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humblej's review against another edition
1.0
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
It was a difficult read for me. At times, I would start to like the characters but their behavior would throw me off again. Rona is constantly being indecisive, going back and forth on whether she wants to save Lissa and Cain's love or continue strengthening her own connection with him. I expected some of that from the summary but I thought she lacked a maturity a 2000 year old woman who'd been fighting for love should have. She had been helping all of these couples but she didn't seem to know much at all. I also couldn't understand why some of the characters accepted the things that they did.
There were several things throughout the book that rubbed me the wrong way but the worst part of it for me was
But yeah, it just wasn't for me.
It was a difficult read for me. At times, I would start to like the characters but their behavior would throw me off again. Rona is constantly being indecisive, going back and forth on whether she wants to save Lissa and Cain's love or continue strengthening her own connection with him. I expected some of that from the summary but I thought she lacked a maturity a 2000 year old woman who'd been fighting for love should have. She had been helping all of these couples but she didn't seem to know much at all. I also couldn't understand why some of the characters accepted the things that they did.
There were several things throughout the book that rubbed me the wrong way but the worst part of it for me was
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Rona being cursed for being raped. I mean, really? Victim blaming to the extreme. And even though I'd suspected that Cain was actually Seid, I'd given up on that theory by the end of the book. It seemed to be more about her letting herself feel again, to be human with her powers. And then suddenly Seid was there and it was actually him bleeding into Cain the whole time and she's just forgiving this guy who cursed her and punished her for something completely out of her control. And him cursing himself as some sort of subconscious penance for that isn't enough. Because he cursed her and then tormented her and tried to sabotage missions he gave her and generally comes across as really awful.But yeah, it just wasn't for me.
kate2440's review
2.0
I received this book as a part of the Read It Review It over on Goodreads. It had taken a lot longer to get to this book than I wanted but now I'm glad that I did put it off because I wasn't a fan.
I really like the cover with all the colours and it does tie into the actual story which I always love. I do think that the title of the book should have been white so that it would stand out a bit more.
As soon as I started this book I knew I was going to have trouble getting into it. It was far too confusing as I just didn't understand what was going on and at times it contradicted itself. There was times when I thought that it was going to get better but it never lasted. I liked the Paranormal side of the story and I wish it was in it more. The romance in the story just didn't work for me as it wasn't believable.
There was times when I liked and hated the characters. Rona seemed ok to start with but with a few issues which I understood where she was coming from but other times I just wanted to smack her as she was annoying and never seemed to know what she wanted. Cain I actually liked at the beginning but then at the end I just didn't like him.
Overall I really didn't like it as it just didn't seem to flow well but there was times when it was ok.
I really like the cover with all the colours and it does tie into the actual story which I always love. I do think that the title of the book should have been white so that it would stand out a bit more.
As soon as I started this book I knew I was going to have trouble getting into it. It was far too confusing as I just didn't understand what was going on and at times it contradicted itself. There was times when I thought that it was going to get better but it never lasted. I liked the Paranormal side of the story and I wish it was in it more. The romance in the story just didn't work for me as it wasn't believable.
There was times when I liked and hated the characters. Rona seemed ok to start with but with a few issues which I understood where she was coming from but other times I just wanted to smack her as she was annoying and never seemed to know what she wanted. Cain I actually liked at the beginning but then at the end I just didn't like him.
Overall I really didn't like it as it just didn't seem to flow well but there was times when it was ok.
kel7830's review
3.0
Overall, this book was fantastic! I really enjoyed reading it and, once I put it down, I couldn't wait to pick it back up again. I think the characters were developed really well, except for Seid. I really couldn't get a grasp on him. Despite Rona's explanation as to why he cursed her, I still felt the reasoning was lacking something.
There were times the descriptions of Cain's scar and how it affected his expressions were contradictory. Once it was said to perk up that side of his mouth and a second time it was said to keep that side of his mouth turned down as he smiled. I also couldn't ever tell if they just slept together or if they 'slept' together. The only sexual interchange I could interpret was heavy making out. I don't know if that was intentional and left up to the reader or if it should be assumed. With Rona being from a drastically different time period, I don't know what she would feel or think of giving herself up to someone especially when, back in her time, intercourse was prohibited outside of marriage. The depth and overwhelming-ness of Orona and Cain's relationship truly sucks you in. Anyone who is anyone will feel the want to have what they have. The length to which the other will go for their partner can be relayed through the words and expressions on the page.
I think the description of the book was a little misleading. It talks of Rona not believing in the true love she is meant to save for eternity, however throughout the book I got the impression she thoroughly believes in it and simply her belief in Seid was lost.
I also thought the ending was a bit lacking. I couldn't tell if Seid knew he'd cursed himself or if it happened on accident. I also couldn't determine how much he remembered of being cursed. If he remembered their interactions and what was said. And what happened to Cain? Is he still a real person? Is he still with Lissa? Granted, those questions may not be pertinent to the story.
I really liked the description and how Rona's naivete of the time period was carried through the book. Overall, I really liked this book, would recommend it to anyone looking for that New Adult love story, and will probably read it again!
There were times the descriptions of Cain's scar and how it affected his expressions were contradictory. Once it was said to perk up that side of his mouth and a second time it was said to keep that side of his mouth turned down as he smiled. I also couldn't ever tell if they just slept together or if they 'slept' together. The only sexual interchange I could interpret was heavy making out. I don't know if that was intentional and left up to the reader or if it should be assumed. With Rona being from a drastically different time period, I don't know what she would feel or think of giving herself up to someone especially when, back in her time, intercourse was prohibited outside of marriage. The depth and overwhelming-ness of Orona and Cain's relationship truly sucks you in. Anyone who is anyone will feel the want to have what they have. The length to which the other will go for their partner can be relayed through the words and expressions on the page.
I think the description of the book was a little misleading. It talks of Rona not believing in the true love she is meant to save for eternity, however throughout the book I got the impression she thoroughly believes in it and simply her belief in Seid was lost.
I also thought the ending was a bit lacking. I couldn't tell if Seid knew he'd cursed himself or if it happened on accident. I also couldn't determine how much he remembered of being cursed. If he remembered their interactions and what was said. And what happened to Cain? Is he still a real person? Is he still with Lissa? Granted, those questions may not be pertinent to the story.
I really liked the description and how Rona's naivete of the time period was carried through the book. Overall, I really liked this book, would recommend it to anyone looking for that New Adult love story, and will probably read it again!
jax_21's review against another edition
4.0
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was a little harder to get into then I thought it would be, but I finished it and ending up really liking it! I love the original take on the book and the thought of true love and how hard we are willing to fight for it. It was such a fast read once you get into it. The beginning was a little confusing but it started to make sense further into the story line.
The ending is not what I was expecting at all. She sacrificed her own happiness for the one she loved! I really like the way Jennifer wrote this book. I loved that it was very similar to how people treat love. The fact that some are willing to fight for love and others are not.
I quite enjoyed this book! I wished it was a littler clearer in the story line but you understand it once you get into it.
I really recommend reading this book if you're in the mood for something different!
This book was a little harder to get into then I thought it would be, but I finished it and ending up really liking it! I love the original take on the book and the thought of true love and how hard we are willing to fight for it. It was such a fast read once you get into it. The beginning was a little confusing but it started to make sense further into the story line.
The ending is not what I was expecting at all. She sacrificed her own happiness for the one she loved! I really like the way Jennifer wrote this book. I loved that it was very similar to how people treat love. The fact that some are willing to fight for love and others are not.
I quite enjoyed this book! I wished it was a littler clearer in the story line but you understand it once you get into it.
I really recommend reading this book if you're in the mood for something different!
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