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whatsmacksaid's review against another edition
2.0
The first half of this book was unbelievably boring. I almost dnf'd, but the second half is an entirely different book. If the whole book was like the second half, I would have at least started from a place of "not my favorite, but really enjoyable." Once I hit the second half, the werewolves started to live up to their potential.
Also, if you're going to get this one, make sure it's a physical copy. The ebook I bought from Barnes and Noble was horrifically formatted in some places--mostly words without spaces, but to the point where it made some scenes difficult to read.
Also, if you're going to get this one, make sure it's a physical copy. The ebook I bought from Barnes and Noble was horrifically formatted in some places--mostly words without spaces, but to the point where it made some scenes difficult to read.
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And no, it wasn't just Baba Yaga's dialogue, which was actually kind of cool. There was a clear difference between her speech and the actual formatting errors.whatthefawkes's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my lord what an amazing novel {:
Chadda has turned and twisted Russian folklore to his advantage to create something new and unique. He's managed to avoid the latest Vampire Cliche but replaced it with a kick-ass character who tries to rid the world of the unholy. The entire book was packed with action and drama; we travelled with Billi from London to Russia and the excitement never ceased to decipitate. Billi SanGreal is a kick-ass Knights Templar who must defeat Baby Yaga to put an end to her plans of fimbulwinter.
Team SanGreal, that is all! I highly recommend you read this <3
Chadda has turned and twisted Russian folklore to his advantage to create something new and unique. He's managed to avoid the latest Vampire Cliche but replaced it with a kick-ass character who tries to rid the world of the unholy. The entire book was packed with action and drama; we travelled with Billi from London to Russia and the excitement never ceased to decipitate. Billi SanGreal is a kick-ass Knights Templar who must defeat Baby Yaga to put an end to her plans of fimbulwinter.
Team SanGreal, that is all! I highly recommend you read this <3
maddycat8's review against another edition
4.0
After reading the first book in this series by Sarwat Chadda I was looking forward to reading the next in the series. It did not disappoint. The writing was well written and the details were good without being too much of an overload. The book was great overall, and if there is another I would definitely be reading it.
The book starts off a few months after the last left off. Action is never far from Billi, she starts out by following this wolf named "Old Gray" whom is known to be killing all over the place. As she follows her she meets Vasilisa. Vasilisa is the new Kay, in a sense, but different powers. Speaking of Kay, Billi is still having a hard time dealing with his death. But who wouldn't under her circumstances? All this happens in the beginning of the story and quickly picks up with the wolves wanting Vasilisa for their goddess Baba Yaga, whom wants to sacrifice her so she can "save the world". The story goes pretty quick after that, Billi meets Ivan and has a chance to mend her heart when she didn't think that that was possible for her. Throwing more villains to the plot is Ivan's father's friend, Krushcevy (sp) who would also love to have Vasilisa for his own purposes.
Overall the book as I said was good in my opinion with a few flaws. It was a fairly quick read, even though it was a bit longer, which I enjoyed because most are barely 300 pages now a days. Definitely recommended to paranormal readers with a hint of romance!
The book starts off a few months after the last left off. Action is never far from Billi, she starts out by following this wolf named "Old Gray" whom is known to be killing all over the place. As she follows her she meets Vasilisa. Vasilisa is the new Kay, in a sense, but different powers. Speaking of Kay, Billi is still having a hard time dealing with his death. But who wouldn't under her circumstances? All this happens in the beginning of the story and quickly picks up with the wolves wanting Vasilisa for their goddess Baba Yaga, whom wants to sacrifice her so she can "save the world". The story goes pretty quick after that, Billi meets Ivan and has a chance to mend her heart when she didn't think that that was possible for her. Throwing more villains to the plot is Ivan's father's friend, Krushcevy (sp) who would also love to have Vasilisa for his own purposes.
Overall the book as I said was good in my opinion with a few flaws. It was a fairly quick read, even though it was a bit longer, which I enjoyed because most are barely 300 pages now a days. Definitely recommended to paranormal readers with a hint of romance!
asma_aj's review against another edition
3.0
A few months after a near apocalypse, Billi accepted her fate and role as a Templar, and her duty towards the unholy. When the Templars rescue a little girl chased by werewolves and other unholy creatures, especially the Dark Goddess, Baba Yaga, who plans on using the girl's dark powers to unleash the most devastating judgment on mankind.
I really enjoyed the first book, but I wasn't quite taken in by Dark Goddess. I guess it focuses more on action- development rather than characters, but I found both lacking a bit. The story and idea, I liked and enjoyed. The writing, however, was a little difficult to follow, or rather, harder to ignore this time round.
This is most noticeable in action scenes, where it comes out as choppy, and the back and forth between hero-action and enemy-action becomes a little confusing and tedious. It doesn't flow well. Sometimes, it feels like Chadda is eager to get to this good part, and skips a couple of lines, which makes me lose track of what's going on.
Now for the characters- well, there isn't much. Chadda doesn't really focus on character developments, and maybe a little on the character relationships. I can't really say if Billi matured much throughout this book. As for the relationships, it's too fast. Especially the romance- I just didn't feel the spark between her and Ivan. While she learned last time not to trust right away, she does it within a day. It's just... disappointing.
Despite all that, I didn't enjoy the book, at the outcome is a little surprising. I recommend it to those who love reading about myths.
I really enjoyed the first book, but I wasn't quite taken in by Dark Goddess. I guess it focuses more on action- development rather than characters, but I found both lacking a bit. The story and idea, I liked and enjoyed. The writing, however, was a little difficult to follow, or rather, harder to ignore this time round.
This is most noticeable in action scenes, where it comes out as choppy, and the back and forth between hero-action and enemy-action becomes a little confusing and tedious. It doesn't flow well. Sometimes, it feels like Chadda is eager to get to this good part, and skips a couple of lines, which makes me lose track of what's going on.
Now for the characters- well, there isn't much. Chadda doesn't really focus on character developments, and maybe a little on the character relationships. I can't really say if Billi matured much throughout this book. As for the relationships, it's too fast. Especially the romance- I just didn't feel the spark between her and Ivan. While she learned last time not to trust right away, she does it within a day. It's just... disappointing.
Despite all that, I didn't enjoy the book, at the outcome is a little surprising. I recommend it to those who love reading about myths.
books_plan_create's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my goodness. I think I loved this one more than the first.
Billi is still reeling from the loss of Kay. She saves a young girl from a pack of werewolves. Trying to keep the girl distant, she realizes just how important this young girl is.
Cut to Russia and the Russian equivalent of the Templars. Enter Baba Yaga! (I am on a B.Y. kick right now and I loved reading this other version. Vasilisa is also prominent in the Baba Yaga story)Billi has to save Vasilisa from Baba Yaga else the world ends in winter.
Yes. This one was fantastic! I want more more more!
Billi is still reeling from the loss of Kay. She saves a young girl from a pack of werewolves. Trying to keep the girl distant, she realizes just how important this young girl is.
Cut to Russia and the Russian equivalent of the Templars. Enter Baba Yaga! (I am on a B.Y. kick right now and I loved reading this other version. Vasilisa is also prominent in the Baba Yaga story)Billi has to save Vasilisa from Baba Yaga else the world ends in winter.
Yes. This one was fantastic! I want more more more!
hollylynna's review against another edition
3.0
Read this in one sitting. I really enjoyed this fresh take on the legend of Baba Yaga. I like the character of Billie and the new introduction of Ivan.
librarykristin's review against another edition
3.0
Would have been 4 stars if not for the cover white-washing.
aira_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Love love LOVE the book. It’s one of those things where it wasn’t planned. I didn’t search for reviews. I didn’t have any expectations. Got the second book. Realised it was the second book so I found the first book. Fast forward here we are. Billi is a wonderfully flawed realistic female protagonist. You forget she’s a teenager and then we see comparisons of how her life would have been.
The writing is readable, easily imaginable, not too flowery. It’s direct. It’s dark and gory without overly gory. The stakes are high. The writing when Baba Yaga talks is interestingly done
The writing is readable, easily imaginable, not too flowery. It’s direct. It’s dark and gory without overly gory. The stakes are high. The writing when Baba Yaga talks is interestingly done
navsy's review against another edition
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5 stars.
Even though Dark Goddess is much better than Devil's Kiss on some accounts and has a lot of action and good pacing going on for it, it didn't make it to my very favorites. The writing style was good, the plot was well thought-out and executed, the romance was meh..and the ending was satisfying but on some level it felt dull.. I think it was just me.
Even though Dark Goddess is much better than Devil's Kiss on some accounts and has a lot of action and good pacing going on for it, it didn't make it to my very favorites. The writing style was good, the plot was well thought-out and executed, the romance was meh..and the ending was satisfying but on some level it felt dull.. I think it was just me.