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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
adventurous
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
I love the dedication of each character and their fight is saving the Nightrender. The found family aspect is strong in this book and I absolutely love how they each care for one another and love that we are introduced to a new character and I am really excited to see how the hints of a relationship plays out.
I wasn’t a big fan of Malin and couldn’t really connect with her in the previous book but I loved her character growth in Game of Hate and Lies. The way she fought to get back her man I am here for it. Still a huge fan of Kase and his turmoil in this book was heartbreaking how he fought between trying to find out the truth.
Loved the ending and really looking forward to seeing how the last book in this part of the trilogy goes.
I wasn’t a big fan of Malin and couldn’t really connect with her in the previous book but I loved her character growth in Game of Hate and Lies. The way she fought to get back her man I am here for it. Still a huge fan of Kase and his turmoil in this book was heartbreaking how he fought between trying to find out the truth.
Loved the ending and really looking forward to seeing how the last book in this part of the trilogy goes.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Game of Hate & Lies is the fifth book of the Broken Kingdoms series and marks the second book of the second trilogy within the series. This book focuses on themes of love, redemption and how villains are made. Tropes include hidden identities, a shadow daddy, found family and political intrigue. This is a semi-dark fantasy so please check the content warnings.
The Lovely: Still loved the plots and the twists. That said, the wait for the main characters to no longer be separated was a long torture. But, the reunion made it worth it. I loved loved the twist at the ending - I’m absolutely squealing in delight for the next book. Also, I devoured this book in one evening.
The Nice: I grew to love Malin even more, as well as some of the other guild members. You can tell Malin is coming into her own and starting to embrace the darkness. Kase is still not high on my list of favorite characters in this trilogy and I’m left wondering what else he hasn’t told Malin at this point.
Rating: 4/5 Stars 1/5 spicy flames
Recommendation: As of the end of this book, I’m liking this trilogy more than I did at the end of the last book but less than first trilogy. I think I’m going to finish this trilogy, take a break to read an ARC, read the next duology in this series, read an ARC and then read the last book, just for a bit of a break. If you like an interesting story that combines a strong plot with adventure and relatable characters in a fantasy world, I think you would like this book.
This review was originally posted on Cocktails and Books
Kase's curse killed me but I knew Malin and team would figure out how to break it and get Kase back. Malin’s team solidified behind her, including House Strom. I loved that. She always thought it was just Hagan who loved her but she discovered just how wrong she was. I can’t wait until the Strom family grows even more!! Come on, October!!
Kase's curse killed me but I knew Malin and team would figure out how to break it and get Kase back. Malin’s team solidified behind her, including House Strom. I loved that. She always thought it was just Hagan who loved her but she discovered just how wrong she was. I can’t wait until the Strom family grows even more!! Come on, October!!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes