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multicoloredbookreviews's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
There's nothing new much to say, I guess. I feel like the plot has slowed down and we keep going back to the same issues again and again. Six is helplessly drawn to Max but stubbornly keeping her at arm's length (well, except for Eli) because there's something off about her and blah, blah. Well, newsflash: Atlas is a werewolf and Wade an incubus, so it seems hypocritical to the extreme that they're so wary of Max when half of their team are "monsters" as well.
And for the love of Hell, let's stop with the "hOw CaN wE bE fRiEnDlY wItH mOnStErS wHeN wE'Ve BeEn TrAiNeD oUr WhOlE lIvEs To HuNt AnD kIlL tHeM" line. I'm only just half way through the series and it feels like I've read some iteration of that sentiment once every five chapters. It's driving me crazy.
Also, remember last time when I innocently said "Oh, it's so cool that this reverse harem series isn't all about the romance but about Max's journey and her quest to figure out who she is and where she comes from?" Well, I've changed my mind.
At this point, I don't know that anything about this story would significantly change if the romance was completely cut out and I'm not here for that. At all. Like, this could all just as easily be about teamwork and friendship like Max has with Rowan and Izzy. And if I wanted to read something that could be suitable for middle schoolers—with a few choice scenes removed—I wouldn't have picked up a RH saga. I wish there was something a little more impossible to resist about the whole bond thing. So far, not even Atlas' wolf being Max's mate has had any impact or meant anything.
At least these conspicuously absent bonds are forcing the harem to slowly but surely coalesce together. Six is irrevocably stuck with Darius now and Declan, who was his staunchest opposer, is beginning to warm up to him.
And it's looking like we may be getting some solid answers about Max soon, now that more of her unusual powers keep manifesting and conveniently saving the day LOL
And for the love of Hell, let's stop with the "hOw CaN wE bE fRiEnDlY wItH mOnStErS wHeN wE'Ve BeEn TrAiNeD oUr WhOlE lIvEs To HuNt AnD kIlL tHeM" line. I'm only just half way through the series and it feels like I've read some iteration of that sentiment once every five chapters. It's driving me crazy.
Also, remember last time when I innocently said "Oh, it's so cool that this reverse harem series isn't all about the romance but about Max's journey and her quest to figure out who she is and where she comes from?" Well, I've changed my mind.
At this point, I don't know that anything about this story would significantly change if the romance was completely cut out and I'm not here for that. At all. Like, this could all just as easily be about teamwork and friendship like Max has with Rowan and Izzy. And if I wanted to read something that could be suitable for middle schoolers—with a few choice scenes removed—I wouldn't have picked up a RH saga. I wish there was something a little more impossible to resist about the whole bond thing. So far, not even Atlas' wolf being Max's mate has had any impact or meant anything.
At least these conspicuously absent bonds are forcing the harem to slowly but surely coalesce together. Six is irrevocably stuck with Darius now and Declan, who was his staunchest opposer, is beginning to warm up to him.
And it's looking like we may be getting some solid answers about Max soon, now that more of her unusual powers keep manifesting and conveniently saving the day LOL
taylor_francisco's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? No
4.5
justolenka's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
douhavebooks's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.5
whimsydreams's review
adventurous
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
3.0
schnoebs13's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
Second Read:
I think I got a bit frustrated this second time around with the stubbornness of the team accepting that supernaturals aren’t always what they were taught. I definitely have a lot more theories on things. I feel like Max’s family actually knows what she is and are her guardians. I’m also trying to think through what the ending means for who Mac is. I honestly can’t wait to see what happens when she has to fulfill her side of the bargain and what that means for her perspective on things. She’s definitely a lot more open to accepting differences. Happy to finally move forward in the series.
First Read: 4.25⭐️
I’m so confused by the ending and what the hell that means but boy and I so mad the rest of the audiobooks aren’t out! I think this was a solid installment that really pushed characters into exploring more about what they were taught and having internal struggles coming to grips with what the super natural really is. I’m so happy we finally got some progress with our romance and I love that Max is honestly starting to think about the possibility of having more than one of them. I’m still really intrigued by the shadow man and now more than ever learning more about hell after everything Darius commented on. I’m really hoping in the next book we see Atlas and the rest of the team come to terms with his wolf and finally accept that part of him. I think once that happens, things are going to go crazy. I’m definitely ready to learn more about this world and politics. I’m honestly feeling like this might be heading in the direction of the group working towards taking down the leaders of the protectors which would be a great twist.
I think I got a bit frustrated this second time around with the stubbornness of the team accepting that supernaturals aren’t always what they were taught. I definitely have a lot more theories on things. I feel like Max’s family actually knows what she is and are her guardians. I’m also trying to think through what the ending means for who Mac is. I honestly can’t wait to see what happens when she has to fulfill her side of the bargain and what that means for her perspective on things. She’s definitely a lot more open to accepting differences. Happy to finally move forward in the series.
First Read: 4.25⭐️
I’m so confused by the ending and what the hell that means but boy and I so mad the rest of the audiobooks aren’t out! I think this was a solid installment that really pushed characters into exploring more about what they were taught and having internal struggles coming to grips with what the super natural really is. I’m so happy we finally got some progress with our romance and I love that Max is honestly starting to think about the possibility of having more than one of them. I’m still really intrigued by the shadow man and now more than ever learning more about hell after everything Darius commented on. I’m really hoping in the next book we see Atlas and the rest of the team come to terms with his wolf and finally accept that part of him. I think once that happens, things are going to go crazy. I’m definitely ready to learn more about this world and politics. I’m honestly feeling like this might be heading in the direction of the group working towards taking down the leaders of the protectors which would be a great twist.
sputnikx's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0