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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
Pippa irritated me but I loved getting to spend more time with Arjun. I missed New Orleans as the setting, but it was interesting seeing more of the Sylvan Vale and Wild. I have some questions and some theories and am very excited to dive into the next book.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
A really wonderful fantasy, it’s exciting to spend so much of the story in the magical world of Sylvan Vale and Wyld. I really love getting so much more into Arjun and Pippas stories.
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
I’m sorry but what was that ending??? What do you mean the bitch fey guy is conspiring with Bastien’s sister? What does it mean??? Also, ngl, I do like Pippa and Arjun way more than Bastien and Celine. I mean, sure, the fascination with the dark and macabre is nice and all, but I always felt like there wasn’t enough foundation to justify this everlasting and devoted love between them. And sure, Pippa and Arjun were together for like three days, but they more trauma bonded emotionally vulnerable I feel like. Also I am interested to see whether there will be a corruption arc for our dear Celine. Finally, WHERE IS MY WIFE? IS SHE WELL? TELL ME RENEÉ TELL ME!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Sexual harassment
adventurous
dark
slow-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
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
Ok so I thought the banter and tension between Celine and Bastien made me smile A LOT, but I think Mr. Arjun Desai’s growth and POV in this book nearly has that beat! I adored how the concept of home was also explored within a feeling, person, and place. I know the second book really expanded the world, which was fun and well done, but book three felt like a major departure, a completely different book than the other two. However, I did really appreciate the different character perspectives, fast pacing, and how Ahdieh touched on themes of ambition and its potential destructive combination with power. Overall, while I love a magical fantasy world full of light and dark, I did miss the Gothic, dark vampy atmosphere of New Orleans from the first book. I also missed the fierce and strong willed Celine. Though she wasn’t central to book three, I found myself almost little more annoyed with her? Maybe just me. Hoping for more rich, dark gothic vibes and a more on par Celine for the last one!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Animal death, Sexual harassment
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
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:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Most of the book was about the dude characters and it was good but not at all like the first two 🤷🏼♀️ I also didn’t know there was a fourth book. Not bad a cute story but I wanted more
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes