book_bunny03's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
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
4.0
cindaren's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes I love Laura Thalassa, sometimes I don't. Started rereading this series a few months ago and couldn't do it but this time I'm enjoying it again so idk.
kirahaycock21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I thought there was a little too much back and forth on and off again between the main characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Death, Genocide, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Child death, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Cursing, Kidnapping, and Blood
Minor: Animal death and Death of parent
bookish_leigh's review against another edition
3.5
Plot Armor?........ Laura Thalassa doesn't know her!!!!
Those last few chapters had me GAGGED.
From my review of Pestilence: War follows through with a fresh and youthful voice from the FMC and plenty of angst from the horseman. Easy to read and shifts tone effortlessly. 👏🏾
Both Sara and Miriam are so relatable in their core values; reading these books that highlight humanities flaws, juxtapose to our right to redemption, through such a relatable perspective has been a pleasure to read.
Plot: 3.5/5
Writing: 3.5/5
Characters: 3.5/5
Spice🌶:2.5 out of 5
Overall: 3.5/5⭐
Those last few chapters had me GAGGED.
From my review of Pestilence: War follows through with a fresh and youthful voice from the FMC and plenty of angst from the horseman. Easy to read and shifts tone effortlessly. 👏🏾
Both Sara and Miriam are so relatable in their core values; reading these books that highlight humanities flaws, juxtapose to our right to redemption, through such a relatable perspective has been a pleasure to read.
Plot: 3.5/5
Writing: 3.5/5
Characters: 3.5/5
Spice🌶:2.5 out of 5
Overall: 3.5/5⭐
rosereadseverything's review against another edition
4.0
Soooo good.
I think I liked the fantasy aspects as little bit more in this one. It was really detailed and unexpected. I liked the one sided insta love trope. Im starting to see the theme for the series of love can change and heal evil. It’s a beautiful idea that I see the author trying to paint, however, but, comma….there is a level of sophistication that is missing in the story. I am still fairly new to my fantasy era so I will have to read it again when I have more experience to give this the best review possible. But a 4.5 all around.
I think I liked the fantasy aspects as little bit more in this one. It was really detailed and unexpected. I liked the one sided insta love trope. Im starting to see the theme for the series of love can change and heal evil. It’s a beautiful idea that I see the author trying to paint, however, but, comma….there is a level of sophistication that is missing in the story. I am still fairly new to my fantasy era so I will have to read it again when I have more experience to give this the best review possible. But a 4.5 all around.
shmashes's review against another edition
4.0
I think I liked Pestilence a tiny bit more than War, but I liked Miriam slightly more than Sara. I like this series. It is the perfect blend of mindless fluff and smut with sprinkles of gore and heartwarming moments. I have to read a few other things before I can get to Famine and I'm mad about it.
kavasghost's review against another edition
2.5
I didn’t like this as much as Pestilence. I thought both the protagonists were alright but nothing that really stood out to me. This was also a very slow slowburn but the vast majority of it was the fmc being Luke warm about the mmc so all together the dynamic was a bit bland. Also I didn’t really like the ending but that’s just a personal preference
✨ 2.5
✨ 2.5
aburiruhime's review against another edition
2.0
Too long and repetitive
This book could have been much shorter. War and Miriam went round and round with their conversations. Miriam was so slow and juvenile. She kept expecting different out comes asking the same damn questions. She had no spine either. She always fell over backwards to War even when she’s supposedly so very angry, puh-lease i kept rolling my eyes. Definitely like the first book better. The heroine and her actions felt more believable.
This book could have been much shorter. War and Miriam went round and round with their conversations. Miriam was so slow and juvenile. She kept expecting different out comes asking the same damn questions. She had no spine either. She always fell over backwards to War even when she’s supposedly so very angry, puh-lease i kept rolling my eyes. Definitely like the first book better. The heroine and her actions felt more believable.
bookish_spoonie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4 Stars
A brilliant second installment! I was unsure how the author would make this different to Pestilence but there was definitely enough to make it a unique and interesting book.
I really love this series and although for me it wasn't quite as good as book 1, I still devoured it.
With what is currently happening in the world, I did really struggle at the beginning when War was killing Palestinians, Gaza and Israel. It just hit too close to reality and was tough to read.
I am definitely looking forward to the next book although am going to take a little break so I don't just binge the series in a week!
A brilliant second installment! I was unsure how the author would make this different to Pestilence but there was definitely enough to make it a unique and interesting book.
I really love this series and although for me it wasn't quite as good as book 1, I still devoured it.
With what is currently happening in the world, I did really struggle at the beginning when War was killing Palestinians, Gaza and Israel. It just hit too close to reality and was tough to read.
I am definitely looking forward to the next book although am going to take a little break so I don't just binge the series in a week!