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brii_brii's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
beelovesreading's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for granting me an arc of On These Wicked Shores, and apologies for the late review.
Margrete and Bash are back with a new adventure. After the events of the last book and the release of the demons on the world, Bash and Margrete set sail for the human world, intent on slaying the escaped demons and saving the innocent souls that live there. Fate has other things in mind.
A fierce storm wreaks their boat and the two lovers find themselves separated on an island intent on breaking them down. Margrete searches for Bash with the help of Bay and the remaining survivors, but they find themselves subjected to seemingly impossible and brutal trials. Trials that not everyone will walk away from.
If that isn't all, the two find themselves changing in inexplicable ways and Margrete finds herself earning the unwanted attractions of a god, while Bash comes to terms with a truth that could tear down everything he's ever known.
Margrete and Bash are back with a new adventure. After the events of the last book and the release of the demons on the world, Bash and Margrete set sail for the human world, intent on slaying the escaped demons and saving the innocent souls that live there. Fate has other things in mind.
A fierce storm wreaks their boat and the two lovers find themselves separated on an island intent on breaking them down. Margrete searches for Bash with the help of Bay and the remaining survivors, but they find themselves subjected to seemingly impossible and brutal trials. Trials that not everyone will walk away from.
If that isn't all, the two find themselves changing in inexplicable ways and Margrete finds herself earning the unwanted attractions of a god, while Bash comes to terms with a truth that could tear down everything he's ever known.
pandasbookshelf's review
4.0
On These Wicked Shores | Katherine Quinn
#2 The Azantian Trilogy
Genre: Adult fantasy romance
I was eager for this release having consumed the first book in one sitting and while I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure/fantasy sequel, unfortunately I don’t think it quite lived up to the perfection of the first book.
The story picks up not long after Margrete saved her new home of Azantia and found out some terrifying truths about her world and self. This time around our band of merry adventurerers will have to face off against three deadly trials in a struggle to find out the truth behind Margrete’s destiny.
This book had sweet romance, sexy scenes, an epic love story filled with quirky side characters, magic and mystery and a villain that I’m sure I was supposed to hate more than I did. If you love high fantasy adventure on the seas, not-so wicked pirates and magic, give this one a try.
I am looking forward to seeing what the final entry in the series brings and seeing what else Katherine Quinn writes. One thing is for sure, this woman can write fantasy and loveable characters.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for an ARC.
#2 The Azantian Trilogy
Genre: Adult fantasy romance
I was eager for this release having consumed the first book in one sitting and while I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure/fantasy sequel, unfortunately I don’t think it quite lived up to the perfection of the first book.
The story picks up not long after Margrete saved her new home of Azantia and found out some terrifying truths about her world and self. This time around our band of merry adventurerers will have to face off against three deadly trials in a struggle to find out the truth behind Margrete’s destiny.
This book had sweet romance, sexy scenes, an epic love story filled with quirky side characters, magic and mystery and a villain that I’m sure I was supposed to hate more than I did. If you love high fantasy adventure on the seas, not-so wicked pirates and magic, give this one a try.
I am looking forward to seeing what the final entry in the series brings and seeing what else Katherine Quinn writes. One thing is for sure, this woman can write fantasy and loveable characters.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author for an ARC.
kaitlyngraced's review
3.0
On These Wicked Shores by Katherine Quinn is the second book in the Azantian Series. While Bash and Margrete have defeated her father, now they must hunt down the monsters that were released into the human world. A sea storm leaves them stranded on a mysterious and magical island, however, and Margrete discovers that she must complete the same trails that the gods Malum and Darius understand to obtain their full immortality. As she fights for the survival of her crew, she must determine what and who she’s willing to sacrifice to make that happen.
On These Wicked Shores is much darker than its precursor, The Girl Who Belonged to the Sea. There are scenes of dissociation, hallucination, and gore. The beginning was hard to sink into as not much recap was provided from the previous book, which I had read about a year ago, but I imagine it would be a great transition if you went directly from the first book to the next. The writing style did draw me out of the story at times, specifically when overarching statements either contrasted something that was said earlier or just didn’t feel right. However, the world building is still amazing and I anticipate more depth to come from the final installation of the trilogy.
Many thanks to NetGalley and City Owl Press for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
On These Wicked Shores is much darker than its precursor, The Girl Who Belonged to the Sea. There are scenes of dissociation, hallucination, and gore. The beginning was hard to sink into as not much recap was provided from the previous book, which I had read about a year ago, but I imagine it would be a great transition if you went directly from the first book to the next. The writing style did draw me out of the story at times, specifically when overarching statements either contrasted something that was said earlier or just didn’t feel right. However, the world building is still amazing and I anticipate more depth to come from the final installation of the trilogy.
Many thanks to NetGalley and City Owl Press for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
literary_valkyrie's review
5.0
On These Wicked Shores by Katherine Quinn
“You couldn’t pick and choose times to love someone. Love meant both sunshine-filled days and cold, hard nights.”
~~~
Katherine, first, special thank you to you for sending me a eARC. My heart leapt out of my heart when it hit my email. Can’t wait for book 3!
Book two of the Azantian Trilogy, and Quinn has hit it out of the park again. I fell in with her writing in book one, and when the form for book 2 was out. I hit that button, lighting fast!
I fell in love with Bash and Margrete; the banter, the SPICE, and everything about this couple was just amazing! Then the side characters are fantastic; I love their flow with the couple and their own personalities are the bomb.
Now onto the plot for this book, WOW! The amount of times I may have thought where the story was going. Yea I was wrong. But I won’t say anymore, ya’ll really need to go check out Katerine’s trilogy!
“You couldn’t pick and choose times to love someone. Love meant both sunshine-filled days and cold, hard nights.”
~~~
Katherine, first, special thank you to you for sending me a eARC. My heart leapt out of my heart when it hit my email. Can’t wait for book 3!
Book two of the Azantian Trilogy, and Quinn has hit it out of the park again. I fell in with her writing in book one, and when the form for book 2 was out. I hit that button, lighting fast!
I fell in love with Bash and Margrete; the banter, the SPICE, and everything about this couple was just amazing! Then the side characters are fantastic; I love their flow with the couple and their own personalities are the bomb.
Now onto the plot for this book, WOW! The amount of times I may have thought where the story was going. Yea I was wrong. But I won’t say anymore, ya’ll really need to go check out Katerine’s trilogy!
megandukebooks's review
4.0
This was a wild ride! The first half of this book was a little slow, but once they got to the island the action was nonstop! And that ending??? I definitely need to know where this story is going, because the story took an unexpected turn that I did not see coming. Can't wait for the 3rd book!
bellebookcorner's review
5.0
"I trust you with all my days, all my nights, and all the twilight moments in-between."
The story took a darker turn filled with dangerous trials and unexpected twists!
The story picks up right after the ending of book one, it is well written and well paced with major developments on the characters.
Told in mostly dual POVs, the main characters but also other character's POV which makes it more interesting!
Margrete is a lot stronger, trying to learn about her new powers, defense skill and also communicating skill with Bash.
However, Bash character's changes is something I didn't see coming but it was a nice touch to the story-seeing another vulnerable side from him.
I truly love their growing relationship, they're always supporting each other. They're not perfect and made mistakes but they are trying to be better for each other. I have no doubt they bring out the best version of themselves whenever they're together!
"Like hell I'm getting behind you. I fight at your side, princess."
The last few chapters are a wild ride with a twist that surprise me.
The epilogue with the villain's POV let the readers have a glimpse of what's coming on the final book. It'll be even more dangerous and the stakes are higher!
Overall, a great addition to The Azantian trilogy! It's enjoyable and entertaining, will keep you flipping the pages and finish it in one sitting!
I'm looking forward for the final book in this series to know how it all ends. I hope everything got their happy ending!
Actual rating: 4.5⭐
I received an advanced review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The story took a darker turn filled with dangerous trials and unexpected twists!
The story picks up right after the ending of book one, it is well written and well paced with major developments on the characters.
Told in mostly dual POVs, the main characters but also other character's POV which makes it more interesting!
Margrete is a lot stronger, trying to learn about her new powers, defense skill and also communicating skill with Bash.
However, Bash character's changes is something I didn't see coming but it was a nice touch to the story-seeing another vulnerable side from him.
I truly love their growing relationship, they're always supporting each other. They're not perfect and made mistakes but they are trying to be better for each other. I have no doubt they bring out the best version of themselves whenever they're together!
"Like hell I'm getting behind you. I fight at your side, princess."
The last few chapters are a wild ride with a twist that surprise me.
The epilogue with the villain's POV let the readers have a glimpse of what's coming on the final book. It'll be even more dangerous and the stakes are higher!
Overall, a great addition to The Azantian trilogy! It's enjoyable and entertaining, will keep you flipping the pages and finish it in one sitting!
I'm looking forward for the final book in this series to know how it all ends. I hope everything got their happy ending!
Actual rating: 4.5⭐
I received an advanced review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
injeniouslife's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jehaynay's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25