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romancejunkie1025's review
4.0
Holy cow there is always so much going on.in this world that I'm glad I'm not living in it! Great read and looking forward to the next one
kit_moonstar's review
3.0
The personal stakes help give a heightened sense of urgency, and the book does a good job of balancing the two plots. Given that the hate group plot has a lot of hurry up and wait to it, adding in the second plot with Angus and Fiona really helps things move along. I also liked how we're getting to see Ember's new abilities in action after her Fae coming of age. I also liked the team gets a bit of a shakeup in this one with Angel stepping outside of her comfort zone with the investigation and Herne being the one who is uncertain and vulnerable. There's also a little more dissention in the group this time around which makes for an interesting dynamic.
Every time I read one of these books, I always think that this is going to be the one going to make me give up on the series. I tend to get bored or frustrated in the middle of the book. And then something will happen that will get me to read at least the next book in the series. I may have mentioned this before, but while all of the covers imply that this is a paranormal romance series, it's definitely more of an urban fantasy mystery series. It's not bad by any means, but it's definitely not what I thought I was getting into. The worldbuilding is fascinating, and there seems to be a little more added every book. The characters are interesting, though I'm really not that attached to them. I can't figure out where the overarching plot is going for the life of me. It feels like I just give up on the series at times, but I keep going "just one more" to myself. Which is all to say that these aren't bad books, but I can't quite seem to articulate the appeal of them well, even six books into the series. Three out of five stars.
Every time I read one of these books, I always think that this is going to be the one going to make me give up on the series. I tend to get bored or frustrated in the middle of the book. And then something will happen that will get me to read at least the next book in the series. I may have mentioned this before, but while all of the covers imply that this is a paranormal romance series, it's definitely more of an urban fantasy mystery series. It's not bad by any means, but it's definitely not what I thought I was getting into. The worldbuilding is fascinating, and there seems to be a little more added every book. The characters are interesting, though I'm really not that attached to them. I can't figure out where the overarching plot is going for the life of me. It feels like I just give up on the series at times, but I keep going "just one more" to myself. Which is all to say that these aren't bad books, but I can't quite seem to articulate the appeal of them well, even six books into the series. Three out of five stars.
saucyknits's review against another edition
I find challenging to rate these books. I enjoy the characters and the plot. The dialogue is a bit cheesy or obvious at times & it’s annoying. This is an experienced and prolific author who didn’t have these issues in her early books, so I’m speculating she is just pumping these out quickly. HOWEVER - I do think some of those issues are probably not so noticeable in the printed books and are in fact highlighted by the (at times) flat tones of the lackluster narrator.
Only the first 6 books are on audio, so I’ll be switching to ebooks now….obviously I like these well enough that I am devouring them at a pretty good clip, despite how busy I’ve been ;) so…maybe 4 ⭐️knocked down to 3ish because of the less than stellar narrator?
Only the first 6 books are on audio, so I’ll be switching to ebooks now….obviously I like these well enough that I am devouring them at a pretty good clip, despite how busy I’ve been ;) so…maybe 4 ⭐️knocked down to 3ish because of the less than stellar narrator?
lynn_the_greyhound_mum's review against another edition
5.0
Yasmine Galenorn has not written a book that has not sucked me in for a wild ride. Thank you.
condygurl's review against another edition
5.0
Another great book in this series!
I am really loving Ember and all the gang.
You really should read these in order, I believe I missed one, even though it said this is the next in the series because it referenced something that happened in the next book in the series Witching Hour. So I am assuming I read them out of order. I just read Witching Hour which is meant to be book 7, but I think it should be in between 5 and 6. That is just my opinion mind you, and the part referenced wasn't a huge deal but when I read about it in this book I was oh that would have been an interesting tale, and then as I read book 7 I read about the incident and thought hey that isn't supposed to be after the last book.
All in all another great read with fabulous characters by Yasmine Galenorn.
I am really loving Ember and all the gang.
You really should read these in order, I believe I missed one, even though it said this is the next in the series because it referenced something that happened in the next book in the series Witching Hour. So I am assuming I read them out of order. I just read Witching Hour which is meant to be book 7, but I think it should be in between 5 and 6. That is just my opinion mind you, and the part referenced wasn't a huge deal but when I read about it in this book I was oh that would have been an interesting tale, and then as I read book 7 I read about the incident and thought hey that isn't supposed to be after the last book.
All in all another great read with fabulous characters by Yasmine Galenorn.
willowb's review against another edition
5.0
Wow - so much goodness wrapped up in a bow.
I enjoyed every bit of this story - although I am glad that I didn't have to face the snow and cold that Ember and her team did.
I enjoyed every bit of this story - although I am glad that I didn't have to face the snow and cold that Ember and her team did.
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