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wowbowbow's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book was a bit of a let down from the first. It has turned into a why choose/potential MFM situation, which I am all for, but the relationships are still underdeveloped. Despite their spice on page, all Cal and Mendax seem to have in common is that she can be a bit murdery sometimes and lots and lots of instalust. Fine. Then in comes Eli, sure, I am told they were/are best friends, I'm told he loves her, I'm told she loves him, but every time he makes a move she seems uncomfortable, she doesn't spend much quality time with him, she doesn't stick up for him, and she constantly thinks of Medax when she is talking to, thinking about, or declaring any feelings for Eli. Don't get me started on Walter, he's the definition of telling vs showing. We are shown nothing of their developing relationship but she dumps on us that they've been closer than close for weeks and he's the only ones she's confiding in. I don't get it. It's not making me root for anyone now, it's making me frustrated with her.
Will I read book 3? Possibly, I'll give the author a chance to bounce back and figure out her relationship/character building a bit better now thatwe're down to just Eli and Mendax . I hope, anyway, because if we get yet another non-death I'll yeet the damn book I swear.
Will I read book 3? Possibly, I'll give the author a chance to bounce back and figure out her relationship/character building a bit better now that
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
lexsassy's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The spice in this book is top notch. The first book teased the possibilities and then this book delivered. The ending felt rushed and I wish there was more of a cliffhanger. I wouldn’t have emotional liked it but it would have had a stronger conclusion then tying everything up in the last two chapters. I liked the resolutions but some I felt would have had more gravity had we waited till the 3rd book. I love the story with Caly and her relationships and I can’t wait to see the dynamics in the next book. I just hope the story isn’t being continued when there is little story left to tell. I hope there is more to discover in the next book and not exclusive spice. I was on the edge of my seat the whole book with the intense and exciting plot there’s one scene in the throne room that makes this book worth the read. A great book series I will enjoy re-reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and War
alijaywat's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment
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