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A review by eloiseinparis
Garden of Dreams and Desires by Kristen Painter
2.0
Unfortunately this series is not getting any better. Although the character who started this spin off series is Augustine he is not the lead. So far every book has been focused on Harlow, even though her story isn’t that interesting and she isn’t a very active character. So far in all three books she’s been at the whim of the bad guys. Her powers are inactive, and the abilities she does have are helpful they are no more so than any of the lesser characters.
At least this time the story wasn’t driven by lies by omission told to Harlow, and Lally also mostly dropped her runaway slave act. But Giselle’s stint as head bad guy was laughable. She was written as a complete idiot and it made no sense how she was able to get as much power in the coven as she did. All of her his deeds left a quick and easy trail to her door. And when she was finally defeated she behaved like a spoiled 16 year old instead of a resourceful witch.
This series is just on disappointment after another. Its nothing like House of Comarre even though it takes place in the same universe. I may read the next book in the series, but it would be out of sheer boredom.
At least this time the story wasn’t driven by lies by omission told to Harlow, and Lally also mostly dropped her runaway slave act. But Giselle’s stint as head bad guy was laughable. She was written as a complete idiot and it made no sense how she was able to get as much power in the coven as she did. All of her his deeds left a quick and easy trail to her door. And when she was finally defeated she behaved like a spoiled 16 year old instead of a resourceful witch.
This series is just on disappointment after another. Its nothing like House of Comarre even though it takes place in the same universe. I may read the next book in the series, but it would be out of sheer boredom.