kendallthefire's review
3.0
3.2 stars
An okay paranormal new adult read. I thought it was good and liked it but I do think it could have been better. I am very thankful for the warning on the amazon description of it not having the whole plot be resolved in this book because if I hadn’t known I would have been extremely frustrated. I was apprehensive when I started reading it because it read like a very boring cheap supernatural fanfic ripoff of The Hunger Games but the author did a good job of drawing me in and making me care for River. Like I say in all my book reviews if you make me cry, I’ll most likely rate it higher because I believe it’s an indication of good writing when you can make me care that much. It was the same for this book, It was 50 pages in and Ms. Davies had me heartbroken and in tears when River’s mother betrayed her and she was torn away from her brothers.
Other things I liked were the sexual tension River and Kobal had but that’s basically all this book was about... it was sexual tension and not reeeal relationship building. And when they did finally get together I felt like it was too quick. And Kobal even says that he went too fast and should have took his time “savoring” her. And Kobal 🙄, I enjoy an “alpha male” character just as much as the next girl but I don’t know ...I’m not as connected to the relationship as much as I feel I should be. Brenda didn’t sell me on being head over heels for him. I think that Ms.Davies could have done a better job of intertwining the plot of trying to figure out If she was the progeny, what was happening in their world and R&K’s chemistry. I know I’m contradicting myself and honestly I had a hard time rating this book because of it. I promise I liked it and I’m even willing to buy the next book and read on it’s just that it could have been better!
An okay paranormal new adult read. I thought it was good and liked it but I do think it could have been better. I am very thankful for the warning on the amazon description of it not having the whole plot be resolved in this book because if I hadn’t known I would have been extremely frustrated. I was apprehensive when I started reading it because it read like a very boring cheap supernatural fanfic ripoff of The Hunger Games but the author did a good job of drawing me in and making me care for River. Like I say in all my book reviews if you make me cry, I’ll most likely rate it higher because I believe it’s an indication of good writing when you can make me care that much. It was the same for this book, It was 50 pages in and Ms. Davies had me heartbroken and in tears when River’s mother betrayed her and she was torn away from her brothers.
Other things I liked were the sexual tension River and Kobal had but that’s basically all this book was about... it was sexual tension and not reeeal relationship building. And when they did finally get together I felt like it was too quick. And Kobal even says that he went too fast and should have took his time “savoring” her. And Kobal 🙄, I enjoy an “alpha male” character just as much as the next girl but I don’t know ...I’m not as connected to the relationship as much as I feel I should be. Brenda didn’t sell me on being head over heels for him. I think that Ms.Davies could have done a better job of intertwining the plot of trying to figure out If she was the progeny, what was happening in their world and R&K’s chemistry. I know I’m contradicting myself and honestly I had a hard time rating this book because of it. I promise I liked it and I’m even willing to buy the next book and read on it’s just that it could have been better!
dkgreads's review against another edition
This was SO repetitive—to the point that I just couldn’t do it anymore.
sukhlovesreading's review
4.0
I really loved the setting of the book.. Although the book is extended way too long than I thought also.. The real action took place at the end of this book.. But overall, it's a perfect
ashbethindia's review against another edition
3.0
Wash, rinse, repeat
This book was so repetitive. It said the same thing over and over. In one paragraph, it would say something and then in the next paragraph,it would say the same thing just a little differently. If it hadn't kept repeating itself, it would have been much shorter and less frustrating. I guess the last thing I'd say is that in many places, the narrative just felt repetitive.
This book was so repetitive. It said the same thing over and over. In one paragraph, it would say something and then in the next paragraph,it would say the same thing just a little differently. If it hadn't kept repeating itself, it would have been much shorter and less frustrating. I guess the last thing I'd say is that in many places, the narrative just felt repetitive.
gbixler80's review
5.0
I don’t normally purchase books, but this series is addicting! I read this first book in less than a day and am purchasing the next. Interesting and unique storyline. Would recommend.
nickym96's review
3.0
A good start to the series. But this book is definitely not a standalone. You have to be prepared to be in this for the long haul. I do appreciate a good fated mates story. And this one takes a little bit further by adding in the “Romeo/Juliet-esque they’re not supposed to be together” element. Basically in the story, our heroine River discovers that she is a descendent of Satan. The devil. Lucifer. And she ends up with this group of soldiers made up of humans and demons who are trying to take Satan down. This is a lot for her, as you can imagine. But even more shocking is finding out that she is the key to defeating Satan and helping Kobal regain his throne in Hell. But when River and Kobal fall for each other, things get complicated. And River wonders if staying with him will turn her into the true evil that Lucifer is. Or if it would make Kobal weak against Lucifer or any of their other enemies.
This first book did a really good job building this post apocalyptic world they are now living in. It lets us know what at stake as well as also developing the relationship between River and Kobal. With three more books, there’s still a long road ahead of us.
This first book did a really good job building this post apocalyptic world they are now living in. It lets us know what at stake as well as also developing the relationship between River and Kobal. With three more books, there’s still a long road ahead of us.
cassie_88's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
chenellejay's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-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
lylls's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25