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ria_mhrj's review against another edition
4.0
Huh, didn't think I would ever warm up to Seiya but here we are. The teases about Lyre's past are so clever as well, can't wait to discover more.
bunnerz's review against another edition
4.0
Ratings - completed series:
#1 Chase the Dark: ★★★★☆
#2 Bind the Soul: ★★★★☆
#3 Yield the Night: ★★★★☆
#3.5 Feed the Flames (this book): ★★★★☆
#4 Reap the Shadows: ★★★★☆
#5 Unleash the Storm: ★★★★☆
#1 Chase the Dark: ★★★★☆
#2 Bind the Soul: ★★★★☆
#3 Yield the Night: ★★★★☆
#3.5 Feed the Flames (this book): ★★★★☆
#4 Reap the Shadows: ★★★★☆
#5 Unleash the Storm: ★★★★☆
decima_blanc's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lisaliest's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.5
book_whispers's review against another edition
4.0
“You're right, because if not for her, Ash would be dead and you'd still be in Asphodel, pregnant with the next generation of Samael's slaves.”That's right Seiya! Ugh! You tell her Lyre.
Honestly I did not want to read from Seiya's point of view. By the end of Yield the Night all I wanted was to strangle her and weigh her body down somewhere so she wouldn't sully any more page time. Sleep with the fishes you annoying SOB. It also ticked me off to see the whole hate was part jealousy despite what Lyre told Piper. Lyre new it too, and I enjoyed that he confronted Seiya about it.
It was really cool seeing what happened to Lyre and Seiya after they returned through the portal. I think there's some discord in the Raas' clan. I think this will signal the turning point for Seiya's characters, and I actually would suggest reading it for the series. Especially since despite this being told from Seiya's POV it is very much a Lyre book. As he finally divulges some information about himself. OMG!!!
Sexual Content: Actually, I don't think Lyre worked any of his flitateous magics. (Much to Seiya's annoyance.) A mild dark theme is referenced (see quote above), but honestly this book is clean.
4/5- Great! Really enjoyed it.
Originally posted at Book Whispers.
skyeangei's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars.
Like pretty much everyone else, I read this to get to know Lyre better - and I was not disappointed. I've reconfirmed that I absolutely love Lyre. He is so fucking loyal and I respect that.
However, I will admit that I raised an eyebrow at the apparent extent of his power. Am I smoking crack or does anybody else remember in the first book when Lyre was described as "a lover not a fighter". Ash was the fighter out of the three of them. Poor Lyre but he was constantly getting knocked in the head
Like pretty much everyone else, I read this to get to know Lyre better - and I was not disappointed. I've reconfirmed that I absolutely love Lyre. He is so fucking loyal and I respect that.
However, I will admit that I raised an eyebrow at the apparent extent of his power. Am I smoking crack or does anybody else remember in the first book when Lyre was described as "a lover not a fighter". Ash was the fighter out of the three of them. Poor Lyre but he was constantly getting knocked in the head
p0laris's review against another edition
4.0
After reading this I feel like I understand Seiya so much more. I thought she was okay before, but now that I've seen her learn and grow a bit, I can understand some of her previous comments and actions.
But let's be honest: I read this book for Lyre, and it definitely delivered. Some of his cryptic comments make sense now, along with Ash's complete trust in him. We learn more about Lyre in this book than in any other, though there is still a ton that we don't know about him.
The conversations during their time locked away are some of the most introspective of the entire series. Lyre becomes brutally honest with Seiya at one point (but isn't harsh), and Seiya unearths some of Lyre's closely guarded secrets. Both characters seem to grow a little bit--Seiya more than Lyre.
My recommendation: read this before you read Reap The Shadows! I read RTS first and felt a little confused at the subtle changes in character between that book and the previous one. While it wasn't anything huge, it was also a big relief to read this novella and finally understand.
But let's be honest: I read this book for Lyre, and it definitely delivered. Some of his cryptic comments make sense now, along with Ash's complete trust in him. We learn more about Lyre in this book than in any other, though there is still a ton that we don't know about him.
The conversations during their time locked away are some of the most introspective of the entire series. Lyre becomes brutally honest with Seiya at one point (but isn't harsh), and Seiya unearths some of Lyre's closely guarded secrets. Both characters seem to grow a little bit--Seiya more than Lyre.
My recommendation: read this before you read Reap The Shadows! I read RTS first and felt a little confused at the subtle changes in character between that book and the previous one. While it wasn't anything huge, it was also a big relief to read this novella and finally understand.
marilanoire's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Cute short story but could have been implemented in the regular books.