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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The story started right after the ending of the first book, it also shows how the syrens and the pirate crew are trying to work together to save Brigid, which is not easy.
On top of that, they also encounter several new problems along the way.
I highly suggest to check out the trigger warnings cause the first few chapters has some detailed torture scenes and other dark topics throughout the story.
What I like the most is the new addition characters, like Faolan and Alys, they’re very sweet and caring. There’s also Lena, the mysterious witch that help them.
(I had my suspicion about who she is and I’m surprised to know the reveal of Lena’s real identity).
However, I felt the pacing is a bit odd. It was too rushed at the end while it was too slow at the beginning. The ending felt like it was cut short, I was expecting this huge epic battle scene with the evil goddess but it was over so quickly with and I was left unsatisfied.
Some things aren’t entirely resolved as well, there’s still some tensions left. For a duology I thought this book was gonna wrap up everything but it didn’t.
Overall, I actually like the first book but the second book is not what I expected it would be. I was craving for something more.
If you like to read a fantasy romance about enemies turn into an alliance with a dash of romance then you can give this one a try.
<i>Thank you to Book of Matches Media and the author for giving me an e-ARC of the book and for having me on this book tour. I’m leaving this review voluntarily! </i>
On top of that, they also encounter several new problems along the way.
I highly suggest to check out the trigger warnings cause the first few chapters has some detailed torture scenes and other dark topics throughout the story.
What I like the most is the new addition characters, like Faolan and Alys, they’re very sweet and caring. There’s also Lena, the mysterious witch that help them.
(I had my suspicion about who she is and I’m surprised to know the reveal of Lena’s real identity).
However, I felt the pacing is a bit odd. It was too rushed at the end while it was too slow at the beginning. The ending felt like it was cut short, I was expecting this huge epic battle scene with the evil goddess but it was over so quickly with and I was left unsatisfied.
Some things aren’t entirely resolved as well, there’s still some tensions left. For a duology I thought this book was gonna wrap up everything but it didn’t.
Overall, I actually like the first book but the second book is not what I expected it would be. I was craving for something more.
If you like to read a fantasy romance about enemies turn into an alliance with a dash of romance then you can give this one a try.
<i>Thank you to Book of Matches Media and the author for giving me an e-ARC of the book and for having me on this book tour. I’m leaving this review voluntarily! </i>
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse and Kidnapping