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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.5 stars!
I have been wanting to read this series for a while now and I'm so glad I finally got my hands on 7th Circle.
This book will intrigue you from the moment you pick it up. It's smartly written and entertaining as hell. Hades is one badass female character that I certainly wouldn't want to make mad or get on the bad side of.
I loved the character dynamic and the push and pull between Hades, Lucas, Zed, and Cass. There's a lot to unpack and explore and I definitely can't wait for more.
Filled with action, suspense, and lots of heat, 7th Cicle is not to be missed. This story will keep you on your toes and the ending will leave you desperate to get your hands on the next book in this series.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via the publisher & NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*
I have been wanting to read this series for a while now and I'm so glad I finally got my hands on 7th Circle.
This book will intrigue you from the moment you pick it up. It's smartly written and entertaining as hell. Hades is one badass female character that I certainly wouldn't want to make mad or get on the bad side of.
I loved the character dynamic and the push and pull between Hades, Lucas, Zed, and Cass. There's a lot to unpack and explore and I definitely can't wait for more.
Filled with action, suspense, and lots of heat, 7th Cicle is not to be missed. This story will keep you on your toes and the ending will leave you desperate to get your hands on the next book in this series.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via the publisher & NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*
After reading the four books in the Madison Kate series (reviews to come) and being delivered a cliffhanger at the end of the series over who Hades actually was, I had to read her series. Hades had always struck me as a very masculine role so I was severely surprised when Hades turned out to be a woman (I would announce spoilers but you can kind of gather that from the synopsis of the book). So, eager to continue my excursion into the Madison Kate universe, I dove between the pages of Hades' story.
Hades is equally respected and feared by all who know her and even those who just know her by reputation alone. She is very initiative and not one to flinch when her hands get a little dirty. But she had secrets. She has a past that she had hoped died within the ruins of her usurping of the Timberwolves from her father's clutches. Now someone is back and shining a light on the questionable death of her ex-fiancé and threatening the lives of both herself and the people she loves. Hades needs to protect her young sister, her Timberwolves, and the three men who are quickly becoming the most important people in her life: a barely legal stripper, the head of the Reapers gang, and her second in command. Between the turmutuous waters of her love life, the threats to her life, and the chance of loose ends becoming untied, Hades will be lucky to if her body and heart make it out in one piece.
When I read the Madison Kate series I thought she was the toughest, no-nonsense character I had read about in a long time. Enter Hades. She has grown ass gangsters quivering in their combat boots. A lift of a brow is enough to make a grown man piss himself with fright... that's a bad ass chick. I loved that Hades is completely oblivious to everything going within her love life and just accepts that nobody truly wants her for anything more than bragging rights that they bedded the infamous Hades. Her three potential love interests all have varying degrees of expressing their desire for her.
Lucas expresses it with no worry of rejection or attempts to adopt a cool demeanor. He wears his heart on his sleeve and has not wavered on expressing just how much he desires Hades. Yes, he does come off a bit naïve but maybe that's what is so appealing to Hades. He's a breath of fresh air; an innocence not often found in her world.
Zed is torn between duty and affection for Hades. She is so blind to his feelings for her that she dismisses any sign of it he exhibits because reconciling within herself that he desires her is too farfetched to believe. Couple that with the fact that she is probably worried that any kind of relationship could potentially muddy the waters of their working interactions and it's not a wonder that Hades lives in denial.
Cass took a very Archer role in trying to shove Hades away and insult her at every turn to avoid coming to terms with any attraction he may have for her. He is a gruff and grumpy dude who is more afraid of admitting to his feelings over any amount of murder and maiming. He is a very fickle guy and it's hard to pinpoint how exactly he feels for Hades outside of the obvious lust.
The character development was stellar but where Madison Kate's reverse harem worked because all the dudes were super close, I don't know if I can see how this one could work out. None of the guys really know or like each other, let alone have any close bond that would make sharing alright for them. I am anxious to see how the author is going to make this work as easily as she did with Madison Kate.
7th Circle is the beginning of a spin-off that will have you just as flustered over the badass female protagonist as her three hot love interests.
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Esse livro é MUITO divertido apesar de eu n ir mto com a cara de um dos interesses românticos (faz parte!!!!) e termina com o cliffhanger filho da puta ahahaha
A Hades me lembrou mto a Wynonna Earp e os caras tb então é tipo Wynonna earp Gangue AU na minha cabeça kkkk
A Hades me lembrou mto a Wynonna Earp e os caras tb então é tipo Wynonna earp Gangue AU na minha cabeça kkkk
4 stars.
Okay. So I Did end up enjoying this book.
But let me just say.
I did not know how much I prefer multiPOV until I didn’t have it.
Spending 100% of the time inside ‘Hades’ head is honestly, frustrating.
I wasn’t sure if I’d even make it through the book at first, because I’ve become so spoiled by multiPOV.
I do think I’m glad to have stuck it through though.
I’m not sure how I’ll feel during the next book but this one wasn’t too shabby.
Hades IS a badass, and I love that.
Plus there’s Lucas. The utter definition of sweet and caring. He’s completely adorable and I love him.
The other two relationships within the harem are goin at much different paces than what she’s doing with Lucas. And I’m okay with that so far.
I think this was more of a set up. And introduction into the characters and the situation we’re walking into.
I enjoyed it.
Let’s see if I can stick it out while stuck in one person’s head for 4 books.
Okay. So I Did end up enjoying this book.
But let me just say.
I did not know how much I prefer multiPOV until I didn’t have it.
Spending 100% of the time inside ‘Hades’ head is honestly, frustrating.
I wasn’t sure if I’d even make it through the book at first, because I’ve become so spoiled by multiPOV.
I do think I’m glad to have stuck it through though.
I’m not sure how I’ll feel during the next book but this one wasn’t too shabby.
Hades IS a badass, and I love that.
Plus there’s Lucas. The utter definition of sweet and caring. He’s completely adorable and I love him.
The other two relationships within the harem are goin at much different paces than what she’s doing with Lucas. And I’m okay with that so far.
I think this was more of a set up. And introduction into the characters and the situation we’re walking into.
I enjoyed it.
Let’s see if I can stick it out while stuck in one person’s head for 4 books.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: cliffhanger
POV: dual 1st person
spice: a few open-door spicy scenes
TWs: death of a loved one (recounted), mentions of human trafficking, medical issues on page (not MCs), murder, mentions of SA, stalking, torture, violence
Kinky Content: pretty tame so far… just oral and public sex
standalone: book 1 in the Hades series, recommended to read Madison Kate series first since this takes place after that series in the same location with lots of crossover
final thoughts: Tate James brings us back to Shadow Grove and creates incredible characters that you need to read more more more and find out what happens next. I went into this series knowing Tate’s writing style and knowing to expect cliffhangers for the first 3 books of this series but that doesn’t make it easier!!
Once again, we are introduced to the FMC (Hades) and the MMCs without fully telling us who the MMCs will be. So far, we have Lucas (a dancer at her club), Zed (her childhood best friend and second in command), and Cass (rival gang leader) that seem like they will be part of this love story and I can’t wait to learn more.
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: cliffhanger
POV: dual 1st person
spice: a few open-door spicy scenes
TWs: death of a loved one (recounted), mentions of human trafficking, medical issues on page (not MCs), murder, mentions of SA, stalking, torture, violence
Kinky Content: pretty tame so far… just oral and public sex
standalone: book 1 in the Hades series, recommended to read Madison Kate series first since this takes place after that series in the same location with lots of crossover
final thoughts: Tate James brings us back to Shadow Grove and creates incredible characters that you need to read more more more and find out what happens next. I went into this series knowing Tate’s writing style and knowing to expect cliffhangers for the first 3 books of this series but that doesn’t make it easier!!
Once again, we are introduced to the FMC (Hades) and the MMCs without fully telling us who the MMCs will be. So far, we have Lucas (a dancer at her club), Zed (her childhood best friend and second in command), and Cass (rival gang leader) that seem like they will be part of this love story and I can’t wait to learn more.
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Absolutely love Hades! Hades is the boss of the Timberwolves and she's the shoot first, ask questions later type. She is fierce and ruthless. Right when everything seems fine, someone from her past is out for her blood. I can't wait to continue the series to find out who and why.
If you're a fan of mafia/gang romances, you'll enjoy this series.
*I highly recommend listening to the audiobook.*