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I somewhat enjoyed reading this, but there's so many things wrong with it.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent
Moderate: Sexism, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Kidnapping, War
The intro hooked me instantly and I was really intrigued by Poppy and her brazen disregard for the rules surrounding "who she was." The fact that the story introduced some serious sexual content pretty much right off the bat reminded me that this was certainly not YA and it's also most likely why there are so many fans. I think the sex sold this book, if I'm being quite frank.
There was a relatively decent plot, but nothing I haven't read before in a fantasy book. The characters irked me from start to finish (but especially towards the end). Their hot-and-cold "chemistry" made me angry more than anything else. It didn't make me feel invested in them. It didn't even feel like a "good" enemies-to-lovers trope (I use this label with quotes because I actually hate enemies-to-lovers, so what really constitutes as good??? I don't know, but this wasn't it).
By the end, I had lost the enthusiasm I had at the beginning and there wasn't a strong desire to put the sequel on my TBR. We'll see if I decide to finish out this series in the future.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Murder, Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood
Moderate: Gore, Death of parent, Murder
Graphic: Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Grief
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Murder
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Death of parent, Sexual harassment
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent
I thought the concept was very creative, a re-make of the once very popular vampire/werewolf story with some added complexities.
I loved all the characters and I was absolutely hooked after reading through a few chapters. I wanted to know more about the characters and where they were going and all the mystery that surrounds them and their beliefs.
The character development is also pretty good, and the dynamic between mostly all the characters but especially the main characters is too funny.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes a good mix of plot and character driven development. And who isn't daunted by a long series or a couple steamy scenes.
Graphic: Body shaming, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment
Minor: Child death