nia9's review against another edition
5.0
Me ha encantado este libro, tenía muchas ganas de leer la historia de este personaje y no ha decepcionado. A pesar de los malos ratos al principio, ha sido una historia muy satisfactoria.
bea_endless's review
5.0
En realidad, le pondría 4.5⭐. Pero como lleva años siendo mi libro favorito, voy a ser generosa.
Yo sé que estoy sesgada. También sé que este libro solo tiene el efecto que tiene en mí porque primero me leí los otros 13 que van antes en la saga y ya estaba prendada de Ash.
Creo que igual, por eso, ahora que me lo he leído después de muchos años, no tiene el mismo efecto.
La primera parte sí que ha sido igual que la recordaba: desgarradora y una burrada.
Pero la segunda... No sé, es como que había cosas que no me cuadraban ya del todo. Interacciones, bromas y cosas que me han dado un poquito de cringe.
Pero como le tengo un cariño enorme y me sigue volviendo tarumba este universo, voy a mantener esta puntuación. Aunque sea un poquito más.
Yo sé que estoy sesgada. También sé que este libro solo tiene el efecto que tiene en mí porque primero me leí los otros 13 que van antes en la saga y ya estaba prendada de Ash.
Creo que igual, por eso, ahora que me lo he leído después de muchos años, no tiene el mismo efecto.
La primera parte sí que ha sido igual que la recordaba: desgarradora y una burrada.
Pero la segunda... No sé, es como que había cosas que no me cuadraban ya del todo. Interacciones, bromas y cosas que me han dado un poquito de cringe.
Pero como le tengo un cariño enorme y me sigue volviendo tarumba este universo, voy a mantener esta puntuación. Aunque sea un poquito más.
djinnia's review
4.0
Omg! poor acheron! i'm surprised he didn't end up postal after the crap he went through! The only problem i had with the entire book is that i would have loved to have more with tory.
I hurt to read what happened and nearly cried at some points. I hate Artemis. i just hate her.
this book is not for the faint of heart.
I hurt to read what happened and nearly cried at some points. I hate Artemis. i just hate her.
this book is not for the faint of heart.
coolhandluke140's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.0
This book is a very enjoyable read, and the narrator is fantastic.
I've read it a few times and listened to the audiobook this time around.
This story is heart wrenching, and a very difficult read. There is pain, there is trauma, there is suffering. However, there is a very happy ending, and I think getting through the difficult parts makes the happy ending all the more sweet.
Kenyon's world building is epic and deep. I thoroughly enjoy the lore and it helps me fully immerse in what is essentially a romance (with many, many spicy bits) when I don't normally enjoy those stories.
Acheron is a beautiful soul who went through hell (literally) and back many times over. His flaws and strengths are the main draw of this book, though it does push along the main plot of the series somewhat.
Even as a standalone read, I recommend this book. I'm only giving it 4 simply because it truly is brutal, and I can't say for sure all of the brutality was necessary. I think it does enhance the ending, but it's enough to probably push away many potential readers of this really great book.
I've read it a few times and listened to the audiobook this time around.
This story is heart wrenching, and a very difficult read. There is pain, there is trauma, there is suffering. However, there is a very happy ending, and I think getting through the difficult parts makes the happy ending all the more sweet.
Kenyon's world building is epic and deep. I thoroughly enjoy the lore and it helps me fully immerse in what is essentially a romance (with many, many spicy bits) when I don't normally enjoy those stories.
Acheron is a beautiful soul who went through hell (literally) and back many times over. His flaws and strengths are the main draw of this book, though it does push along the main plot of the series somewhat.
Even as a standalone read, I recommend this book. I'm only giving it 4 simply because it truly is brutal, and I can't say for sure all of the brutality was necessary. I think it does enhance the ending, but it's enough to probably push away many potential readers of this really great book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Torture, Addiction, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Violence, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Self harm, Rape, and Physical abuse
Minor: Murder
There's some explicit torture, slavery, and abuse (sexual, domestic, physical, emotional, and mental). The main character goes through the ringer throughout the first 2/3 of the book. There are some breaks sprinkled in, but it bites back harder each time until the couple of chapters before present day.amyreadsitall's review
3.0
The level of abuse depicted in this book was extremely difficult to read.
ashpash1014's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Violence, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Rape, Slavery, Sexual violence, Addiction, Confinement, Torture, Trafficking, Pedophilia, Self harm, and Sexual assault
rosekk's review
5.0
I love this book!! Acheron is my new favourite character, and I need to get the rest in the series!! I love how Sherrilyn Kenyon writes and the way the story is layed out. Even though it jumps several thousand years you actually get a sense that the first part happened a long time ago.