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mjk1221's review against another edition
3.0
I think one of my problems in the books is Aldrik is supposed to be 7 years older than Vhalla, but they actually act more the same age. Aldrik being the general and the crown prince does cause his “cold” states towards Vhalla, but he seems a little emotionally stunted to me. To be fair, given his upbringing (or what we’ve also learned of his upbringing), he probably is, but it’s a little off-putting for me sometimes. Otherwise, I’m really glad the hot-cold stage got aired out in this book and we shouldn’t have that anymore!
Vhalla in the book wavered between finding her inner strength beyond her age and experience to reverting back to her age for me. The end-ish when she had to conceal her identity was a little strange for me in the manner it was written. I did really enjoy the side characters she’s developed relationships with, though. I also like Prince Baldair, but he’s a little bit of that bad boy so how can you not?!
The story overall was better in this book than the 1st book, but I think the romance flip flopped for me. I enjoyed the romance in book 1 more than book 2. I will say I’m glad we weren’t left lingering in the hot/cold, will/won’t they limbo for long in the series! I’m just waiting for the book where everything is on the same level.
I am VERY happy, though, that I have the complete series to listen to because the ending in book 2 is a CLIFFHANGER. What kind of ending was that?!
If you’re smut checking, there is only kissing up to book 2.
Vhalla in the book wavered between finding her inner strength beyond her age and experience to reverting back to her age for me. The end-ish when she had to conceal her identity was a little strange for me in the manner it was written. I did really enjoy the side characters she’s developed relationships with, though. I also like Prince Baldair, but he’s a little bit of that bad boy so how can you not?!
The story overall was better in this book than the 1st book, but I think the romance flip flopped for me. I enjoyed the romance in book 1 more than book 2. I will say I’m glad we weren’t left lingering in the hot/cold, will/won’t they limbo for long in the series! I’m just waiting for the book where everything is on the same level.
I am VERY happy, though, that I have the complete series to listen to because the ending in book 2 is a CLIFFHANGER. What kind of ending was that?!
If you’re smut checking, there is only kissing up to book 2.
peppa1972's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laynefaire's review against another edition
5.0
Book Two is even better than the first!
After Vhalla's life is irrevocably changed, she's conscripted into the Emperor's army as he seeks to force her to use her magic for his own ambitions to expand his empire.
As the Army moves across the continent and multiple attempts are made on Vhalla's life, Vhalla and Prince Aldrick's relationship deepens, their attraction undeniable.
The book ends on a cliffhanger when the regiment Aldrick is leading is ambushed and Vhalla rushes to save him with her wind magic when he is thrown from a cliff. Vhalla loses consciousness.
Another amazing book that had me in the edge of my seat, my heart in my throat. I immediately started book 3, desperate to know Aldrick's fate!
After Vhalla's life is irrevocably changed, she's conscripted into the Emperor's army as he seeks to force her to use her magic for his own ambitions to expand his empire.
As the Army moves across the continent and multiple attempts are made on Vhalla's life, Vhalla and Prince Aldrick's relationship deepens, their attraction undeniable.
The book ends on a cliffhanger when the regiment Aldrick is leading is ambushed and Vhalla rushes to save him with her wind magic when he is thrown from a cliff. Vhalla loses consciousness.
Another amazing book that had me in the edge of my seat, my heart in my throat. I immediately started book 3, desperate to know Aldrick's fate!
leaiein's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.75
brightside_83's review against another edition
5.0
Currently staring at ALL the pieces of my BROKEN HEART on the FLOOR ... No, just - NO!!! AHHHH WHAT EVEN WAS THAT ENDING .... ?!? Book 3 please give me PEACE .... ***UGLY CRYING***
niya_saliha's review against another edition
3.0
This is starting to look like an entirely mediocre series. No well developed side characters, lacklustre romance between leads and even as book two ends, very little clarity on the magic system.
Also, what is it with every plot point being swept away for the sake of the romance? Vhalla is heading to the war front and her foremost concern is whether the prince likes her or not. Any conversation Vhalla has with her friends and acquaintances would sorely fail the Bechdel test. Its starting to grate on my nerves.
Vhalla should have grown into her power by now. Her power is critical to the war and she lets herself be swept up in political plays like she doesn't have a valuable bargaining chip in her hand.
Also, what is it with every plot point being swept away for the sake of the romance? Vhalla is heading to the war front and her foremost concern is whether the prince likes her or not. Any conversation Vhalla has with her friends and acquaintances would sorely fail the Bechdel test. Its starting to grate on my nerves.
Vhalla should have grown into her power by now. Her power is critical to the war and she lets herself be swept up in political plays like she doesn't have a valuable bargaining chip in her hand.
katha_rinaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
clace_19's review against another edition
4.0
4.06!
This one was actually enjoyable and set out a great road for the story to progress.
I'm gonna start with my love for Daniel, he was the perfect friend, he knew when to advise and when to listen but the thing that I loved the most about him was that he was there with her everytime she needed him like he would've been the perfect love interest.
Vhalla (I just hate that name so much) was better in this book but still she needed to stand up for herself. I hated that she always thought that she was wrong like get your head out of your ass woman.
Aldrik got better by the second half but I still don't like his character that much like he's got out of my hate zone but his tendency to make vhalla feel like shit made me hate him. He started making his way to the neutral zone by the end of the book. ( Hes still not there yet)
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I loved larel in the last book and even in this one also liked Fritz alot and I liked how we got to see their character depth and their emotional complexity I was so sad when the author killed larel BECUASE she was one of the reasons why I was reading this book.
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Romance was eugh I felt like it was toxic and I can't like it untill aldrik redeems himself.
World building didn't see it in this book.
Plot, there wasn't much in the plot it could have easily been so good if she decided to give the plot a little focus because it is declared at the end of air awakens that vhalla would be conscripted so it was supposed to be in this book that we got the action and war scenes but nope itll be earth's end the third part.
It was definitely more characters driven and I mean it was very character driven I liked that we got to see the characters evolve but It got boring and the book literally took more than 200 pages to get into its action and those last 150 pages were
This one was actually enjoyable and set out a great road for the story to progress.
I'm gonna start with my love for Daniel, he was the perfect friend, he knew when to advise and when to listen but the thing that I loved the most about him was that he was there with her everytime she needed him like he would've been the perfect love interest.
Vhalla (I just hate that name so much) was better in this book but still she needed to stand up for herself. I hated that she always thought that she was wrong like get your head out of your ass woman.
Aldrik got better by the second half but I still don't like his character that much like he's got out of my hate zone but his tendency to make vhalla feel like shit made me hate him. He started making his way to the neutral zone by the end of the book. ( Hes still not there yet)
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I loved larel in the last book and even in this one also liked Fritz alot and I liked how we got to see their character depth and their emotional complexity I was so sad when the author killed larel BECUASE she was one of the reasons why I was reading this book.
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Romance was eugh I felt like it was toxic and I can't like it untill aldrik redeems himself.
World building didn't see it in this book.
Plot, there wasn't much in the plot it could have easily been so good if she decided to give the plot a little focus because it is declared at the end of air awakens that vhalla would be conscripted so it was supposed to be in this book that we got the action and war scenes but nope itll be earth's end the third part.
It was definitely more characters driven and I mean it was very character driven I liked that we got to see the characters evolve but It got boring and the book literally took more than 200 pages to get into its action and those last 150 pages were
imperials's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
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
4.0