emelymarieft's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kim_lommaert's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
medium-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
sraab's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
grettypop's review against another edition
3.0
Before my 3 stars scare you... let me just say that I gave the first book 4, because there's no 4.5 option, and to me this was a little less enjoyable. Let me explain why!
In the first book's review, I said that I expect Clara's character to grow and mature into being what a 'royal' in this series should be (=heartless, and confident). And while that happened, we only saw bits and pieces of the actual story line, because 90% of this book was sex.
Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy a steamy scene as much as the next girl, but in this book Ms. Lee over-abused this power. She writes AMAZING sex, but that's all that this book was about. Every other page, a new smut scene. I found myself getting bored with this book and it took me almost a month to finish it, because besides the body-contact, nothing much was happening.
Still, I already purchased the 3rd book to this series, and I'm hoping it'll be better than this one, because the first one set my expectations really high! Also, I'm invested in the story line, and I want Alexander and Clara to have their own, twisted happy ending.
In the first book's review, I said that I expect Clara's character to grow and mature into being what a 'royal' in this series should be (=heartless, and confident). And while that happened, we only saw bits and pieces of the actual story line, because 90% of this book was sex.
Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy a steamy scene as much as the next girl, but in this book Ms. Lee over-abused this power. She writes AMAZING sex, but that's all that this book was about. Every other page, a new smut scene. I found myself getting bored with this book and it took me almost a month to finish it, because besides the body-contact, nothing much was happening.
Still, I already purchased the 3rd book to this series, and I'm hoping it'll be better than this one, because the first one set my expectations really high! Also, I'm invested in the story line, and I want Alexander and Clara to have their own, twisted happy ending.
kleejos's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rlp78's review against another edition
5.0
After the cliffhanger of the last book I was really excited to get my hands on this book. I have to say I loved it. Alexander and Clara became so much stronger in this book. There was very little stupidity. I loved how honest they finally became with each other. Yes, there is clearly a whole lot more story to tell but this ended in a really nice way. Much better than book 1.
I very rarely read series before the whole thing is finished but I couldn't wait for this one. Now if only February would hurry up and get here!!
I very rarely read series before the whole thing is finished but I couldn't wait for this one. Now if only February would hurry up and get here!!
khaleesimod93's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.5
It just got worse!!!! Ugh! But Edward, David, Clara, and Belle are the best characters!!! I love them so much! But I can't stand Alexander and the whole royal family and freaking pepper!!! Ugh. I just want to see Clara happy. That's all I care about. And every where I look, more devastation for her. She deserves so much better.
erina1510's review against another edition
5.0
Hehehe I love how Clara and Alexander pretty much are determining their own futures and telling everyone else to suck it! Now if they can weather the crap storms that keep coming their way is left to be seen. Oooo Pepper spray is having everything come back to bite her in the hind end. Can't wait to finish this series! I'm a new fan!