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mpickens's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The insta love was super insta so a little more build up would have been nice.
Also, I don't understand the conflict I guess. This whole book could have been avoided if Zeke just told the truth and made Raven promise to go along with the ruse. But it made for some great spicy scenes and I love their chemistry.
Cade gives off "nice guy" energy and I cringe everytime he's around.
The spice was excellent - I loved e very second of it. I've never been into dark romance but this had me begging for more.
Cade gives off "nice guy" energy and I cringe everytime he's around.
The spice was excellent - I loved e very second of it. I've never been into dark romance but this had me begging for more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Stalking
Moderate: Rape, Confinement, and Blood
hopecobblepotworld's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Stars: 🌟 🌟🌟🌟
Scoville Spice Scale: 🌶🌶🌶½
Book overview:
At ten years old, Raven was mysteriously willed to be the next ruler of Seolia, a kingdom nestled within the realm of The Four Kingdoms. Orphaned as a baby, she has spent fifteen years ruling over a kingdom she believes she did not earn all while hiding secrets: she possesses dark magic, and she thirsts for blood.
Now at almost twenty-five years old and with a sudden addiction to stealing life, Raven must fight through her new procured darkness to save her soul, but when a mysterious stranger arrives in her kingdom, she starts experiencing vivid dreams that detail who she truly is. As she slowly starts to unravel her story, what she uncovers at the end of the spool will change the course of her life and her kingdom forever.
My Thoughts:
Raven, the FMC of this book, has been lied to by everyone. By her best friend. By her Court. And now by Zeke, our MMC who is tangled in his shadows, shortcomings, and misdirection. Raven rules the small island nation of Seolia but she still doesn't understand why she was chosen. Things unravel to us, the reader, but not to Raven until the end. Raven is caught between two men who seem hell bent on hurting her; secrets about herself; and her evolving magic. While Raven has her Elements, she must learn to depend on herself rather than those who have their own agendas.
One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was the excellent Worldbuilding. I felt totally immersed in the kingdom of Seolia. I loved the village and the progression of Raven's relationships with the villagers. Especially Eva.
Tropes:
🔥Forced Proximity
🌎Abandonment
❄️Love Triangle
⚔️Insta-Lust
🔥Magic
🌎Secrets
❄️One Bed
⚔️Break Up, Make Up, Break Up, etc.
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Thank you to rrbooktours and authorwhitneydean for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest opinion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, Violence, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Torture, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Sexual content, and Rape
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