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elisecalmein's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? It's complicated
5.0
shelves_by_sim's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
After Gleam's ending, I had no idea what to expect! We had Auren unconscious and possibly dying and Slade freaking out and my emotions were running high! I actually REALLY loved the way Kennedy wrote the beginning of this book. I find that, usually when something happens to the main character at the end of a book, that character immediately wakes up in the next book, but not this one! I absolutely love how we were made to wait, the feel Slade's nervousness and anxiety, I loved how we had to stir and worry about Auren's recovery and I just feel like that made this book so unique!
I loved Drollard village, I loved the home in the mountains, the timberwing feeding grounds, the caves, the SURPRISES!! I did feel like when Auren eventually did wake up, she took the self-pity a little too far but I actually really loved the plot of this book - and Slade, of course - so that made it better (Also, the spice in this one was SOMETHING ELSEš„µ). I loved finding out more of Slade's truths, his origins through the flashbacks into his past. I think this book was great for his character development. I loved what Drollard means to him and that we get to meet Elore! Not to mention all my favorite characters like Lu, Ryatt and Judd are heavily in this one!
I loved the relationship development between Osrik and Rissa! We find out more about Auren's magic too. I think things really start to heat up about 70% in, when Auren is summoned to the conflux for trial. Manu's betrayal, what happened to Rissa? I was HURT. I absolutely hate Queen Kaila and Queen Isolte and I feel like they made such amazing villains in this book! The entire ending did not play out the way I thought it would and I was left utterly speechless! And of course, I hopped right into Gold!
I loved Drollard village, I loved the home in the mountains, the timberwing feeding grounds, the caves, the SURPRISES!! I did feel like when Auren eventually did wake up, she took the self-pity a little too far but I actually really loved the plot of this book - and Slade, of course - so that made it better (Also, the spice in this one was SOMETHING ELSEš„µ). I loved finding out more of Slade's truths, his origins through the flashbacks into his past. I think this book was great for his character development. I loved what Drollard means to him and that we get to meet Elore! Not to mention all my favorite characters like Lu, Ryatt and Judd are heavily in this one!
I loved the relationship development between Osrik and Rissa! We find out more about Auren's magic too. I think things really start to heat up about 70% in, when Auren is summoned to the conflux for trial. Manu's betrayal, what happened to Rissa? I was HURT. I absolutely hate Queen Kaila and Queen Isolte and I feel like they made such amazing villains in this book! The entire ending did not play out the way I thought it would and I was left utterly speechless! And of course, I hopped right into Gold!
hailsb22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
ratham014's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
louisepea's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
kstersplit88's review against another edition
5.0
Raven has done it again
Ripped through this book just like the first 3. This series is addictive, fun, sexy. The story lines make sense and the characters are well written. She has a beautiful way of rounding out the plot lines and I cannot wait to read more to where this series takes me.
Ripped through this book just like the first 3. This series is addictive, fun, sexy. The story lines make sense and the characters are well written. She has a beautiful way of rounding out the plot lines and I cannot wait to read more to where this series takes me.
nordicscarab's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
alaboy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5