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City of Mirth and Malice by Alexis L. Menard

6 reviews

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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midnightrose_reads's review

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

City of Mirth and Malice is the second and final book in the Vows of Vengeance duology. This book was more romantic fantasy leaning than fantasy romance. The first book had great pacing, and kept my interest the whole time, whereas this one felt like a bit of a slog to get through. It also didn’t help that Nico and Milla are separated for a good portion of the beginning of this story. I like both the sub genres of fantasy romance and romantic fantasy so it’s disappointing that I didn’t connect as much with this second installment.

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sienasummerrreads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Bugger. This was one of my most anticipated reads and it was good but I struggled. I think if I read the first book following into this I may have loved it more. There was a recap from the first book at the start of this which I appreciated. It started strong but lost its way. Once Nico got Camilla back they jumped straight into business. I was hoping Nico would take care of and devour her but every time these two characters would get intimate someone always interrupted it was frustrating. Both these characters were strong in the first book but now a sappy mess in this second. Yes, Camilla went through a lot at the start but she cried many times. The ending for me seemed rushed and unfinished. Why go to all that hassle to get the book but not do anything with it? When Nonna fell why did Nico freak out and jump straight into business? He loved that woman and ran away. What is the extent of Camilla’s power? I feel like many things could have been explored more. Unfortunately, it fell flat for me and lost its spark from the first book.

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🔹A Little Bit Of Spice

Genre/Type: Adult Fantasy Romance 18+
APK: Physical Read
Pages: 497
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Final Book In The Order And Chaos Duet
Tropes or Themes: Marriage Of Convenience, Rivals To Lovers, Found Family, My Wife, Kidnapping, Cursing, Violence, Injury, Death, Sexual Content
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howboutjane's review

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adventurous dark emotional 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

5.0

Obsessed! This duet was everything. Book two started with a bang and just kept going. The suspense, the action, the romance - I couldn't put it down! I'm so attached to these characters and loved every moment of this read! A beautiful ending to Nico and Camilla's story.

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bellebookcorner's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

4.5

“Love was honesty and trust.
It was unconditional and lacked requirements.
Impossible to earn, even more so to lose, the truer its form.”

This sequel to House of Bane and Blood does not disappoint!!!!
It’s action-packed, spicy and twisty!

Highly recommended for those who love:
• found family
• touch her and die
• political intrigue
• epic world building
• a dash of spiciness!

I absolutely adore Nico and Milla, they’re both such badass that they suit together so well.
I admire Milla for her relentless and strength after enduring what she went through and Nico for his determination to save his wife and always being supportive towards her and his family.
Their chemistry was off the charts and the spicy scenes was very well written too!

“I’ve got lots of plans for you. They all end in forever.”

At the beginning the pace was a little bit slow, but it gets a lot more interesting after once the answers to the questions you’ve been wondering are finally given.
I was usually good at guessing twist, but this one was a hard one to crack cause everyone seems so suspicious with their own agenda!

Overall, it’s been a fantastic adventure following Nico and Milla’s story in this epic world!
While their story comes to an end here, I’m guessing we’ll meet another couple in the next book of this series since that ending suggests that things are far from over.
I can't wait to read the next adventure from this author in the future!

I received an advanced review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!

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teaand_tomes's review

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

A captivating read, characterized by suspenseful alliances, a heartfelt romance, tense character dynamics, exciting revelations, and rich lore. The narrative is enhanced by the immersive world-building and the attention to detail in the history and mythology of the world. The book comes highly recommended for fans of gripping fantasy romance.

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