kickstand's review against another edition
4.0
A fitting ending to this trilogy. 4/5 because the middle was a little long-ish for me with Cat trying to become what she was always meant to be. I love how the ending is still open for more I'd Amanda chooses to come back to this world.
readingwithhippos's review against another edition
4.0
Is it still a bodice-ripper if the bodice is made of boiled leather? Either way, I love this series with the heat of a thousand suns.
I rarely wish I could live in the world of a book, but I want to fall asleep one night and wake up in Thalyria with a sword in my hand and a band of highly trained warriors at my side. Don’t @ me, but I think I’d rather go there than Hogwarts. That’s how vivid and alive the world of this trilogy is to me.
I’ve read a few fantastical romances in the past, but most of them have been in the urban fantasy vein. I would often catch myself thinking, “This would be SO GREAT if it weren’t for the vampires…” Something about lovers feeding on each other just does not get the engine revving for me. (No judgment. To each her own kink.) So I was super into this outwardly straightforward romance featuring (get this) two humans who love each other (like, a lot a lot). Yes, one of them is gifted with magic, but the other is immune to it, and somehow they balance each other out.
Even better, Cat and Griffin are both physically strong and skilled fighters, so they’re on a pretty level playing field (although Griffin’s constant protectiveness admittedly grated on me). I also liked how committed they are to each other and how unshakeable their relationship is—oddly, that’s not something I see as much as I would like, even with as much romance as I read these days. It’s nice to see a couple that has such a strong foundation and isn’t constantly beset by doubts and insecurities. Added bonus, the action isn’t dependent on the relationship and its turmoil; instead, the conflict comes from outside, and they present a united front against it. Which leaves the door open for all manner of magical creatures to come in and wreak havoc—spiders, snakes, Cyclopes, Hades’ guard dog, you name it.
I’m learning that for me the sweet spot when it comes to romance is either fantasy or historical. To be a true escape read, I need distance from the world as I know it, either by traveling to a different time and place or a different realm altogether. I’m pretty pumped to seek out more books in this subgenre and keep them in my back pocket for times when I need a fun pick-me-up.
Enthusiastic thanks to my sister-in-law Belinda for the recommendation!
More book recommendations by me at www.readingwithhippos.com
I rarely wish I could live in the world of a book, but I want to fall asleep one night and wake up in Thalyria with a sword in my hand and a band of highly trained warriors at my side. Don’t @ me, but I think I’d rather go there than Hogwarts. That’s how vivid and alive the world of this trilogy is to me.
I’ve read a few fantastical romances in the past, but most of them have been in the urban fantasy vein. I would often catch myself thinking, “This would be SO GREAT if it weren’t for the vampires…” Something about lovers feeding on each other just does not get the engine revving for me. (No judgment. To each her own kink.) So I was super into this outwardly straightforward romance featuring (get this) two humans who love each other (like, a lot a lot). Yes, one of them is gifted with magic, but the other is immune to it, and somehow they balance each other out.
Even better, Cat and Griffin are both physically strong and skilled fighters, so they’re on a pretty level playing field (although Griffin’s constant protectiveness admittedly grated on me). I also liked how committed they are to each other and how unshakeable their relationship is—oddly, that’s not something I see as much as I would like, even with as much romance as I read these days. It’s nice to see a couple that has such a strong foundation and isn’t constantly beset by doubts and insecurities. Added bonus, the action isn’t dependent on the relationship and its turmoil; instead, the conflict comes from outside, and they present a united front against it. Which leaves the door open for all manner of magical creatures to come in and wreak havoc—spiders, snakes, Cyclopes, Hades’ guard dog, you name it.
I’m learning that for me the sweet spot when it comes to romance is either fantasy or historical. To be a true escape read, I need distance from the world as I know it, either by traveling to a different time and place or a different realm altogether. I’m pretty pumped to seek out more books in this subgenre and keep them in my back pocket for times when I need a fun pick-me-up.
Enthusiastic thanks to my sister-in-law Belinda for the recommendation!
More book recommendations by me at www.readingwithhippos.com
seriouslybookish's review against another edition
5.0
Wh ... wha .. what?
That's it?
Seriously where is Kato?
I need answers!!
This book ended so abruptly.
I cannot put into words how much I need another one.
I'm speechless!
That's it?
Seriously where is Kato?
I need answers!!
This book ended so abruptly.
I cannot put into words how much I need another one.
I'm speechless!
anastasiaeleni's review against another edition
3.0
The ending was disappointing, and Cat had doubted herself so much that it was tedious. I probably would have been a little more satisfied if Cat had killed Andromeda. It meant the story had come full circle.
I definitely enjoyed the first 2 books more.
But I would love to see more of Bellanca. And Ianthe’s journey with Lycheron.
I definitely enjoyed the first 2 books more.
But I would love to see more of Bellanca. And Ianthe’s journey with Lycheron.
mthage's review against another edition
3.0
Sigh…
The main characters are annoying and stupid. They make the worst decisions every single time and have the same fight every chapter or so. There are also no real stakes in this series. Whenever things go wrong or someone gets hurt the gods just show up and help or heal people. Someone gets stabbed, oh no how horrible, but wait they get healed. Again, and again and again.
The main characters are annoying and stupid. They make the worst decisions every single time and have the same fight every chapter or so. There are also no real stakes in this series. Whenever things go wrong or someone gets hurt the gods just show up and help or heal people. Someone gets stabbed, oh no how horrible, but wait they get healed. Again, and again and again.
bamairi's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
island_reader's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
erinarkin20's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars.
Something was missing with this one for me. The story was off, the characters felt completely different, and I found myself forcing myself to finish this book. I don't know what happened - I was so looking forward to this book and it completely fell flat for me and this was after I absolutely LOVED the first two books.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read even though it didn't work out.
Something was missing with this one for me. The story was off, the characters felt completely different, and I found myself forcing myself to finish this book. I don't know what happened - I was so looking forward to this book and it completely fell flat for me and this was after I absolutely LOVED the first two books.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read even though it didn't work out.