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fitzsbeloved's review
4.0
I think after having such a rough time with Reign or Shine, I was just not motivated to read this one. Though, I do have to say this one impressed me.
Remember that my one major issue with Reign or Shine was our Shadow/Prince/Servant/Thing, Michael. Well, he actually showed he had a backbone in this book! Again, he was kind of stupid (even he admits to it), but he was an idiot with a backbone. I mean, I guess I'd be a bit of a twit if I was stuck in a castle all my life.
So, yeah, respect for Michael went up a bit. Yay.
In this book, there were a lot more things going on (all of which are spoilers, so it's on the hush-hush), unlike in the first book where it was, more or less, Nikki getting used to her demonic self.
In Reign Check, there is a love-triangle introduced, the new addition being none other than King Rhys Oberon. Rhys was told by his advisors to go and keep watch on Nikki to make sure she isn't a threat to Faeryland. In doing so, he wreaks havoc on Erin Heights High...Only, not really. He was fairly harmless.
Rhys was by far my favorite character in the book. He was witty, sarcastic, and not a freaking moron. Not to mention he is super sexy. Sorry, Michael, but I do not like guys who sport shoulder-length, black hair.
Then, of course, there was Nikki. I will admit, the whole "I miss Michael" thing was getting quite irritating, but I have learned to accept that trait in the Young Adult community. I will also let it go because she still maintained her strong character. She rational, unlike a lot of heroines these days. Thank you, Nikki, for being smart.
The one problem I had with this is that is was, again, so horribly predictable. I was guessing on some of my predictions, and they all wound up happening. Like, really?
I'm surprised I liked this book as much as I did, with all the facepalms I got from the first book. I am left giving this book and 4/5 stars.
Note: There's seriously two more books coming out in this series? Kill me!
lavendermarch's review against another edition
5.0
Totally awesome! I ship Rhys and Nikki so hard, but then there was the whole Michael thing at the end. And Rhys is dating her BFF.
Nikki has a lot of problems. Her best friend is a (reluctant) demon slayer, her ex-boyfriend/now boyfriend is a shadow, there's an evil force out to kill her, and she's prophesied to marry Rhys, the faerie king. Great, right?
I liked Kassandra. She was a bit of an airhead and a spoiled brat, but she was funny. I hope things work out between her and that guard.
5 stars! Once again, totally awesome! I'm so buying the next one!
Nikki has a lot of problems. Her best friend is a (reluctant) demon slayer, her ex-boyfriend/now boyfriend is a shadow, there's an evil force out to kill her, and she's prophesied to marry Rhys, the faerie king. Great, right?
I liked Kassandra. She was a bit of an airhead and a spoiled brat, but she was funny. I hope things work out between her and that guard.
5 stars! Once again, totally awesome! I'm so buying the next one!
books_plan_create's review against another edition
4.0
I adore this series. Like so much. I was happy to see that the second one was just as fun as the first. And yup, I still am not a Michael fan. King Rhys on the other hand...I was getting butterflies in my tummy whenever he and Nikki had a scene together. It was crazy!
Anyway, ready for the next!
Anyway, ready for the next!
tynga's review against another edition
3.0
After saving her father from death, Nikki gets to return to her almost-normal-life in Ontario, Canada. Peace won’t last more than a week end though, because Rhys, the faery king, enrolled in her high school to study the possibility of Nikki being a treat to his people. Everyone, demons and faeries alike are determined to shed the light on a prophecy saying Nikki will destroy them all, or end the princess’ life to prevent it.
I’ll start by saying that if you liked the first book, you will also like Reign Check. The tone of the story is as light as the first one, and you also get a fair share of teenage romance. I have to say that some themed addressed in this round were potentially more profound (death, laws, consequences), yet the story felt one-dimensional. If I had one critique for that book, I would’ve asked for more depth, but maybe it’s because I’m an adult reading a YA story.
That being said, I like that Nikki is trying to take in stride whatever is thrown at her, but she don’t always succeed and sometimes gets her foot in her mouth. It made her more real, and her insecurities sure added to that. Michael (Nikki’s servant/boyfriend) is as lovely as ever and I was happy to see him again. His forbidden relation with the Demon Princess is quite adorable and we get to discover more about Shadows’ abilities. If there is a third book, I would love to get to know them more, along with faeries abilities because we don’t know much about them either. They can use swords, cast glamour but I’m sure there is more than that. I also became quite fond of Rhys in this book and was kinda sad because he pretty much disappeared in the last 120 pages or so, of the book.
I liked the end, but I find myself longing for more. The sum of the two first books happens in a two weeks period, which doesn’t leave room for much growth and I honestly want to know more about this compelling world.
Young adult lovers looking for a light tone cute story will be pleased with this series.
I’ll start by saying that if you liked the first book, you will also like Reign Check. The tone of the story is as light as the first one, and you also get a fair share of teenage romance. I have to say that some themed addressed in this round were potentially more profound (death, laws, consequences), yet the story felt one-dimensional. If I had one critique for that book, I would’ve asked for more depth, but maybe it’s because I’m an adult reading a YA story.
That being said, I like that Nikki is trying to take in stride whatever is thrown at her, but she don’t always succeed and sometimes gets her foot in her mouth. It made her more real, and her insecurities sure added to that. Michael (Nikki’s servant/boyfriend) is as lovely as ever and I was happy to see him again. His forbidden relation with the Demon Princess is quite adorable and we get to discover more about Shadows’ abilities. If there is a third book, I would love to get to know them more, along with faeries abilities because we don’t know much about them either. They can use swords, cast glamour but I’m sure there is more than that. I also became quite fond of Rhys in this book and was kinda sad because he pretty much disappeared in the last 120 pages or so, of the book.
I liked the end, but I find myself longing for more. The sum of the two first books happens in a two weeks period, which doesn’t leave room for much growth and I honestly want to know more about this compelling world.
Young adult lovers looking for a light tone cute story will be pleased with this series.
chevreads's review
5.0
Nikki now accepts her other form, but will she be able to cope with a dark prophecy surrounding her? Find out in this witty story about her!
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kailiasage's review
4.0
After all the surprises in Demon Princess: Reign or Shine, Nikki Donovan I still trying to get used to being a Demon Princess. She’s attending school now and while things are going okay, Jason is still acting weird and worse yet, a new boy has captured everyone attention. But this new boy is none other than Rhys, the king of the faery realm who also happens to be in her class. And then of course, Michael shows up, she meets the Queen whose brother wanted to kill her father, and things get a little more complicated.
I loved this book just as much as I loved the first book. While these books are about demons, they aren’t all dark and gory but fun and light. There’s humor and romance and some danger along the way, but then again, I did say it was demons!
The plot evolved more in this book from the first which saw to the development of the characters and exactly what’s going on with Nikki and her father. While she meets some unexpected people, like her aunt and her lover (who still wants something from her), Nikki finds out more about herself and who she is. She becomes stronger and more controlling of her powers.
I loved the twists and turns and secrets in this story even though the summary pretty much gives it away. There were some surprises and twists that do get you. Such as Jason’s secret.
I loved this book just as much as I loved the first book. While these books are about demons, they aren’t all dark and gory but fun and light. There’s humor and romance and some danger along the way, but then again, I did say it was demons!
The plot evolved more in this book from the first which saw to the development of the characters and exactly what’s going on with Nikki and her father. While she meets some unexpected people, like her aunt and her lover (who still wants something from her), Nikki finds out more about herself and who she is. She becomes stronger and more controlling of her powers.
I loved the twists and turns and secrets in this story even though the summary pretty much gives it away. There were some surprises and twists that do get you. Such as Jason’s secret.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
This was a great book, I loved the contiuned humour, and I just hope that there'll be a 3rd book, there's just so much to explore!
melaniebopp's review
3.0
That was cute. The love triangle (quadrangle? more?) was interesting, if a little expected, and Nikki's reaction to the situations she finds herself in are both understandable and interesting. I find myself liking her a lot.
I did feel, however, that it was just too short. The entire story moves quickly, but there are a lot of things that aren't resolved, or at least resolved enough to be satisfying. There were a couple of things I was expecting to happen that just didn't, and when I reached the last page, it was pretty jarring. It didn't feel like it should be finished just yet.
I did feel, however, that it was just too short. The entire story moves quickly, but there are a lot of things that aren't resolved, or at least resolved enough to be satisfying. There were a couple of things I was expecting to happen that just didn't, and when I reached the last page, it was pretty jarring. It didn't feel like it should be finished just yet.
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