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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I loved the first book so much and was hooked so quickly. This time I wasn’t sold as fast and wasn’t sure that I liked the main character. She grew on me and I loved the enemies to lovers aspect, the banter was great. Just enough build up to leave you wanting more. I did think there was a little to much on again, off again; but overall really enjoyed the story line and read it in less than 10 hours!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
relaxing
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
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
meh
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m more of a shadow daddy lover than a monster romance lover, so I liked the first book a lot more. I almost DNFed at the 30% mark because there was so much misogyny and injustice that I was really angry. The book got better for me after that point, but I was never super invested in the romance. I needed more physical chemistry/tension or more enemies to friends to lovers to get on board with the romance. It was pretty sparse on romance building. I also wish there was more fantasy throughout the story, maybe a folk tale or something. I really appreciated Chrysantha’s motivations and how they shaped her choices, I think her backstory and motivations were more flushed out than Alessandra’s in the first book. This story has good, YA level discussion about sexism, abuse of power, misogyny, etc. which brought the rating up for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Murder, Gaslighting
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Sexual assault, Blood