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lucyjanereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
jemmiller's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
I liked the growing from trauma but also Brenna was kind of annoying sometimes. Judd was cool, better than the second. Still think I like the first book most.
sincerelymendacious's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
girlwithhearteyes's review against another edition
4.75
4.75 stars
I’m really impressed with this series so far, and I can see why this book in particular is much loved.
Normally I’m ambivalent about the “we can’t be together for reasons” conflict, but OMG talk about high stakes! The way Judd had iron control over his emotions, but we knew it would be combustible when he let go (but also the potential consequences for letting go)? That was a type of angst I was not prepared for (but *loved*). I was so invested in Judd and Brenna’s relationship, and for a moment there I wasn’t sure how they would get past the major obstacle. But it was so satisfying to see the lightness between them at the end, it felt so well-earned. 🥹
Outside of their relationship, I also found everything happening with the Psy Council really intriguing. The storytelling in this book felt very focussed and intentional. I cannot wait to find out where the overarching plot goes!
I’m really impressed with this series so far, and I can see why this book in particular is much loved.
Normally I’m ambivalent about the “we can’t be together for reasons” conflict, but OMG talk about high stakes! The way Judd had iron control over his emotions, but we knew it would be combustible when he let go (but also the potential consequences for letting go)? That was a type of angst I was not prepared for (but *loved*). I was so invested in Judd and Brenna’s relationship, and for a moment there I wasn’t sure how they would get past the major obstacle. But it was so satisfying to see the lightness between them at the end, it felt so well-earned. 🥹
Outside of their relationship, I also found everything happening with the Psy Council really intriguing. The storytelling in this book felt very focussed and intentional. I cannot wait to find out where the overarching plot goes!
licensetoshelbs's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
iiwii87's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
michelraptor's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shelly_reads_books's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am obsessed with this series! Given who the MC’s are, it should come as no surprise that there is a lot of trauma rep in this one—it’s really well handled, but pretty dark, so check your CWs. I highly recommend this series, it’s a masterclass in Paranormal Romance.
Content Warnings
CW: there is one very minor instance of gendered biological essentialism in this book—while it makes sense for the world building, it felt like something that would be unlikely to get past a (progressive) editor if published today. It is very minor, but worth mentioning as a content warning.