anotherhalima's review against another edition
the relationships in this series are a mess like they don’t trust each other and by book three i would hope it would be better than this
arrans character got no justice i would have preferred if he didn’t eat that fruit since no relationship/character building is being done.
the magic stuff with talen was confusing as hell but oh well i’m still curious so i’ll still cont
arrans character got no justice i would have preferred if he didn’t eat that fruit since no relationship/character building is being done.
the magic stuff with talen was confusing as hell but oh well i’m still curious so i’ll still cont
shutupem's review against another edition
4.0
im dying too much angst too much drama let them be happy pls I beg
cely212's review against another edition
4.0
Received an ARC.
Right after I read this I really didn’t know how I felt about this book. As always, with Pippa’s books It was well written and you heart starts going and then she stomps on it.
This book had all my emotions all over the place.
Pros: we finally get to know Kellee and Talen!
I knew I loved Talen and his crazy self and what he really is.
And finally, Kesh and Talen open up to each other (mind you towards the end of the book)
Kellee’s past had me in tears damn it. What he went through broke my heart and the fact that he had to relive it just had me in tears but with that being said it probably was for the better so he can start letting go. Kesh sees the real Kellee
Cons: Kesh gets me on my nerves in this book. She is all over the place. When she pushes Talen to open up and he does she runs away!!!!
She second guesses everything. (Idk if I haven’t really paid attention before is she was like this in the other books) but in this one she annoyed me for it. And because she kept it up. I wanted to throw my kindle.
Arron: I am just mad at his behind he is just a category on his own. I get it. I do. But why I was starting to like his new self until the end.
In the end I have a love/hate relationship with this book.
Right after I read this I really didn’t know how I felt about this book. As always, with Pippa’s books It was well written and you heart starts going and then she stomps on it.
This book had all my emotions all over the place.
Pros: we finally get to know Kellee and Talen!
I knew I loved Talen and his crazy self and what he really is.
And finally, Kesh and Talen open up to each other (mind you towards the end of the book)
Kellee’s past had me in tears damn it. What he went through broke my heart and the fact that he had to relive it just had me in tears but with that being said it probably was for the better so he can start letting go. Kesh sees the real Kellee
Cons: Kesh gets me on my nerves in this book. She is all over the place. When she pushes Talen to open up and he does she runs away!!!!
She second guesses everything. (Idk if I haven’t really paid attention before is she was like this in the other books) but in this one she annoyed me for it. And because she kept it up. I wanted to throw my kindle.
Arron: I am just mad at his behind he is just a category on his own. I get it. I do. But why I was starting to like his new self until the end.
In the end I have a love/hate relationship with this book.
averyswann's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.75
When I thought they're finally getting it on, another problem shows up. At this point, I don't know if I'll fall in love with the author for being a genius or throw a tantrum.
Also, I'm still unsure who belongs with her harem. I initially thought there'll be an enemies-to-lovers trope with Eledan and her but I haven't read that much about the Mad Prince. On the bright side, I liked their banter. Sota was so hilarious and Talen is... Talen.
I'm loving this series so far and I'm off to book 4!
Just a heads up: this is a reverse harem and book 3 includes extremely low heat/spiciness level.
Also, I'm still unsure who belongs with her harem. I initially thought there'll be an enemies-to-lovers trope with Eledan and her but I haven't read that much about the Mad Prince.
Spoiler
Arran and her looked cute too but suddenly he betrayed her.Spoiler
Their smexy scene, though, omg!!I'm loving this series so far and I'm off to book 4!
Just a heads up: this is a reverse harem and book 3 includes extremely low heat/spiciness level.
daychaser's review against another edition
4.0
This series is so good! I can't put it down- I'm fully invested in the characters. The squad that is forming is really awesome. It's definitely an emotional rollercoaster with the perfect amount of darkness. There's tons of twists and turns so you never really know what's going to happen. At this point I just want Kesh to full on wreck house. The setting is so cool- I love the magical/fae aspect vs. the sci-fi/technology aspect. Such an original idea.
spiritedstardust's review against another edition
5.0
Happy she was with talen... but then she went to hooking up with Kellee straight after? She’s not going to be loyal to one man obviously
lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
5.0
Just as things start to look up, just as Kesh and Kellee and Talen and Arran are building bridges you do that to me?!!!
GAH! Those cliff-hangers (because only Pippa DaCosta would be so cruel as to have more than one!) that you left us with. You give with one hand and then not only take with the other but hit us over the head too! The journey Kesh is taking us on is not a simple nor easy one, but it is one that is so very worth the time and effort. I read this book both wanting to know all it held in store for me, and yet not ever wanting to get to the end either.
Oh the secrets we learn, the lies that are told, the plans that are made and remade, the trust that is given or broken. This book has layer upon layer of story that is slowly being peeled away to reveal secrets and truths you would never even have guessed at. The heat level was ramped up, as was the intrigue, mystery and peril.
Oh and Sota - he was just so funny and sarcastic!
This isn't a stand alone book, it can only be understood after reading both previous books. Though be warned this series is massively addictive and so full of mind-f**ks that it has a deliciously dark edge to it too. Whilst this is a reverse-harem book, it most certainly isn't full of sex and erotica. There are several steamy encounters but they are an organic part of the plot, enhancing the story rather than being the story.
This author's writing continues to be amazing (and evilly twisted too), her tale held my attention from the very start to the end. You can't read this half-heartedly, there is far to much happening and far too many Easter Eggs to find, for that. If you haven't started the series yet, then go do it. This is my top fantasy/sci-fi read of the year.
GAH! Those cliff-hangers (because only Pippa DaCosta would be so cruel as to have more than one!) that you left us with. You give with one hand and then not only take with the other but hit us over the head too! The journey Kesh is taking us on is not a simple nor easy one, but it is one that is so very worth the time and effort. I read this book both wanting to know all it held in store for me, and yet not ever wanting to get to the end either.
He had probably been looking for an opportunity to hit Kellee for centuries.
Most people who knew Kellee wanted to punch him.
Oh the secrets we learn, the lies that are told, the plans that are made and remade, the trust that is given or broken. This book has layer upon layer of story that is slowly being peeled away to reveal secrets and truths you would never even have guessed at. The heat level was ramped up, as was the intrigue, mystery and peril.
Oh and Sota - he was just so funny and sarcastic!
"Duly noted. Now can we focus on the Faerie map and not Arran's buns?"
"Is this a hypothetical question?" Sota asked.
"No!" I laughed.
This isn't a stand alone book, it can only be understood after reading both previous books. Though be warned this series is massively addictive and so full of mind-f**ks that it has a deliciously dark edge to it too. Whilst this is a reverse-harem book, it most certainly isn't full of sex and erotica. There are several steamy encounters but they are an organic part of the plot, enhancing the story rather than being the story.
I watched Kellee and Arran spar for strictly professional reasons.
This author's writing continues to be amazing (and evilly twisted too), her tale held my attention from the very start to the end. You can't read this half-heartedly, there is far to much happening and far too many Easter Eggs to find, for that. If you haven't started the series yet, then go do it. This is my top fantasy/sci-fi read of the year.
"How come I'm here and not your entourage of Buns, Dark, and Icy?"
"Buns, Dark and Icy?" I shook my head at her wicked grin. "Never mind, I don't want to know"...
see_sadie_read's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
I wrote a review when I finished book one. But after that I listened to or read books 2, 3, 4, and 5 back to back, with no time between. So, I'm just going to write the one review for all of them.
Prior to this series, I'd read one Pippa DaCosta book and, while I didn't dislike it, I wasn't particularly impressed either. So, I was startled to dive into this series and want to stay for a while. I really enjoyed it. It's not perfect, but it's fun and everything wraps around itself and comes to a satisfying conclusion (something I feel like happens more and more rarely these days). I liked Kesh as a character. I loved Sota as a comedic side-kick and I appreciated that, even though this is a reverse harem, it isn't drowning in sex. It strikes a nice balance. All in all, a true success for me.
I wrote a review when I finished book one. But after that I listened to or read books 2, 3, 4, and 5 back to back, with no time between. So, I'm just going to write the one review for all of them.
Prior to this series, I'd read one Pippa DaCosta book and, while I didn't dislike it, I wasn't particularly impressed either. So, I was startled to dive into this series and want to stay for a while. I really enjoyed it. It's not perfect, but it's fun and everything wraps around itself and comes to a satisfying conclusion (something I feel like happens more and more rarely these days). I liked Kesh as a character. I loved Sota as a comedic side-kick and I appreciated that, even though this is a reverse harem, it isn't drowning in sex. It strikes a nice balance. All in all, a true success for me.
kaitlyn_bibliophilic's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Kesh was still a very unreliable narrator so read with your own critical thinking cause she clearly did not have those. I also haaate how she thought one way then flipped 180 degree just a few pages later. Bitch please stay consistant, I'm getting so many whiplash. The bunch of our characters also acted like children. Angst were created by their unwillingness to communicate. They all have trust issue. And Kesh was making herself into a character that's very hard to like. Still I see a glimer of hope for things to get better near the end of the book.
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