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A review by whatthefridge
Forgotten Vows by Lily Mayne
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
I had complained that the first book had too many filler sex scenes. The second book fixes that by keeping Ash and Lonan at a distance for compelling plot reasons.
I was worried that the amnesia aspect of Ash’s vow would be annoying, but it was surprisingly well done. The tension was tight and gripping without ever feeling forced.
This book introduces Lonan’s POV, and thank goodness for that! It extremely helps flesh out his character, who was too flat for me in the first book. I still think there’s some quirks to him that feel heavy-handed from the author, but it’s much more tolerable.
Because this novel is so plotty (in a good way), I’ve really been sold on the world building. I do love me some fae prophecies. And I like how realistic the reactions are.
Waiting on the final book to come out now. Very exciting!
I was worried that the amnesia aspect of Ash’s vow would be annoying, but it was surprisingly well done. The tension was tight and gripping without ever feeling forced.
This book introduces Lonan’s POV, and thank goodness for that! It extremely helps flesh out his character, who was too flat for me in the first book. I still think there’s some quirks to him that feel heavy-handed from the author, but it’s much more tolerable.
Because this novel is so plotty (in a good way), I’ve really been sold on the world building. I do love me some fae prophecies. And I like how realistic the reactions are.
Waiting on the final book to come out now. Very exciting!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Incest, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Confinement, Grief, Drug use, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cannibalism, Car accident, and Death of parent