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rebakesl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy
jrod4322's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body horror, Sexism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Stalking, and Murder
kittykels's review against another edition
3.0
But this story lacked a lot of interest. Even a straightforward, low-stakes story needs something interesting to drive the plot forward and
I also thought the
Someone said these books get better but I think it's the opposite. In the first book, the silly YA language made sense because the FMC was depicted as young-at-heart and nerdy and the MMC loved her in all her weird and quirky glory. The other sisters aren't supposed to have this same personality yet the language has stayed the same, and it seems to be just the language the author writes in. These women are supposed to be in their late 30s at least, yet they're all speaking like teens. Even some of the male characters, who are even older, will sometimes use this immature language. I just don't like that this would be the generic language choice for a bunch of supernatural adults who are supposed to be cool and sexy and serious. It doesn't add up, except in Evie's case.
Lastly I have to mention the song choices. A lot of the songs mentioned I was familiar with, but one of them, the one Gareth mouths to Livvy while they're dancing, I hadn't heard of before and looked it up because it sounded like a song I would really enjoy. I wish I wouldn't have because despite liking the song, it was a terrible mental image picturing Gareth singing that to her. I feel like setting Gareth up to be dark, serious, and dominant and then having him do something like this (among other things) was a really poor and out-of-character choice. A simple change to Livvy being the one to sing the song to him would have made it less weird. Maybe I'm nitpicking at this point, but I really wanted to love this series so I'm just a bit disappointed.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pregnancy
cassiesbookishcorner's review against another edition
3.5
That being said, I think this story holds up, on its own. The relationship is dynamic, and sexy, and the trials that come up although dark (check trigger warnings), and laced with magic, feel very real.
Also, I love the way the family is growing, and seeing everyone's dynamic together, is such a plus.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
beccisays's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The narrator for the male POV in the audiobooks (Aiden Snow) knocked it out the park yet again. Although it was quite strange to lust after a character named Gareth of all things, you manage it quickly with all the shadow play, binding, mind links & BDSM.
I did think it was a strange choice to leave Jules/Ruben & Clara/Henry’s books to last as they are the most intriguing potential couples but this little diversion into Livvy’s world did end up being a welcome distraction.
That shaving scene was a nope from me tho 😬👎🏻
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment
aelin_morgenstern's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
tostita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Incest and Murder
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
hazelsheartsworn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
ta2dlibrarian's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Rape