thepictureofashjayy's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
OH MY STARS!!
I need book three right now!! I really enjoyed getting to know Gal better as we saw the story continue from his point of view, I’m hoping that Vows of Empire is told from both Gal and Ettian’s perspectives, I really cannot wait to see how the finale unfolds!!
The queer rep in this book was as incredible as the first book, the romance TUGGED at my heartstrings and I loved how well it played into the enemies-to-lovers trope!!
Despite all of this, I did take a star off my review as I still don’t think it’s a white woman’s place to tell the story of two queer boys of colour. Though, I would be very interested to hear what Black and Latine readers have to say!!
Overall, it was fantastic. I’m thinking it may very well end up being the Empire of the trilogy!! I’m so excited (and terribly nervous) to read the finale…
I need book three right now!! I really enjoyed getting to know Gal better as we saw the story continue from his point of view, I’m hoping that Vows of Empire is told from both Gal and Ettian’s perspectives, I really cannot wait to see how the finale unfolds!!
The queer rep in this book was as incredible as the first book, the romance TUGGED at my heartstrings and I loved how well it played into the enemies-to-lovers trope!!
Despite all of this, I did take a star off my review as I still don’t think it’s a white woman’s place to tell the story of two queer boys of colour. Though, I would be very interested to hear what Black and Latine readers have to say!!
Overall, it was fantastic. I’m thinking it may very well end up being the Empire of the trilogy!! I’m so excited (and terribly nervous) to read the finale…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Alcohol
xoodlebooks's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, and War
Moderate: Blood, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Vomit
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