xxamyrussellxx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.25
Significantly more emotional than I anticipated I really enjoyed!
diaryofthebookdragon's review
4.0
WOW didn't expect to enjoy this one as much as I did. I should not doubt Annette Marie!
+ Action
+ Love triangle resolved
+ Emotional
+ Characterization
+ World-building
Can't wait for the next one!
+ Action
+ Love triangle resolved
+ Emotional
+ Characterization
+ World-building
Can't wait for the next one!
literarycath's review
5.0
OMFG and everything that's holy in this world! What kind of ending was that? Seriously, this book left me curling on my bed, emotionally wrecked. I repeat, WHAT KIND OF ENDING WAS THAT? You don't do that! I was growing attached to Ash! You can't just, argh. I hate it when authors do this to the main characters. Now I have to scramble on my hands and knees to the third book, because I don't like leaving things half-spoken like that. At this point, I can only hope that I will get to Ash soon. Maybe in the first few chapters, please.
literarycath's review against another edition
4.0
Piper, you had so much potential. You could've grown to be a kick-ass, fierce woman that I love, but instead, your character ceased to develop after the fourth book.
If it wasn't for my love for Ash, I would've rated this a 3. Don't get me wrong, it's a wonderful book. I still love the series. But this book wasn't on par with the last one. I enjoyed the little tryst between Ash and Piper, but after their little rendezvous was interrupted, Ash became brood and cold. Where was the hard candy Ash that was hard on the outside and bursting with soft flavor on the inside? I miss that Ash.
Despite my love for Ash, and occasionally Piper, it seems as though he is not good for her, at least in this book. Piper suddenly becomes a damsel whenever Ash is around. She couldn't control her magic, she becomes timid, and she only waits for the draconians to rescue her. But when she's all by herself on earth, boy, she becomes a warrior. That's not exactly how an ideal relationship is supposed to work.
And then there's my charming Lyre. I would've loved to see more of him, but it seems like he was pushed on the back burner in this book. He's still as mysterious as ever, but that was the loose end that should've been tied. I still don't know about his past and the little secrets that he kept behind the charming, incubus facade.
Overall, because I liked the series so much, I'm willing to overlook the plot holes. I hate/like the ending. I hated it because well, I like But I'll make do with what I'm given.
If it wasn't for my love for Ash, I would've rated this a 3. Don't get me wrong, it's a wonderful book. I still love the series. But this book wasn't on par with the last one. I enjoyed the little tryst between Ash and Piper, but after their little rendezvous was interrupted, Ash became brood and cold. Where was the hard candy Ash that was hard on the outside and bursting with soft flavor on the inside? I miss that Ash.
Despite my love for Ash, and occasionally Piper, it seems as though he is not good for her, at least in this book. Piper suddenly becomes a damsel whenever Ash is around. She couldn't control her magic, she becomes timid, and she only waits for the draconians to rescue her. But when she's all by herself on earth, boy, she becomes a warrior. That's not exactly how an ideal relationship is supposed to work.
And then there's my charming Lyre. I would've loved to see more of him, but it seems like he was pushed on the back burner in this book. He's still as mysterious as ever, but that was the loose end that should've been tied. I still don't know about his past and the little secrets that he kept behind the charming, incubus facade.
Overall, because I liked the series so much, I'm willing to overlook the plot holes. I hate/like the ending. I hated it because well, I like
Spoiler
my characters to have a HAE and stay together forever and ever. But at the same time, I understand that it would be too far-fetched and unhealthy if either one of them sacrifices their life and end up resenting each other in the long run.mrose21's review against another edition
4.0
What a good series finisher except the author wussed out of ending whether Ash and her sail into the sunset fine if not but would have been nice to have a happy ending...
Still it was a good paced book. we got most of the ending and answers we wanted and needed. I really enjoyed reading this series
Still it was a good paced book. we got most of the ending and answers we wanted and needed. I really enjoyed reading this series
mrose21's review
4.0
Was this as good as the first book? Debateable. I can't recall the first book, its been a while since I read that. A year or two?
That being said, I picked up the story pretty quickly and I liked it. Some parts got me confused, things happened a little too slowly but I enjoyed the book overal.
I still love Ash, I also love the dragon/cat, that tickles me. I wish it was Piper's so it was around her more. I guess we can't have everything!
I'll try to read the next book without waiting a year again (I hope)
That being said, I picked up the story pretty quickly and I liked it. Some parts got me confused, things happened a little too slowly but I enjoyed the book overal.
I still love Ash, I also love the dragon/cat, that tickles me. I wish it was Piper's so it was around her more. I guess we can't have everything!
I'll try to read the next book without waiting a year again (I hope)
connie_a's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.5
lucerez's review against another edition
3.0
This continues to be a series that most resembles a CW TV show. In that sense, I'm unbothered that it's incomplete - these books are just a season in an older teen TV show. At least there was a second "good" female character in this installment, even though her inclusion is in relation to a male character. The main love interest is interesting and his decisions/choices lean rational and justified.
steffi_au_penguinbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I am just going to lay down in a corner and cry forever