bergha1998's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
3.25
It was really interesting. Basically the Hunger Games meets Vampires. With an enemies to lover trope. I just didn’t love it. The characters are all interesting and dynamic, but I never really felt like picking it up to read more.
Fantasy, Enemies to Lovers, Hunger Games, 2 1/2 🔥
“Finding comfort in all the ways she was like me and all the ways I wished I could be more like her.”
“My father loved me. I knew this. But he loved me in spite of what I was. Loved the parts of me that he could make like him.”
“She was a dreamer. Kind, but soft. She’d rather escape to the world she dreamed of than fight for this one.”
Fantasy, Enemies to Lovers, Hunger Games, 2 1/2 🔥
“Finding comfort in all the ways she was like me and all the ways I wished I could be more like her.”
“My father loved me. I knew this. But he loved me in spite of what I was. Loved the parts of me that he could make like him.”
“She was a dreamer. Kind, but soft. She’d rather escape to the world she dreamed of than fight for this one.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Genocide, War, Xenophobia, Cursing, Slavery, Torture, Confinement, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Child death, Grief, Body horror, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Death of parent, and Violence
tlaynejones's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Ableism, Colonisation, Gaslighting, and Blood
melere's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I liked it at first despite the gratuitous violence but it slowly became more cringe as time went on. Hated the romance, it was like a p*rno in some parts. I assumed because I liked Daughter of No Worlds it would be similar, it wasn't. I hated the relationship between Vincent and Oraya as well, it screamed abuse and brainwashing to me. This book made me realize that I don't think I like Romance. Like I love romances in fiction, but not Romance as a genre if that makes sense.
I could go on but many aspects of this book were just so bad from a technical perspective that I found it difficult to overlook. The characters had no depth so it was hard to get into. I actually liked Fourth Wing MORE and I thought it was pretty dreadful!
I could go on but many aspects of this book were just so bad from a technical perspective that I found it difficult to overlook. The characters had no depth so it was hard to get into. I actually liked Fourth Wing MORE and I thought it was pretty dreadful!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Death, War, Grief, Toxic relationship, Rape, Murder, Gaslighting, Cursing, Blood, Violence, Gore, and Sexual violence
fayemh's review against another edition
dark
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
I cannot believe this was self published, it was so much better written than every other self published book I've read in the past
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Minor: Rape
lekiare's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25
I took a chance on this book. The majority of reviews said it was great. People raved about the plot and the twists and the romance, and I figured it couldn't be too bad. But I'm always a little leary when books advertise that romance is a big part of the story. In the past that always meant more romance than story or plot or anything remotely smart. Thank goodness this is one of the better books! Actually, this book was awesome. So much so, that I was still awake at 3:00 a.m. last night trying to read because I really wanted to know what was going to happen next.
Honestly, I was really surprised by this novel. There were so many twists, so much world building that really immerses you in the story that I honestly could not stop reading. The fact that I didn't know how it was going to end, and that I was surprised by the way it did end, was just so thrilling to me. It is taking every ounce of willpower that I have to not start the second novel tonight. I really need to sleep! 😂
Honestly, I was really surprised by this novel. There were so many twists, so much world building that really immerses you in the story that I honestly could not stop reading. The fact that I didn't know how it was going to end, and that I was surprised by the way it did end, was just so thrilling to me. It is taking every ounce of willpower that I have to not start the second novel tonight. I really need to sleep! 😂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual content
lazyhellspawn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Torture, Violence, and Death
pixxyhex's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I didn' known till now if I would give this book anything over 2.5 stars.
The world building is bad. I mean really terrible. Also, what limited info we get, does not make sense.
The characters are both predictable and annoying.
Again we get the trope of an old guy with a young girl.
I could go on. These are just a few of the aspects of this book that both iritated me and bored me.
The only reason I gave this book 3 stars, is that the ending did give enough insight for me be minimally interested in reading the next book.
The world building is bad. I mean really terrible. Also, what limited info we get, does not make sense.
The characters are both predictable and annoying.
Again we get the trope of an old guy with a young girl.
I could go on. These are just a few of the aspects of this book that both iritated me and bored me.
The only reason I gave this book 3 stars, is that the ending did give enough insight for me be minimally interested in reading the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death of parent, and Violence
discoveringallena's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
5.0
5 🌟 rating
2 🌶️ spice
Wow does @carissabroadbentbooks know how to write a tournament and a slow burn 🔥👏🏼 the fantasy hits, the romance hits, the tournament hits!
If you like the hunger games, vampires, slow burn, tension, enemies to allies to lovers, and one huge plot twist READ THIS NOW. Battle scenes from the beginning throwing you right into this world.
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If you missed my stories this past week here’s an overview.
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Oraya is a badass FMC. She’s human adopted by the Nightborn King Vampire. The character development for her was exquisite. She joins the Kejari a tournament between all three vampire houses best warriors. The winner receives one wish. It can be anything.
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“Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart.”
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Raihn the dark and dangerous MMC. A ruthless vampire with incredibly talented skills & strengths. He is the enemy. Fighting for the crown and the biggest competition.
War breaks out in the House of Night, drawing everyone’s attention including those involved in the Kejari.
What happens when everything you thought you knew is now a lie?
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“Death isn’t frightening when weighed against an insignificant existence.”
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THE LAST PART OF THE BOOK had me in a chokehold!! I literally couldn’t put it down. My husband kept hearing me yelling things at the book 🤣 this is definitely one of the best world building and battles I’ve seen in a fantasy setting in a long time.
I am SO ready to start the sequel.
2 🌶️ spice
Wow does @carissabroadbentbooks know how to write a tournament and a slow burn 🔥👏🏼 the fantasy hits, the romance hits, the tournament hits!
If you like the hunger games, vampires, slow burn, tension, enemies to allies to lovers, and one huge plot twist READ THIS NOW. Battle scenes from the beginning throwing you right into this world.
-
If you missed my stories this past week here’s an overview.
-
Oraya is a badass FMC. She’s human adopted by the Nightborn King Vampire. The character development for her was exquisite. She joins the Kejari a tournament between all three vampire houses best warriors. The winner receives one wish. It can be anything.
-
“Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart.”
-
Raihn the dark and dangerous MMC. A ruthless vampire with incredibly talented skills & strengths. He is the enemy. Fighting for the crown and the biggest competition.
War breaks out in the House of Night, drawing everyone’s attention including those involved in the Kejari.
What happens when everything you thought you knew is now a lie?
-
“Death isn’t frightening when weighed against an insignificant existence.”
-
THE LAST PART OF THE BOOK had me in a chokehold!! I literally couldn’t put it down. My husband kept hearing me yelling things at the book 🤣 this is definitely one of the best world building and battles I’ve seen in a fantasy setting in a long time.
I am SO ready to start the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: War and Rape
khloereads86's review against another edition
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Cursing, and Gore
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death of parent, War, Sexual assault, Rape, and Murder
Minor: Torture and Slavery
madisonwren_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I was skeptical, but I loved this book. It took me a few (very short) chapters to get a hold of the story, then I soared through it. Maybe I don’t read enough fantasy, but I didn’t find it predicable and the ending surprised me. This book was rad.
This story is largely a vampire hunger games-ish situation, but it had several sweet and thoughtful moments spread throughout. Reflections on friendship, found family, political systems, how we value some people over others, etc.
A fun read that also has depth to it, in my humble opinion. Would recommend.
I’ll add, if you aren’t big on reading series (hi, it’s me) - I’m comfortable with this as a stand-alone. The ending is a total cliffhanger, but that’s fine by me.
This story is largely a vampire hunger games-ish situation, but it had several sweet and thoughtful moments spread throughout. Reflections on friendship, found family, political systems, how we value some people over others, etc.
A fun read that also has depth to it, in my humble opinion. Would recommend.
I’ll add, if you aren’t big on reading series (hi, it’s me) - I’m comfortable with this as a stand-alone. The ending is a total cliffhanger, but that’s fine by me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Child abuse