Reviews

A Promise of Peridot by Kate Golden

zoemeggert's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

tewilly's review against another edition

adventurous medium-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

5.0

dalia_maged's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-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

leahta11's review against another edition

4.0

While still a good story, this book definitely has the middle book in a trilogy vibes. The reluctant chosen hero schtick is a little tiring. The last ~20% hais action-packed and leaves us with a good ending. 

litwaklibrary's review against another edition

4.0

I definitely enjoyed A Promise of Peridot more than A Dawn of Onyx. Like the first book, it still follows your typical Romantasy plot. However, that in no way takes away from the experience. I genuinely had a good time reading this book. It’s fast paced and packed full of action. Going into A Promise of Peridot you have a better understanding of the different characters, dynamics, and the world. It makes everything more enticing. The MMC, Kane, and his “touch her  and ☠️” vibes are fantastic. I am a fan 👏🏼

“𝖲𝗈𝗆𝖾𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗇𝖾𝖾𝖽𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝖻𝖾 𝗋𝗂𝗉𝗉𝖾𝖽 𝗅𝗂𝗆𝖻 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝗅𝗂𝗆𝖻 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗅𝖺𝗒𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝗁𝖺𝗇𝖽𝗌 𝗈𝗇 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗉𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗂𝗈𝗎𝗌 𝖿**𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖻𝗈𝖽𝗒."

The Tropes:

🖤 Romantasy

✨ Forced proximity

⚔️ Enemies to lovers

🐉 Fae, Dragons, Witches

🪄 Magic

🔮 Prophecies 

abeautytoyourbeast's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-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? No

5.0

svanosdol's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

3.5

mayawildgoose's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.5

hayleysnextpage's review against another edition

4.5

"You asked me once if I thought love was a weakness," he said, too low. "You, Arwen. You are my weakness."

- Fantasy romance
- Fae and witches
- Dragon-shifting shadow daddy
- Enemies to lovers (take two 😂)
- Lil love triangle moment
- He calls her bird
- Cliffhanger ending!
- Dual POV

1. WE GET KANE’S POV! The first sentence had me kicking my feet: "I was in love with her. And it was a f–king nightmare." 
2. The push-and-pull, hate-to-love tension between these two was SO good! Kane is very protective, very jealous, and very in love, and I ate it up. I mean, the meaning behind his nickname for her alone: "Hope always has wings." SWOON.
3. This sequel turns up the spice 🔥. I wasn’t expecting it, but… it was hot. "You taste like my dreams" levels of hot!
4. If you’re dipping your toe into romantasy, I think this is a great beginner series, as it’s very easy to follow. This book’s plot especially wasn’t too complex but captivating nonetheless. The end game – finding the tools for her to kill his dad 😬.
5. I read and listened, and I’d also recommend the audio. It’s so helpful with fantasy book pronunciations 😂.
6. THAT ENDING 🤯. Didn’t see that coming! I’m so excited to see how this story ends.
7. I am begging Kate for a Griffin and Mari novella. BEGGING 🙏🏻.

delaynieee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0