jamietherebelliousreader's review
4.0
4 stars. Fantastic follow up to book one. Flowridia’s character has really come a long way and she has a lot more edge and darkness to her than I thought and I am intrigued. Ayla isn’t in the book because reasons but we still get to know even more about her from other characters which was great. She is truly something else but I can’t help but like her despite all of her messed up ways. This book was so good, it picks up right from the end of book one and it was so good. This series is so dark and the writing is gorgeous. I’m excited to get to book three and see where the story goes next.
_deisy_'s review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kimberlylarkspur's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The character development and plot continue to be engaging, but the editing, syntax, and style are all over the place. Words are frequently misused, and entire chapters read like a young kid trying out a courtly speech pattern at their first faire. The style is inconsistent enough to be a near-constant distraction.
netgyrl's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars - Really enjoyed this one
The writing is exceptional. The story is compelling. Flowridia isn't as sweet as everyone thinks. Ayla is hard to love, cuz she truly is a monster. Dark angsty love, my catnip. What Flowrida is contemplating is unthinkable. Should I really be pulling for them? UGH!!! :) On to book 3!
Note: one thing that normally makes me crazy in these types of fantasy/romance books is when the two MC are separated and they are separated through the whole book, but for whatever reason, it did not bother me AT ALL. I think the story made sense, the action was interesting and moved the plot. The reason they were not together also made sense (not going to say why, cuz spoilers, but like duh, right? lol).
The writing is exceptional. The story is compelling. Flowridia isn't as sweet as everyone thinks. Ayla is hard to love, cuz she truly is a monster. Dark angsty love, my catnip. What Flowrida is contemplating is unthinkable. Should I really be pulling for them? UGH!!! :) On to book 3!
Note: one thing that normally makes me crazy in these types of fantasy/romance books is when the two MC are separated and they are separated through the whole book, but for whatever reason, it did not bother me AT ALL. I think the story made sense, the action was interesting and moved the plot. The reason they were not together also made sense (not going to say why, cuz spoilers, but like duh, right? lol).
gracerichards11's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
3.5
megan_by_force's review against another edition
5.0
This was enjoyable and quick. There's one major plot point I could do without, but I have a feeling it's going to be taken care of in the future in the most disgustingly glorious way possible. It was nice to learn more about our characters and Simper has a stunningly brilliant way of keeping heartbreak alive.
wilonil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
luizaza's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
If you only wanted to read the second book for the romance, you will be disappointed. Actually in that case you can skip the book entirely if you dont care for Aylas Backstory. But if you came for the plot: get in for the ride! I loved the new characters, the world building of Nox‘Kartha, the magic, Flowridias development… pretty much everything the book had to offer!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual harassment, Violence, Animal death, Cursing, Blood, Death, Grief, and Torture
Moderate: Body horror, Stalking, War, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Body shaming, Sexual content, Colonisation, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Trafficking, Xenophobia, and Abandonment
wineywitch202's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-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