deathsretribution's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
mandy44's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
jaythereader1's review against another edition
5.0
It should be ILLEGAL to finish a book on such a cliffhanger!! Good thing the second is out ‘cuz IDK how I’d survive with that suspense! Such a good book, villain and superhero falling in love, both have some trauma and help each other out. I LOVE the banter they have even before their relationship and how their friends are so kind and loving. This is definitely one of my favourite authors, the stories have some (sometimes a lot lol) of spice but it never gets in the way of the plot and character development. Anw I’m off to read the next part!
(LGBTQ+ rep: bi, gay, MlM relationship)
(LGBTQ+ rep: bi, gay, MlM relationship)
sradams113's review against another edition
4.0
Literally just a spicy Flash x Captain Cold fanfic. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but that’s what it is.
littleastrid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
kaidanmono's review against another edition
4.0
This book was such a page-turner, I could not put it down. It also ends on something of a cliffhanger, so I would really advise people to make sure you've purchased both books in this series before you start reading, because trust me when I say you'll want to immediately continue with the second book to know what happens next!
The world that the author has created is so creative and exciting! I appreciate how she expertly weaves the worldbuilding elements into the narrative, so that it doesn't disturb the flow of the story, but you still get the info you need to understand the world the characters inhabit.
Speaking of the characters, they're complex and fascinating, especially the two main characters Danny and Mal (although the supporting cast is made up of unique and interesting characters, too)! In each scene, you discover another layer to them and their relationship, and it's so easy to get completely swept away in the raw emotion that Danny especially often displays. You really learn to care for these characters deeply by the end of the first book.
Gentle content warning here that both books deal quite frankly with mental health issues, but in a really empathetic, realistic way. I was deeply touched by the way Danny's struggles were portrayed.
You learn more about the villain(s) in the next book, but even in this one he/she/they already feel very menacing and like a real, credible threat which does a great job introducing mystery and real stakes.
The smut is really the best kind of smut there is (to me): not only is it scorching hot, it also furthers the relationship and thus has a narrative purpose. Really, there is no "gratuitous smut" in this story, in my opinion.
All in all, this book really blew me away and I enjoyed every moment of reading it. Highly recommended!
The world that the author has created is so creative and exciting! I appreciate how she expertly weaves the worldbuilding elements into the narrative, so that it doesn't disturb the flow of the story, but you still get the info you need to understand the world the characters inhabit.
Speaking of the characters, they're complex and fascinating, especially the two main characters Danny and Mal (although the supporting cast is made up of unique and interesting characters, too)! In each scene, you discover another layer to them and their relationship, and it's so easy to get completely swept away in the raw emotion that Danny especially often displays. You really learn to care for these characters deeply by the end of the first book.
Gentle content warning here that both books deal quite frankly with mental health issues, but in a really empathetic, realistic way. I was deeply touched by the way Danny's struggles were portrayed.
You learn more about the villain(s) in the next book, but even in this one he/she/they already feel very menacing and like a real, credible threat which does a great job introducing mystery and real stakes.
The smut is really the best kind of smut there is (to me): not only is it scorching hot, it also furthers the relationship and thus has a narrative purpose. Really, there is no "gratuitous smut" in this story, in my opinion.
All in all, this book really blew me away and I enjoyed every moment of reading it. Highly recommended!
genetaylor06's review against another edition
5.0
I'll keep this short. I just wanted to say this has been the best book I've read in months. While the theme may not be all the unique, nothing has truly hit me like this has. This is the type of the book you spend days of not weeks after finishing read just thinking about. Thank you Amanda Meuwissen for this masterpiece.
sparkling's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.0
litandlayne's review
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
fenr1r's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
Ok so I'd normally give this a 3.5 or something but the relationship moments carried it so hard. I have some quarrels with the book but it's honestly going right on my favorite shelf
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Death
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