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br1106's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lulamanzana's review against another edition
3.0
Es un libro muy atrapante, que me trajo ciertas semejanzas a “Sangre y Cenizas” por el estilo de las protagonistas, más no por la trama.
Tiene muchas cosas: magia, mitología, guerra, amor. Pero, sin embargo, hay algo que me hizo bastante ruido y por eso no me terminó de cerrar: el consentimiento.
El libro está escrito en primera persona, por ende directamente podemos entender que siente/que desea/ que necesita la protagonista, pero teniendo en cuenta que el resto de personajes no pueden leerle la mente, hubieron límites sobrepasados. Hay escenas en este libro donde Cat está con Garrett y expresa no querer seguir con lo que estaban haciendo (beso/toqueteo/s3x0), pero al protagonista poco le importa e insiste, insiste e insiste hasta que ella cede (técnicamente desde el inicio quería pues detallaba sus pensamientos, pero él no lo sabía), mientras en otras oportunidades el toma decisiones por los dos a pesar de que ella previamente se haya mostrado en desacuerdo con mucho ahínco.
Cat me gustó como protagonista, pero Garrett no tanto: impulsivo, demandante e indiferente a las decisiones de ella, porque claro, el sabía exactamente lo que era mejor para Cat (mejor que ella incluso).
Aún no leí el segundo y me encantaría que fuera como esas sagas donde el interés amoroso cambia completamente. Esta bueno? La verdad que si, pero esas escenas opacaron enormemente el potencial de la historia.
Tiene muchas cosas: magia, mitología, guerra, amor. Pero, sin embargo, hay algo que me hizo bastante ruido y por eso no me terminó de cerrar: el consentimiento.
El libro está escrito en primera persona, por ende directamente podemos entender que siente/que desea/ que necesita la protagonista, pero teniendo en cuenta que el resto de personajes no pueden leerle la mente, hubieron límites sobrepasados. Hay escenas en este libro donde Cat está con Garrett y expresa no querer seguir con lo que estaban haciendo (beso/toqueteo/s3x0), pero al protagonista poco le importa e insiste, insiste e insiste hasta que ella cede (técnicamente desde el inicio quería pues detallaba sus pensamientos, pero él no lo sabía), mientras en otras oportunidades el toma decisiones por los dos a pesar de que ella previamente se haya mostrado en desacuerdo con mucho ahínco.
Cat me gustó como protagonista, pero Garrett no tanto: impulsivo, demandante e indiferente a las decisiones de ella, porque claro, el sabía exactamente lo que era mejor para Cat (mejor que ella incluso).
Aún no leí el segundo y me encantaría que fuera como esas sagas donde el interés amoroso cambia completamente. Esta bueno? La verdad que si, pero esas escenas opacaron enormemente el potencial de la historia.
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this slightly predictable but well written and fun novel.
mrkknick's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
reb_t's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
emolbe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.5
lawryn's review against another edition
5.0
NEW FAVORITE ROMANTASY!!!!! I cannot believe I’m just getting into Amanda Bouchet - her writing style and genre sync perfectly with my tastes so much so that I have PURCHASED these audiobooks with real human money
heabooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fantastic book with the perfect blend of fantasy and romance and I am so excited to read Amanda Bouchet’s future books. The world-building was so great, with a very rich world filled with depth and history. The land of Thalyria is so interesting with it’s Northerner’s possessing magic and it’s Southerners being just plain mortals. The presence of Gods, Goddess, Giants, Dragons, Oracles, and an abundance of magical powers and creatures weave throughout, leaving you waiting for the next surprises. There was a lot of interference by the Gods to ensure that Cat and Griffin are helped along the way; though I will say this lessened in the second half of the book. If certain Gods are so clearly behind Cat it makes me wonder why they let her be so badly hurt by Andromeda to begin with. But I guess you can just say the Gods are capricious.
I’m usually not a huge fan of books written in first person but Cat has such a great voice! She’s funny, very sarcastic, and just so entertaining to read her inner thoughts. I loved that Cat was also very tough and knew how to take care of herself. She doesn’t need anyone to rescue her and she’s not afraid to do whatever it takes to protect herself and those she cares about.
Griffin makes a great hero who is both tough and possessive as the mighty Warlord but also sweet and gentle when he’s confronted with Cat’s fears and insecurities. These two have such great chemistry and banter and bicker in the best way. I loved watching Cat learn to trust Griffin and begin to soften as well as watch Griffin really take it up a notch when he realizes that Cat is meant for him.
The supporting characters are just as interesting and I found myself falling completely in love with Beta Team. I hope there will be plenty of Flynn, Kato, and Carver in the next books. I do wish this book had a map so I could better understand the layout of Thalyria; it’s not too complicated but I always enjoy having a visual for books like this.
Content Warning: Cat was abused and tortured as a child
I’m usually not a huge fan of books written in first person but Cat has such a great voice! She’s funny, very sarcastic, and just so entertaining to read her inner thoughts. I loved that Cat was also very tough and knew how to take care of herself. She doesn’t need anyone to rescue her and she’s not afraid to do whatever it takes to protect herself and those she cares about.
Griffin makes a great hero who is both tough and possessive as the mighty Warlord but also sweet and gentle when he’s confronted with Cat’s fears and insecurities. These two have such great chemistry and banter and bicker in the best way. I loved watching Cat learn to trust Griffin and begin to soften as well as watch Griffin really take it up a notch when he realizes that Cat is meant for him.
The supporting characters are just as interesting and I found myself falling completely in love with Beta Team. I hope there will be plenty of Flynn, Kato, and Carver in the next books. I do wish this book had a map so I could better understand the layout of Thalyria; it’s not too complicated but I always enjoy having a visual for books like this.
Content Warning: Cat was abused and tortured as a child