daffodill37's review against another edition
3.0
(Audio)
2.5 stars
Ok so I guess my biggest issue with this book (series) is that there's just too much going on. There are so many threads coming together that it gets really confusing. The author ends up giving us these big data dumps, which is just overload.
Regarding the sex scenes; I'm not a prude, I don't mind the smut but typically I'd go for a book with little plot and lots of smut or vice versa. Sometimes the sex scenes felt overdone or unnecessary.
Overall, I enjoyed the "murder mystery" plot of this story and there were parts of breaking the curse plot that were well done but I wish she had stuck to one or other. Having both of these plots running equal in the same book was overwhelming.
In the end, she does a good job of tying the story up in a neat little bow (which I always appreciate) while still leaving it open should she decide to add to the story in the future.
2.5 stars
Ok so I guess my biggest issue with this book (series) is that there's just too much going on. There are so many threads coming together that it gets really confusing. The author ends up giving us these big data dumps, which is just overload.
Regarding the sex scenes; I'm not a prude, I don't mind the smut but typically I'd go for a book with little plot and lots of smut or vice versa. Sometimes the sex scenes felt overdone or unnecessary.
Overall, I enjoyed the "murder mystery" plot of this story and there were parts of breaking the curse plot that were well done but I wish she had stuck to one or other. Having both of these plots running equal in the same book was overwhelming.
In the end, she does a good job of tying the story up in a neat little bow (which I always appreciate) while still leaving it open should she decide to add to the story in the future.
snortles's review against another edition
2.0
Two things.
I just want to know when we’re going to stop writing female MCs who are forced to sacrifice their entire being for a man…
And said man’s vice is WRATH, for crying out loud. There was not nearly enough spanking or choking in this smutty installment for that to be a believable concept. I NEED YOU TO COMMIT TO THE CHARACTER, KERRI!
I just want to know when we’re going to stop writing female MCs who are forced to sacrifice their entire being for a man…
And said man’s vice is WRATH, for crying out loud. There was not nearly enough spanking or choking in this smutty installment for that to be a believable concept. I NEED YOU TO COMMIT TO THE CHARACTER, KERRI!
shn808's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
booklybrittany's review against another edition
4.0
Emilia is an absolute, unapologetic badass.
Here’s to ending this trilogy on a high and my strong hopes that more things Wicked will someday come.
*cough* Pride *cough*
Here’s to ending this trilogy on a high and my strong hopes that more things Wicked will someday come.
*cough* Pride *cough*
darkndani's review against another edition
4.0
The only reason it took me months to finish this book is that life got in the way. Otherwise, I would have devoured this book within the first month it came out.
Everything I love about Wrath and Emilia but with that little extra spice.
Everything I love about Wrath and Emilia but with that little extra spice.
paigej's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sri_savita's review against another edition
I liked the premise of the first book and am choosing to treat it as a standalone. I do think the music cues in the audiobook were interesting, but they gave me a jump scare every time lol.
I preordered the 2nd one and was disappointed, and this one gave me terrible Feysand and From Blood & Ash flashbacks.
I'm not sure if I'll read more of the adult books in this world because I think I've outgrown the Romantasy genre. There's rarely enough fantasy world-building and plot for me, and I prefer to just read romance if I'm wanting more of that in the mix because there's more actual romantic/character development with less filler.
It seems like there will be a love triangle in a future book and I despise those.
I preordered the 2nd one and was disappointed, and this one gave me terrible Feysand and From Blood & Ash flashbacks.
I'm not sure if I'll read more of the adult books in this world because I think I've outgrown the Romantasy genre. There's rarely enough fantasy world-building and plot for me, and I prefer to just read romance if I'm wanting more of that in the mix because there's more actual romantic/character development with less filler.
It seems like there will be a love triangle in a future book and I despise those.
maxie_612's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jaelenhull's review against another edition
2.0
This series had so much potential. Unfortunately, the last installment in this trilogy fell SO flat for me.
renreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I loved the first book of this series so much. The second book was a tad confusing and this one was sadly, my least favorite. I originally DNFd last year at 60% but decided to finish this because of the new book that’s out. It didn’t feel like there was a real plot, just a means to an end. The first book just feels so different from this one. The chapters also had odd pacing, moving fast then slow and some chapters jumping without explanation. And some parts felt rushed. I still love the concept of the book and the characters and I hope I can fall back in love with this world in the authors new series especially now that it’s transitioned from YA to NA. I assume the unanswered questions will get answered in other books and I would still love to see a book on each sin. I will just have to accept this as Emilia and Wrath’s conclusion.