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invisibleninjacat's review against another edition
5.0
This one went such unexpected directions, and I so want to know what happens next in the politics of this Paris. Also, despite Asmodeus being super sadistic and stabby, he also spends a great deal of time being a fainting princess. He gets exploded a lot, or overexerts himself magically, or whatever, and then just swoons. Sometimes onto his husband Thuan, which is great. Also also, there's a ton of queer relationships of various stripes, and I had to think for a few minutes to remember, oh yeah, there was that straight couple in there. BEST.
n8b's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
meganlynae's review against another edition
4.0
When I started book 1, if you told me that I would like Asmodeus and want him to have nice quiet moments with his husband, I would not have believed it. Somehow the villain became a swoony baby that I actually deeply enjoyed. So how's that for a transformation? Aliette's characters are always interesting and this was a series where they showed a lot of development as well.
schomj's review against another edition
4.0
My favorite of the series, I think, and it makes me even more excited to read book 3.5!
a_l_deleon's review against another edition
4.0
I truly enjoyed reading this series. The House of Sundering Flames was a fitting resolution to the threads wove together in this story. I’m glad I read all three books and look forward to more from this author.
majaingrid's review against another edition
3.0
Better than Binding Thorns but not quite up there with Shattered Wings. A plus is it didn't have any of Madeleine's POV. World-building is still the strongest part of the book. The plot is more solid than in Binding Thorns, so it was easier to keep up the interest.
tebi's review against another edition
4.0
Doesn't happen often but I think I preferred the second book. My main issue was that I strongly preferred some of the point of view characters over others. Nonetheless still a very enjoyable read!
deargeekplace's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mmarques's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pachelrooley's review against another edition
4.0
The multiple viewpoints made the fast paced story a little difficult to keep up with, however I think it paid off for a satisfying ending!