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It has been a while since I read book one and I'm meaning to read book two so I really needed a reread and this was the perfect time when the audio review copy came up :)

I was surprised how much I forgot and glad I did…. I loved the book even a little more the second time around as there are always things you miss the first read.

The audio book was fantastic, I loved the narrator . She did an awesome job, with the pace and pronunciation.
The reading and chapter switching was flawless in this audiobook, which often can be choppy in some audiobooks.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and for sure will pick up book two soon and most likely on audio again , as I enjoyed this very much.

If you like fantasy and audio books, give this a chance you will not regret it.

I rate it 4.5 ★

*I received a free e-copy from the author and chose to leave a voluntary review. Thank you!*

4.5 ★

I absolutely adored this book. It had everything I love in a good book. Supernatural beings, snarky humor, romance, action and many surprises along the way.

We deal with the Fae mostly but there are plenty of other supernatural groups as well. Overall I must say the world building was awesome, I loved their world mixed with ours. The author did a great job with world building, no info dumping but also not too slow or boring. I also enjoyed that some of the lore we know, does not apply in this world. Some do and others get a fresh spin on it.

The overall pacing of the book was good as well, there were a few times it just sped up out of nowhere but overall it was steady and great.

I loved Fortuna, she was strong, funny and still had a good head on her and made good decisions……. Most of the time. I liked that she stood her ground and did what she thought was best no matter what others said. She also accepted her faults and short comings and made it work.

Collith, I really liked I also liked that he is somewhat of a mystery and we along with Fortuna have to figure him out.

Laurie was one of my favorite characters and I’m dying to know more about him.

Oliver, …. Hmmmm not sure to be honest, even at the end…….. Sometimes it just left me a bit confused.

Overall. I really loved this book. Going in, I had no idea this is a new series and when I saw the ending I knew…… But man, what an ending it was. We get a major cliffhanger that keeps you begging for more and that I, myself did not see coming.

If you like fantasy or even urban fantasy, I highly recommend this book I’m so glad I had a chance to read it and find a new series to look forward to.

I give it 4.5 ★

thewhitethorn's review

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

3.5

fallingwings's review against another edition

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4.0

Cons:

× So in one of the trials, the MC is not allowed to ask another creature for aid (in helping her with that specific trial). Now granted, she doesn't necessarily ask for help, she threatens the person into helping her. So I guess...it gets a pass, but this just felt like one of those situations where the MC does something she's not supposed to and gets off scott free while someone else ends up the victim of her actions.

Pros:

× I love Fortuna. The first time she spoke, I instantly knew I'd love her character. Basically, someone asks her her name and she replies:

"Fuck," I answered, hiding my embarrassment. "Would you like to guess my last name? I'll give you a hint. It rhymes with 'shoe'."

× A MC who gains a special privilege and still has to deal with consequences for her actions? Sign me the hell up! Too many times do I see MC's, especially female MC's, who get off scott free for doing stupid things or making rash decisions. This is not the case here (except for the example I listed in the Cons section) and I'm living for it~

× This story is dark and gritty and I'm loving it.

× There is some kind of love triangle happening, but it doesn't bother me much to my surprise. Idk if it has to do with how the relationships are portrayed or if it's just a case where the MC actually isn't stringing two men along. She's wants to be loyal to Ollie, but at the same time, she knows he's just a figment of her imagination (or is he? Hmm) she can only see when she sleeps. When she feels things begin to change concerning her relationship with Collith, she pushes Oliver away when it comes to sexual or romantic gestures. I just gotta say: respect. I RESPECT that. Many other MC would be smacking on both men and then going "I wuv them both. Don't blame me I can't decide

× The author has a way of getting me attached to characters who only show up for a couple chapters.

Spoiler

Leviathan got me, okay? Making a creature look like a bloodthirsty beast but in actuality, it just wanted freedom and died as the final result? Rip my heart out why dontcha.

A big thank you to the author for suggesting it to me.

httpspuppy's review against another edition

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not to be too harsh but i hate everything about this book ngl. the plot, the pacing, the supposed romance and the world

crazysmoothies's review

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dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

toyoubooks's review

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Not for me! The side characters are given stereotypical characteristics for what feels like diversity’s sake. The perspective is shallow and the world is confusing. Maybe these problems I’m having are solved further into the book, but I’m not willing to find out tbh!

jaymehunt's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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