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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really enjoyed this book! It was really good then slowed a bit but then the twist pulled me back in. Not sure how believable the twist is, but 🤷🏻‍♀️
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The world building for Alaha was great, but it felt like once they’d traveled to the other island everything was suddenly really underdeveloped. I’m interested in the plot but feel like this could’ve done with a few more edits ahead of publication.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book had me hooked immediately! It follows what feels like the standard romantasy blue print, but if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
The book was well paced and there was a good balance between the world building and the plot. It was really easy to become quickly immersed in this world.
As the plot went on the pacing felt a little bit rushed in some places and certain things felt a bit random and lacked introduction / build up.
The characters were really easy to invest in and very believable.
The book ends on a cliff hanger after a huge twist in the story. This also felt rushed and I would have liked a bit more on this.
The book was well paced and there was a good balance between the world building and the plot. It was really easy to become quickly immersed in this world.
As the plot went on the pacing felt a little bit rushed in some places and certain things felt a bit random and lacked introduction / build up.
The characters were really easy to invest in and very believable.
The book ends on a cliff hanger after a huge twist in the story. This also felt rushed and I would have liked a bit more on this.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 stars; what a twist at the end… Can’t wait for the sequel!
adventurous
dark
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:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Jesus. Ok.
Let’s address the elephant in the room first.The plot twist was…a plot twist. It couldve been hinted more, but it wasn’t. I also think it could’ve worked better if this book was written in 3rd person limited, and not first person. Jovie literally not saying anything about a potential assassination until right before the very scene, and suddenly having Beau in on it?? Terrible.
The first chapter did not pull me in. It felt like I was dropping into the middle of a conversation, with little to no context to what was happening. I found myself closing my kindle and doing other things within the first few pages.
The chapters with them stuck on a boat together were the best parts, in my opinion. I enjoyed Jovie and Acker’s conversations here, and honestly I was expecting more scenes on boats/in the ocean before I started reading, but most of the book is on land.
Acker is definitely not my favorite love interest. He started out really good until they got to the military encampment, and then he just had the personality of every other romantasy mmc. He intentionally kept secrets from Jovie and got mad when she found them out. When she told him she didnt like being paraded around the city and embarrassed in fron of his father, he said something along the lines of “we all have it bad, its not just you” and like??? What the hell
The first kiss scene was not it. It made me uncomfortable. She did not want it at first and I hate that she started to accept it after she realized she was horknee for him. It did not feel romantic at all.
The last 40% of the novel focuses on the romance. Found myself getting bored by the time they actually fucked. I do not care for schmex scenes if i already hate the character beforehand, so I skimmed most of it and the other scene afterwards in the library, but what I saw of it, he went inside her with no preparation first? Be for real
I feel like im supposed to hate Acker’s betrothed and i just dont. She’s done nothing wrong besides being in an arranged betrothal and getting cheated on. Girlie deserved better than being embarrassed in front of the entire dining room near the end. Acker was a dick for that
The plot was intriguing when they were still on the boat. Thats all I gotta say. I wont be reading the next book because I just dont care.
Let’s address the elephant in the room first.
The first chapter did not pull me in. It felt like I was dropping into the middle of a conversation, with little to no context to what was happening. I found myself closing my kindle and doing other things within the first few pages.
The chapters with them stuck on a boat together were the best parts, in my opinion. I enjoyed Jovie and Acker’s conversations here, and honestly I was expecting more scenes on boats/in the ocean before I started reading, but most of the book is on land.
Acker is definitely not my favorite love interest. He started out really good until they got to the military encampment, and then he just had the personality of every other romantasy mmc. He intentionally kept secrets from Jovie and got mad when she found them out. When she told him she didnt like being paraded around the city and embarrassed in fron of his father, he said something along the lines of “we all have it bad, its not just you” and like??? What the hell
The first kiss scene was not it. It made me uncomfortable. She did not want it at first and I hate that she started to accept it after she realized she was horknee for him. It did not feel romantic at all.
The last 40% of the novel focuses on the romance. Found myself getting bored by the time they actually fucked. I do not care for schmex scenes if i already hate the character beforehand, so I skimmed most of it and the other scene afterwards in the library, but what I saw of it, he went inside her with no preparation first? Be for real
I feel like im supposed to hate Acker’s betrothed and i just dont. She’s done nothing wrong besides being in an arranged betrothal and getting cheated on. Girlie deserved better than being embarrassed in front of the entire dining room near the end. Acker was a dick for that
The plot was intriguing when they were still on the boat. Thats all I gotta say. I wont be reading the next book because I just dont care.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault