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amris's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Stalking
lauren_miller's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
overall, I enjoyed this coupling more than the first installment, but dear god, it was nearly overshadowed by the copious amount of poorly written (imo) sex, MUCH more than in #1. i'll admit, I powered through the first couple scenes, then skimmed the rest; seriously, there was too much sex for me...
the actual PLOT, I did enjoy. the idea of a blood ring is terrible and fascinating, and I liked how we got to learn more about Stygorn and the vampire hierarchy. we're also inching closer to the truth behind jules' and ruben's chaotic he's-the-enemy-while-she's-the-ONE dynamic. i'll continue reading on because I NEED to know more about that, and unfortunately, you can't just drop yourself in (well ok, you could, but when I tried we'd already skipped the good part!?) so more painful werewolf characterization is in my immediate future... sigh.
2.75 stars out of 5, ★★★☆☆
the actual PLOT, I did enjoy. the idea of a blood ring is terrible and fascinating, and I liked how we got to learn more about Stygorn and the vampire hierarchy. we're also inching closer to the truth behind jules' and ruben's chaotic he's-the-enemy-while-she's-the-ONE dynamic. i'll continue reading on because I NEED to know more about that, and unfortunately, you can't just drop yourself in (well ok, you could, but when I tried we'd already skipped the good part!?) so more painful werewolf characterization is in my immediate future... sigh.
2.75 stars out of 5, ★★★☆☆
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping
Minor: Addiction
rickireadss's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
this series is everything!!!! i’m loving the family vibes from these sisters, the love interests are SOOOO HOT, and the paranormal world is just so fun.
isadora is just such a relatable fmc. i felt so seen with her and loved being inside her head. devraj is SO FCKING HOT, like bro… 🥵🤭😮💨 love love love him. and he was also just really sweet, kinda cocky, and just all around an amazing mmc.
this was just a fun time - i love how it’s a romance plot but we also get a slightly suspenseful subplot going on in each book. it just makes even more enjoyable!! (also there is super hot sex too.. in case you were wondering 😏🤭)
⚠️tw/cw: kidnapping, trafficking, panic attacks/disorders, violence, blood, confinement, drug use, sexual violence
isadora is just such a relatable fmc. i felt so seen with her and loved being inside her head. devraj is SO FCKING HOT, like bro… 🥵🤭😮💨 love love love him. and he was also just really sweet, kinda cocky, and just all around an amazing mmc.
this was just a fun time - i love how it’s a romance plot but we also get a slightly suspenseful subplot going on in each book. it just makes even more enjoyable!! (also there is super hot sex too.. in case you were wondering 😏🤭)
⚠️tw/cw: kidnapping, trafficking, panic attacks/disorders, violence, blood, confinement, drug use, sexual violence
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Sexual violence, and Blood
thereadinghammock's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
Isadora and Devraj, what an opposite pair they are. But, hey, opposites attract, right? It took me longer than I expected to warm up to both of these characters. Don't get me wrong, I loved them dearly, but I wasn't as invested in their romance as quickly as I was for Evie and Mateo in Wolf Gone Wild, ya know? I think some of that is that I just had a hard time relating to both Isadora and Devraj as characters? I don't shy away from all attention like Isadora, I love being social (on my terms at least); and Devraj's lifestyle--the Bollywood, the world-traveling, the money--is so foreign to me too. I'd love to be able to afford some of that lifestyle, but I wouldn't want to have to live it full time.
But the plot itself, the blood trafficking ring popping up right under Ruben's nose, yikes!! We all know Reuben was pissed about that, and I can't wait for everything between him and Jules to come to a head (that books is going to be such a satisfying resolution to an epic slow burn romance). I wish the resolution of all that hadn't been just the last 10% of the book though. I would've liked to see a bit more breathing room at the very end for more relationship building, but I also recognize it was probably the same in the first book as well, but I was so engrossed in the story that I barely paid attention to those numbers? I think I had a few more interruptions in my reading time that put more awareness into that timing than usual.
I loved how much Isadora and Devraj kept telling themselves "oh, they couldn't possibly feel the same way about me" through the whole book. Opposites attract is a beloved trope for a reason, and these two were a perfect pair once they stopped getting in their own ways! I loved getting snippets of Devraj's past and nods to his Indian/ Hindu upbringing and the fun Bollywood references. Seeing Isadora slowly climb out of the shell she built for herself and grow in her own confidence was empowering to read. We've all gone through some level of that at some point and seeing the supportive community she has for herself help her realize that was so satisfying to read.
Already downloaded the next book, and can't wait to see how the always lovely, fantastically witchy Savoie sisters keep meeting their adorable matches in their supernatural New Orleans community!
But the plot itself, the blood trafficking ring popping up right under Ruben's nose, yikes!! We all know Reuben was pissed about that, and I can't wait for everything between him and Jules to come to a head (that books is going to be such a satisfying resolution to an epic slow burn romance). I wish the resolution of all that hadn't been just the last 10% of the book though. I would've liked to see a bit more breathing room at the very end for more relationship building, but I also recognize it was probably the same in the first book as well, but I was so engrossed in the story that I barely paid attention to those numbers? I think I had a few more interruptions in my reading time that put more awareness into that timing than usual.
I loved how much Isadora and Devraj kept telling themselves "oh, they couldn't possibly feel the same way about me" through the whole book. Opposites attract is a beloved trope for a reason, and these two were a perfect pair once they stopped getting in their own ways! I loved getting snippets of Devraj's past and nods to his Indian/ Hindu upbringing and the fun Bollywood references. Seeing Isadora slowly climb out of the shell she built for herself and grow in her own confidence was empowering to read. We've all gone through some level of that at some point and seeing the supportive community she has for herself help her realize that was so satisfying to read.
Already downloaded the next book, and can't wait to see how the always lovely, fantastically witchy Savoie sisters keep meeting their adorable matches in their supernatural New Orleans community!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Medical content
Minor: Confinement and Blood