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fannehsm's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I had a lot of fun! Adrian’s immediate attraction to Isolde felt a little dumb at first, but the story, characters, and writing were so good I gave it a pass. But
I really liked all their interactions and the build up of their relationship. It wasn’t too obvious that “this plot point will lead to this relationship development” -kind of progression. It felt natural and their interactions were fun.
This is a fun vampire lore fantasy kingdom without feeling like it’s too straightforward with how vampires are presented. I really loved this couple and the growth Isolde goes through. She is also one fierce woman!
Finally, Adrian is a hot “where is my wife” lover boy. He’s powerful, intense, and charismatic. So if you’re looking for that intense and giggly worship, he’s your guy!
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Genocide and Death of parent
edna_gio's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
havennnofjoyy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War
The main character is 26 and the love interest is 2000 years old.shaqydoo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
karapillar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Physical abuse, Racism, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Abandonment, and War
Minor: Infidelity, Slavery, Torture, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
our_bookish_reads's review against another edition
- 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
This is my first time reading Scarlett St. Clair's work, and holy shit, it was astounding! The way Scarlett writes is absolutely beautiful. The descriptions of colors, food, scents, people, how things feel on skin and emotionally, make you feel like you're experiencing it first hand. I can't wait to start the next book, Queen of Myth and Monsters!
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
atowns_oh's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Genocide, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War
ka_ke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Genocide, Mental illness, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Infertility, Slavery, and Torture
kenziebeck's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Genocide, Hate crime, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Minor: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
midnacine's review against another edition
- 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
Maybe I'm just really into trashy romance novels recently but I fucking loved this book. It feels like this is what a condensed version of JLA's From Blood and Ash would have been without
It was interesting coming to this after having read A Touch of Darkness because the writing style was so much different and engaging. To me it seems like Scarlett St. Clair really found her voice in this story, and I can't wait to read the second one in December!
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Genocide, Misogyny, Sexism, Medical content, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Racism, Slavery, Vomit, and Alcohol