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kjnavillus's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
mksassi's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
dkgreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.5
Totally loving this series! The tension definitely cranked up in this installment and kept me on my toes. I kinda wish Diem had made one decision quicker than she did, but overall I loved everything about this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
sarah_sedai_blueajah's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
one_more_chapter96's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
Brilliant sequel and couldn’t wait to find out where this next instalment was going to take us. I liked that several elements of the story sere unexpected / didn’t follow typical tropes we usually see. That being said, the romance subplot felt a little too drawn out in this one - I understood why but I think it could have been revealed a little quicker. Overall the tension and the pining was so good, the emotions were everywhere with this book! Enjoyed the mix of politics and battle and character development among the romance. I felt Diem was a little more annoying in this book but I couldn’t really blame her. Luther and all the side characters were brilliant though. So well written and some twists at the end I didn’t see coming!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Death of parent
Minor: Incest, War, Blood, and Child abuse
library_of_artemis's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
*This review is written without spoilers. If it isn’t descriptive enough it’s because I’m trying to avoid giving away the first book and this book*
Diem is forced into a new role that puts her face-to-face with not only the Descendend but also with the many secrets being kept from her. After spending time in Lumnos City with the Descended of the House of Corbois, Diem starts to realize that not all Descended are the spoiled, evil snobs she has been raised to believe. Over the course of the book new alliances and friendships are made while old relationships are tested to the brink of breaking. Diem must split herself between the mortals she grew up with and the Descended she is now bound to. She is not only tested mentally but faces a life-threatening challenge that if she wins, will change her life forever.
The slow burn, enemies-to-lovers in this book is FULL of witty, snarky, flirty banter that is so reminiscent of both Feyre & Rhys from ACOTAR and Violet & Xaden from Fourth Wing. The writing and plot twists are really good and I found myself crying multiple times over the course of my reading! I’m officially half-way through this 4 book fantasy series and I can’t wait to start Book 3!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
maddy_clark's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Abandonment, Death of parent, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
maggies's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
This series is ticking my fantasy boxes, and I'm having a great time! Book #2 is a great sequel, moving the central conflict forward, answering important questions, and asking new ones. The development of Diem's relationships with the Descended and her mortal friends and family was fantastic, their conflicts realistic and the court scheming so juicy. Love it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Toxic relationship
escaperoom's review
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Grief
Moderate: War
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