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readsinpixels's Reviews (568)
This book might have broken me.
I don't remember any book that made me ugly cry as much as this one did. Is it a perfect book? No. But this series pulled such a visceral emotional reaction from me, unlike anything I've ever read. I was so scared of what these characters might experience that I kept putting this book down so I don't have to experience their pain. It took me almost 2 months to finish, and it was all worth it.
The clan is our blood, and the Pillar is its master!
I don't remember any book that made me ugly cry as much as this one did. Is it a perfect book? No. But this series pulled such a visceral emotional reaction from me, unlike anything I've ever read. I was so scared of what these characters might experience that I kept putting this book down so I don't have to experience their pain. It took me almost 2 months to finish, and it was all worth it.
The clan is our blood, and the Pillar is its master!
I can definitely see myself liking this book at another time when I'm in a certain mood for this kind of story. While I never read Daisy Jones & The Six, I watched the TV series, and I see why people compared the two. I just wish I had watched more reviews before picking it up so I'd have been more prepared and adjusted my expectations.
This was far from the epic love story I expected, and I could not get past it. I'll try again in the future.
This was far from the epic love story I expected, and I could not get past it. I'll try again in the future.
This is the third romance book I'm DNFing this month, I don't know what is wrong with me tbh. Might try again at another time.
I'm currently in a major slump and I know this book is not gonna help getting out of it. I wanted to try it for the podcast/bookclub I'm following but I'm just not feeling it. I might try it again in the future because it does complete some of my yearly reading challenges.
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Sometimes this book felt a bit too real. It was so eerie and ominous. At first, I was a bit put off by the writing style but it grew on me the more I read it. It fits so perfectly with the tone of the story and its heavy focus on the community rather than singular characters. The ending was a bit too rushed for me. Also, I researched some horror tropes for Cassidy's Spooky Challenge in 2024 so I unfortunately knew the big reveal in the end. My advice to you, go in knowing as little as possible.
If you get infuriated reading from a character that is very naive and submissive, skip this one. There are some explicit stuff I'm not sure needed to go as extreme as they did, so check trigger warnings.
I read this book in 1 day. It was very bingable and easy to read. It's a set-up book for the series. I knew going in that the romance will come later so I expected a slower start. I wish we had more information, but it's very intentionally written in a way that feeds you information slowly, over multiple books, so if you like your stories fast paced this won't be for you.
The rating could be a bit inflated considering how low my expectations were going in, but I'm really happy I finally gave it a shot. I'll probably binge read the whole series in the coming months.
I read this book in 1 day. It was very bingable and easy to read. It's a set-up book for the series. I knew going in that the romance will come later so I expected a slower start. I wish we had more information, but it's very intentionally written in a way that feeds you information slowly, over multiple books, so if you like your stories fast paced this won't be for you.
The rating could be a bit inflated considering how low my expectations were going in, but I'm really happy I finally gave it a shot. I'll probably binge read the whole series in the coming months.
medium-paced
I was so into the first 50% of this book. I was vibing seeing Vi on her own, trying to wrestle her inner beliefs and actually developing as a character outside of her relationship with Xaden.
And just as I thought this is it, they are getting to a point of understanding and peace, another secret got revealed and put them back to the start of the book and the whole will they won't they all over again. The whole reasoning behind why Xaden wasn't there for them to actually talk their shit out was so under-explained. And even then we was there and talking, every single conversation where they were getting somewhere and resolving their issues got interrupted every. single. fucking. time. I contemplated throwing my kindle across the room multiple times.
This book definitely could have been shorter. The ending felt very rushed for how long it was set up. It ended too abruptly as well.
I will pick up the next book, but if I feel underwhelmed by it again I'll probably DNF the series.
And just as I thought this is it, they are getting to a point of understanding and peace, another secret got revealed and put them back to the start of the book and the whole will they won't they all over again. The whole reasoning behind why Xaden wasn't there for them to actually talk their shit out was so under-explained. And even then we was there and talking, every single conversation where they were getting somewhere and resolving their issues got interrupted every. single. fucking. time. I contemplated throwing my kindle across the room multiple times.
This book definitely could have been shorter. The ending felt very rushed for how long it was set up. It ended too abruptly as well.
I will pick up the next book, but if I feel underwhelmed by it again I'll probably DNF the series.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
I really liked the characters and the 'interlude' chapters really gave something unique to the story and kept me turning the pages. The main thing that didn't work for me was the ending. It felt a bit too unbelievable and shoehorned in only because the author had a specific scene in mind, but to me, it felt forced and 'what would look more cool' type of a moment.
I'll definitely check out more stuff from this author.
I'll definitely check out more stuff from this author.