweet as they accept the mate bond. This is still a very young adult, not too intimate. This book gets twisted as they seem to be indifferent predicaments with no unharmful way out. I so enjoyed the mini-vacation they got and the quick look at the happiness we saw for them while on it. Grace and Hudson do end up going to the one place I honestly couldn't imagine. It is even more unfathomable the more we learn about it. How will they survive? How will they get out themselves let alone everyone they want to? What will happen next?
I'm amazed by the rest of the events in the book. They are very action-intense and essential to the storyline. War is coming to this paranormal world; it is dividing the factions. They are losses on both sides and all for greed. But what will Grace, Hudson, and the rest of them do to stop it? Grace finally makes a choice, but who she chooses actually surprises me. This book doesn't end happy, but it does end with you wanting so much more of this story.
This was fantastic paranormal fiction. The romance and action are spellbinding, page-turning, edge of your seat the whole time. In the story, there is so much that the characters are fighting for and working through that you just can't put down. They come a long way in this story, from high school students to responsible adults. They understand that actions have consequences. That they have to live with, and they have to be willing to forgive themselves for choices beyond their control. I really enjoyed the love story and the support all the characters bring to this storyline. I am saddened when some have to leave the storyline, but I'm glad it isn't the main characters. Granted, there were many instances I thought it would be with the intensity of the action in this book.
This book is so full of magic, paranormal abilities, creatures, and the most insane action and storyline. It is intense and so intriguing. Grace is a badass in this book, taking whatever she is thrown and figuring out a solution. She has a big heart and an excellent crew of friends that support her. She is very relatable even when she doubts herself or struggles with her own issues. I love her character in this book, being a queen and fighting for what's right and who she loves friends and family.
Obviously, there is a time jump from the end of the last book to the beginning of this one. It apparently has been 5 days since the end of the previous book. Grace and Macy are worse for wear after the last book's events, but their friends are beside them, including Jaxson and Hudson.
Vampire cafeteria day, who knew something could be so disgusting and funny. Clearly, the mate bond is still an issue, but I love that it isn't instant love. Grace is actually so tormented with a decision. This gets more twisted as they get answers to the mating issue.
Once she starts to come to terms with the mating issues, they also get news about council moves, which may affect them. Looks like they have another quest to try to save life as they know it and themselves.
This book gets steamy and so sweet as they accept the mate bond. This is still a very young adult, not too intimate. This book gets twisted as they seem to be indifferent predicaments with no unharmful way out. I so enjoyed the mini-vacation they got and the quick look at the happiness we saw for them while on it. Grace and Hudson do end up going to the one place I honestly couldn't imagine. It is even more unfathomable the more we learn about it. How will they survive? How will they get out themselves let alone everyone they want to? What will happen next?
I'm amazed by the rest of the events in the book. They are very action-intense and essential to the storyline. War is coming to this paranormal world; it is dividing the factions. They are losses on both sides and all for greed. But what will Grace, Hudson, and the rest of them do to stop it? Grace finally makes a choice, but who she chooses actually surprises me. This book doesn't end happy, but it does end with you wanting so much more of this story.
This was fantastic paranormal fiction. The romance and action are spellbinding, page-turning, edge of your seat the whole time. In the story, there is so much that the characters are fighting for and working through that you just can't put down. They come a long way in this story, from high school students to responsible adults. They understand that actions have consequences. That they have to live with, and they have to be willing to forgive themselves for choices beyond their control. I really enjoyed the love story and the support all the characters bring to this storyline. I am saddened when some have to leave the storyline, but I'm glad it isn't the main characters. Granted, there were many instances I thought it would be with the intensity of the action in this book.
This book is so full of magic, paranormal abilities, creatures, and the most insane action and storyline. It is intense and so intriguing. Grace is a badass in this book, taking whatever she is thrown and figuring out a solution. She has a big heart and an excellent crew of friends that support her. She is very relatable even when she doubts herself or struggles with her own issues. I love her character in this book, being a queen and fighting for what's right and who she loves friends and family.
mxgda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
4.0
navaaley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lenybx's review against another edition
3.0
Grace is a HUGE NO for me.
Both Vega brothers deserve waaaaaay better. I'm tired of this girl's feelings changing every fucking 2 minutes.
Also her constantly comparing them, like why? We learned from the past book that they were not in the same condition. Hudson knew how she felt or what she thought 24/7. Jaxon couldn't because the girl was not speaking to him about anything and she even got mad?????
I cannot believe she refers at Jaxon as "protector" (and complains that is a bad thing) when Hudson does the same thing many times.
And all this (for me) unnecessary sexual tension.... uf.
Both Vega brothers deserve waaaaaay better. I'm tired of this girl's feelings changing every fucking 2 minutes.
Also her constantly comparing them, like why? We learned from the past book that they were not in the same condition. Hudson knew how she felt or what she thought 24/7. Jaxon couldn't because the girl was not speaking to him about anything and she even got mad?????
I cannot believe she refers at Jaxon as "protector" (and complains that is a bad thing) when Hudson does the same thing many times.
And all this (for me) unnecessary sexual tension.... uf.
taaniasill's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
rosemwood's review against another edition
4.0
This is the third book of this series. It is 680 pages long. I feel the author could have cut that in half if she didn't keep having Grace, the main character, always talking to herself about her feelings and repeating herself over and over about those feeling. That was the only thing that really annoyed me. Otherwise the story line was good. The character development was good and of course there is a cliffhanger at the end so you are wanting to read the next book in the series.