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libbeta's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
damntonyboy's review against another edition
5.0
Sniff….I knew it was coming but the last line just melted my heart in a good way. ‘There was only one name. Simon.’ Love story. Many heart emojis…
This would not be my normal genre but I like to branch out. And new author to me. Not at all disappointed. Then I went and looked- debut novel??!! What?!! You go!
This took me by surprise with how much I was deeply invested in the world of angels, demons and otherwise. The very first line, that prologue, if this was the sampler of the digital book I would have bought it with just that chapter alone.
The angels did our FMC dirty and thats why I picked this book up quite honestly. Love when angels are sort of cray cray. The mystery of our FMC being a badass with a sword and a complete ducking crazy awesome family mystery like Indiana jones meets the paranormal with a hunky love interest….yea I can’t wait for Book 2
This would not be my normal genre but I like to branch out. And new author to me. Not at all disappointed. Then I went and looked- debut novel??!! What?!! You go!
This took me by surprise with how much I was deeply invested in the world of angels, demons and otherwise. The very first line, that prologue, if this was the sampler of the digital book I would have bought it with just that chapter alone.
The angels did our FMC dirty and thats why I picked this book up quite honestly. Love when angels are sort of cray cray. The mystery of our FMC being a badass with a sword and a complete ducking crazy awesome family mystery like Indiana jones meets the paranormal with a hunky love interest….yea I can’t wait for Book 2
bookswithstacie_'s review against another edition
4.0
As soon as I read the blurb for Grave Secrets I just needed to read it. So I jumped at the chance to be on the audiobook tour.
This is my first book by Cassandra that I've read and I love the writing style.
I loved the storyline and found myself needing to know what happens and I got fully invested in Allie's life.
It's a slow build so perfect for everyone that loves a slow build story. It has everything you want in a novel!
If you love Audiobooks then you really should pick up the audiobook of Grave Secrets.
I really enjoyed how the narrator delivered the story.
This is my first book by Cassandra that I've read and I love the writing style.
I loved the storyline and found myself needing to know what happens and I got fully invested in Allie's life.
It's a slow build so perfect for everyone that loves a slow build story. It has everything you want in a novel!
If you love Audiobooks then you really should pick up the audiobook of Grave Secrets.
I really enjoyed how the narrator delivered the story.
minionjenn's review against another edition
4.0
Wow what a story!
First off Rebecca comes off as a spoiled brat and for the most part I just wanted to reach in the book and slap her.
I love how the angels are not made out to be all great and whatnot.
If your looking for a bad a** fmc and a sweet but also messed up love story with some tragedies and messed up stories this is the book for you
All of That being said the ending made it so much better for me personally. I wanted those 2 together!
First off Rebecca comes off as a spoiled brat and for the most part I just wanted to reach in the book and slap her.
I love how the angels are not made out to be all great and whatnot.
If your looking for a bad a** fmc and a sweet but also messed up love story with some tragedies and messed up stories this is the book for you
All of That being said the ending made it so much better for me personally. I wanted those 2 together!
abibliodragon's review against another edition
2.0
DNF. I just couldn't get into any of the characters or the story
starsandvellum's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this book so much more than I actually did. It has all the fixings for a book I'd enjoy.
- Family Mystery
- Romance
- Slow Burn
- Demons
Overall, while I think this was a good book, I probably wouldn't read it again. I loved the dynamic between Allie and Simon, they're so cute. I loved Allie as a character as well, she's completely badass and loveable. I think we all want to have a bit of Allie in our personalities. I loved how the "haunted house" kind of atmosphere played into it as well (also being a lover of old house style horror and mystery)
I wasn't a huge fan of how the story was told. In the first quarter of the book a lot of the backstory is told through dialogue with Simon. Although it's written very descriptively and doesn't read as authentic dialogue if that makes sense? It didn't feel natural and it felt kind of monotonous. The latter half of the book was better, but still didn't whisk me away.
The overall plot of this book (I won't say because of spoilers) wasn't one that was made for me either. I'm not a fan of the trope. Had I known this going into the book, I would have been more prepared. It was a little let down?
Overall, I think this is a great story for a certain type of person. Unfortunately at this time, that person wasn't me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free Ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair, honest review.
- Family Mystery
- Romance
- Slow Burn
- Demons
Overall, while I think this was a good book, I probably wouldn't read it again. I loved the dynamic between Allie and Simon, they're so cute. I loved Allie as a character as well, she's completely badass and loveable. I think we all want to have a bit of Allie in our personalities. I loved how the "haunted house" kind of atmosphere played into it as well (also being a lover of old house style horror and mystery)
I wasn't a huge fan of how the story was told. In the first quarter of the book a lot of the backstory is told through dialogue with Simon. Although it's written very descriptively and doesn't read as authentic dialogue if that makes sense? It didn't feel natural and it felt kind of monotonous. The latter half of the book was better, but still didn't whisk me away.
The overall plot of this book (I won't say because of spoilers) wasn't one that was made for me either. I'm not a fan of the trope. Had I known this going into the book, I would have been more prepared. It was a little let down?
Overall, I think this is a great story for a certain type of person. Unfortunately at this time, that person wasn't me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free Ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair, honest review.
itputsthebookupontheshelf's review against another edition
4.0
This book was different than I had expected, but it was super fun. I was expecting something just a bit darker, but I actually really enjoyed the playfulness of the characters and storyline. Part of this was how the author poked fun at herself with one of the MCs being "info dumpy" as he told stories about himself or the past.
mx_t_books's review against another edition
3.0
This is your book if you like:
*Demon killer FMC
*Demon-like MMC
*Angels, demons and other creatures
*Different planes of existence
*Family mystery
*Lost memories
*Elemental magic
*Super slow burn
This book was a nice paranormal fantasy with a side of romance. The worldbuilding was interesting with angels, demons and different planes of existence. The FMC and the MMC started as enemies, but it soon developed into reluctant allies. The mysteries surrounding the FMC family where quite complex, but the constant use of flashbacks was a bit repetitive.
The book started strong, with the FMC in the last leg of her life as a demon hunter whose memories will be erased be angels once her time is up. She then discovers she's got a bog old manor and the MMC, whom she's tried to kill thinking he was a demon, takes her there. The middle of the book dragged a bit as they set to uncover the mysteries surrounding both main characters. Their relationship develops slowly and I appreciate the efforts to get them bantering while they investigate, but their interactions where not my favourite. Much of the story on this part centers on the MMC recalling parts of his long life and the FMC seeing flashbacks brought about by magic, I suppose. The third part of the book picks up a bit as many secrets are uncovered.
My biggest complain is that there were parts where heavier editing was needed. But all in all is a good story.
It doesn't really end in a cliffhanger, which I appreciated, but it leaves many questions unanswered.
*Demon killer FMC
*Demon-like MMC
*Angels, demons and other creatures
*Different planes of existence
*Family mystery
*Lost memories
*Elemental magic
*Super slow burn
This book was a nice paranormal fantasy with a side of romance. The worldbuilding was interesting with angels, demons and different planes of existence. The FMC and the MMC started as enemies, but it soon developed into reluctant allies. The mysteries surrounding the FMC family where quite complex, but the constant use of flashbacks was a bit repetitive.
The book started strong, with the FMC in the last leg of her life as a demon hunter whose memories will be erased be angels once her time is up. She then discovers she's got a bog old manor and the MMC, whom she's tried to kill thinking he was a demon, takes her there. The middle of the book dragged a bit as they set to uncover the mysteries surrounding both main characters. Their relationship develops slowly and I appreciate the efforts to get them bantering while they investigate, but their interactions where not my favourite. Much of the story on this part centers on the MMC recalling parts of his long life and the FMC seeing flashbacks brought about by magic, I suppose. The third part of the book picks up a bit as many secrets are uncovered.
My biggest complain is that there were parts where heavier editing was needed. But all in all is a good story.
It doesn't really end in a cliffhanger, which I appreciated, but it leaves many questions unanswered.