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A review by acg233
Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole
3.0
I'm always hesitant to write a review or post about ~romance novels~ because tbh I'm a little embarrassed at how much I like them. This year, I've decided to be more open about everything that I read, because I encourage my friends and loved ones to read whatever floats their boat, as long as they're reading. I realize that if I'm ashamed of what I read, I'm not setting the example there.
Shoutout to my little for getting me sucked into this series- I started on New Years Eve and have knocked out eight already. I haven't read them in order, however, because I'm having to wait on hold for copies at my library, so I'm just taking whichever pops up next.
Main Characters: 4/5
Bettina is our main character in this installment and while I liked her, she wasn't my favorite. Bettina has a lack of self-confidence and, while this leads to some great character growth, it also means that she is pretty wishy-washy through the entirety of the novel, and a little blind to what Trehan is giving up in order to be with her.
Secondary Characters: 2/5
Um, so I pretty much hated most of the secondary characters in this novel, but maybe I'm supposed to? Because they're evil? Raum and Morgana are terrible people who use Bettina for their own gain, Caspion is hot-headed and proud, and Salem is kind of obnoxious.
Plot: 4/5
I really enjoyed the premise of this novel, minus the fact that Bettina is in love with Caspion. I know that it adds another layer of dimension, but it just made her an unlikeable character. The plot itself was interesting and multi-faceted.
Writing Style: 3/5
Normally I love Cole's writing style- it moves quickly, gets the work done, and keeps the reader engaged. I still liked the writing style here, but I found some parts slowed a little more than in other novels. I also think that the plot premise wasn't executed as well as it could have been, and I attribute this to the writing style.
Ending: 3/5
Just like each Kresley Cole novel, something comes between them that makes you wonder if they'll be able to make it through. I think the part I didn't like here was that neither character acted well, which caused their issue, and because there were deeper seeded issues, it didn't feel like that wrap-up was quite enough.
Total: 16/25 = 3 stars (I still loved it tho)
Shoutout to my little for getting me sucked into this series- I started on New Years Eve and have knocked out eight already. I haven't read them in order, however, because I'm having to wait on hold for copies at my library, so I'm just taking whichever pops up next.
Main Characters: 4/5
Bettina is our main character in this installment and while I liked her, she wasn't my favorite. Bettina has a lack of self-confidence and, while this leads to some great character growth, it also means that she is pretty wishy-washy through the entirety of the novel, and a little blind to what Trehan is giving up in order to be with her.
Secondary Characters: 2/5
Um, so I pretty much hated most of the secondary characters in this novel, but maybe I'm supposed to? Because they're evil? Raum and Morgana are terrible people who use Bettina for their own gain, Caspion is hot-headed and proud, and Salem is kind of obnoxious.
Plot: 4/5
I really enjoyed the premise of this novel, minus the fact that Bettina is in love with Caspion. I know that it adds another layer of dimension, but it just made her an unlikeable character. The plot itself was interesting and multi-faceted.
Writing Style: 3/5
Normally I love Cole's writing style- it moves quickly, gets the work done, and keeps the reader engaged. I still liked the writing style here, but I found some parts slowed a little more than in other novels. I also think that the plot premise wasn't executed as well as it could have been, and I attribute this to the writing style.
Ending: 3/5
Just like each Kresley Cole novel, something comes between them that makes you wonder if they'll be able to make it through. I think the part I didn't like here was that neither character acted well, which caused their issue, and because there were deeper seeded issues, it didn't feel like that wrap-up was quite enough.
Total: 16/25 = 3 stars (I still loved it tho)