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hq_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
While Casteel’s inner thoughts were new I didn’t feel that we learned that much new information and for some reason, I found the romantic moments from the first book more powerful from Poppy’s POV.
That being said, it was fun to delve into this series again. I just hope the final book is worth the wait!
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Child death, Death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Body shaming
taryn_g's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Child death, Gore, and Death
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, War, Kidnapping, and Confinement
Minor: Misogyny
krisalexcole's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Gore, Sexual content, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Torture, Self harm, and Physical abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug use, Kidnapping, Medical content, War, Child death, and Confinement
crinkledmochi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The ending tho?!??
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Death, Gaslighting, Gore, and Grief
zanazy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death of parent, Violence, and Torture
tguccione's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Violence, Torture, and Kidnapping
Minor: Confinement, Sexual assault, and Self harm
chaptersofamylea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4 ⭐️
Oh how I bloody (ha.) love these characters and this world. It was fun to see Cas’ POV from the FBAA book while also having some sweet moments and new developments in between. Can we not with that ending though? And having to wait? Not cool.
Will try and do it as a tandem read next time as I think. Also trying to avoid the temptation of basically just rereading them all anyway.
This series is home for my soul, I don’t care.
TWs: ref to self harm, dubious consent, detailed depictions of gore and violence, corpse depictions, murder, kidnap
Graphic: Violence, Gore, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Self harm
midnacine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Torture, Blood, and Gore
Moderate: Kidnapping, Self harm, Grief, Sexual assault, and Body horror
Minor: Rape, Death of parent, and Stalking
zia_c's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
However, I must admit, my feelings about this book are a bit complicated. There were elements that I liked, but at the same time, there were reasons that left me dissatisfied throughout the story.
Firstly, I found the writing style juvenile, and I couldn't help but wonder why the series wasn't receiving more attentive editing. It was a bit disappointing in that regard.
Another aspect that bothered me was Cas's constant use of the word "GODS" in practically every other sentence. 🙄 It began to wear on me after a while, and I wished for a bit more variety in his expressions.
As for the unconventional relationship dynamics, I surprisingly accepted the peculiar threesome from the previous book, but this installment seemed to push it further, and I found myself questioning the direction the author took. Weren't Cas and Kieran depicted as close as brothers in previous books? Why were we now being served with intimate imaginings between the male leads?
Additionally, the constant sharing on both physical and emotional levels clashed with the portrayal of "Heartmate bonds" as unique and exquisite. It felt contradictory and almost like a diversion from the main plot.
I'm not particularly excited about the upcoming novella from Ms. Willa's erotic perspective, as I feel it might divert further from the main storyline. I would have preferred to delve into the main book first, but it seems that will have to wait.
In conclusion, if the author doesn't rein in some of the rampant storylines, I might just take matters into my own hands and pen my version of these captivating characters.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Body horror, Grief, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Outing, and Sexual content