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jennipea382's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism
bookishmind_13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Murder, and War
Minor: Body shaming, Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
selestre's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Child death, Medical content, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
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- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Torture
abicaro17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
toastyghosty13's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
I enjoyed learning a bit more about the overarching conspiracy behind the vamprys and the maiden's role in the ascension. There is still a lot more to uncover and unpack, and for that reason I will probably continue with the series. I have heard that the next book is the start of the end/downfall, so we'll see if I make it further than that.
Negative points for me were the cheesiness of the romance plot. It started to feel like the romance portion was equal parts of the content as the main plot lines, which is not really my thing. It started to feel like a bit too much, although it was still fun and I liked the wit and back and forth between Poppy and Casteel. The part that was a bit bleh for me was
I probably will not start the next book immediately since I feel like I need a bit of a breather, plus I have other books to finish. I do plan on at least reading the next one since the main conspiracy plot line is really interesting to me and this book ended on a bit of a twist (even though it was something I predicted after like chapter 8). I do want to find out more about this world and the topic of Ascension, the sleeping gods, and what Poppy's role is in this world that makes her so special to be the Chosen one.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Torture, and Classism
cait's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Minor: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, and Classism
nicetagg_readingslow's review against another edition
- 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
We pick up right where we left off in the first book. The Dark Prince and The Maiden on the run from the Asteri.
Kerian is by far my favorite character in the series thus far and I love being able to learn more about him and the connection he has to The Dark One. As well as learning his past and meeting his family.
The banter between Poppy and Hawk is perfection and his sadistic like of her stabbing him is definitely kind of hot.
The banter and friendship built between Kerian and Poppy is some of the best character growth in the series.
Watching these characters grow and learn about themselves and each other is definitely an added bonus to this book.
I like book 2 even more than I liked book 1 and now can’t wait to move into book 3.
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
clapyourshands's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism