Reviews

City of Mirth and Malice by Alexis L. Menard

teamwombat's review

3.0

Bit sketchy. Just sort of wrapped up most of the unanswered bits from the first one. 

hereiskyra's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

I went in to this not knowing this would be the end of Nicola and Camila’s respective story but I’m so glad I did! I never knew if they’d find  their way back to once another or if they’d have to spend years apart… and the anxiety of that had me on the edge of my seat. 

The romantic elements in this book were more subtle than the first. Not with respect to their feelings for one another, it just felt as though we already knew they had a great connection and we didn’t need to build too much on that (or add a bunch of spice). 

The magical elements were interesting, too. Although this part of the story didn’t keep my attention quite as much as it probably should have but I was just waiting for them to get back to each other so Chaos was lower on my priority list. 

All that being said, this was a great way to tie up Nicolai and Camilla’s story. It was full of action, romance and even some world building elements. I’m excited to see what comes next! 

Tropes: 

“Touch Her and Die” 

Found Family

Spice: 1.5 🌶️ 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual content

aidanc22's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense 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

5.0

_toristhoughts_'s review

5.0

five stars. ten out of ten. this was *amazing*
it was even better than the first, and the first book was another ten out of ten read.

I absolutely love these characters, this world, and this author's writing. I really tried to take my time with this one bc I wanted it to last longer but once I got started I couldn't put it down and I read it in like two sittings

jscibby's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kelsc3's review

medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

trumbiblio's review against another edition

4.0

I was lucky to be given an Arc of this book - and it was really good. Not sure if it was my mindset going into it but I could not for the life of me get into it until around the 60% mark - which is why I’m giving only 4 stars. There was action I suppose during the first 60% but it was nothing that really hooked me until I couldn’t put it down. The last 40% however I read within a matter of hours. I loved the conclusions, the twists, and I truly never knew how to feel about aramis until the bitter end. I love Nico and milla.

leahta11's review against another edition

4.75

Niko and Camilla continue to be wonderful. This sequel is jam packed with action and will keep you on your toes. Also, I would die for Luther.

mrschachachavez's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

caitlinxbailey's review

Didn’t love the first and can’t bring myself to care to go back to this.