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iceboundreader's review
4.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was a bit worried when I started this that I wouldn't enjoy it because it started off too quickly for me, but I actually really ended up liking it.
I really liked the plot idea of the reincarnation of the souls of the demons. Raina and Casper always finding their way back to each other in each lifetime is so beautiful.
The cliffhanger ending is making me go and see where I can find the next one.
I was a bit worried when I started this that I wouldn't enjoy it because it started off too quickly for me, but I actually really ended up liking it.
I really liked the plot idea of the reincarnation of the souls of the demons. Raina and Casper always finding their way back to each other in each lifetime is so beautiful.
The cliffhanger ending is making me go and see where I can find the next one.
zosia_rose's review
4.0
3.75 ⭐️s rounded up
I did not expect to like this book as much as I did…I got it for free from Amazon’s “stuff your Kindle (or iBooks) day” so I assumed that being free, the writing quality would reflect the price. Surprisingly, the magic and history of the first book of this trilogy is well-thought-out and unique while still being easy to grasp.
Although there were some pacing issues (the first 3/4 of the book were very drawn out and the rising action and ending felt rather rushed in comparison), most of the characters and plot points were believable and the romance was decent!
Even managed to surprise me with the second twist right at the end!
Rounding up because I can appreciate that a lot of effort must have gone into this series’ creation and writing, though probably not quite enough to convince me I HAVE to buy the second and third
I did not expect to like this book as much as I did…I got it for free from Amazon’s “stuff your Kindle (or iBooks) day” so I assumed that being free, the writing quality would reflect the price. Surprisingly, the magic and history of the first book of this trilogy is well-thought-out and unique while still being easy to grasp.
Although there were some pacing issues (the first 3/4 of the book were very drawn out and the rising action and ending felt rather rushed in comparison), most of the characters and plot points were believable and the romance was decent!
Even managed to surprise me with the second twist right at the end!
Rounding up because I can appreciate that a lot of effort must have gone into this series’ creation and writing, though probably not quite enough to convince me I HAVE to buy the second and third
elbow1227's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The concept was very interesting, but the execution of it wasn't as great in my opinion. I felt intrigued, yet bored throughout my time reading this. I wish I could love it, but it still is a good book within its own right. It just was not for me personally.
rissyroo's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
daffy1's review
4.0
This was a great book keep me engrossed the whole time. Demons fighting demons from different nations and slayers thrown in was a great read now to wait for book 2 and 3 to see what happens
foxgame's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. I chose to read it as it was promoted as similar as Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness and it was definitely on par. A book about demons who reincarnate with their memories over hundreds of years. Old scores to settle, true loves and ancient traditions evolving into modern warfare. Really really recommend this book. Now I just have to wait for the rest in the series!!!
Received a complimentary copy of the book from Voracious Readers Only
Received a complimentary copy of the book from Voracious Readers Only
lala001's review
4.0
Thank you to the author for sending me the audio for this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was looking for a new Fantasy Romance for me to sink my teeth in to and boy did this deliver!!
This had me hooked from page one! I was so infested in the characters.
This book is so well written. I felt like I was right able to visualize everything as I was listening to it. I highly recommend!
I was looking for a new Fantasy Romance for me to sink my teeth in to and boy did this deliver!!
This had me hooked from page one! I was so infested in the characters.
This book is so well written. I felt like I was right able to visualize everything as I was listening to it. I highly recommend!
kaitlyn_hantz's review
3.0
I'm not going to lie, I went into this expecting disappointment, but I was pleasantly surprised. My feelings did go up and down as I was reading this. It was a bit of a rocky start. I've never read anything with insta-love before and I always thought I would hate it, but I don't know if it's because in this instance the characters had tons of history so it wasn't super unbelievable or if it's because I'm actually a fan of insta-love. Either way I was loving it. Casper and Amari were just so cute together. (There's also an element of cheating, so if that's not your thing, I might want to stay away.)
After about the halfway point, I started to get a little bored. I was seriously questioning if I would continue with the rest of the series, but then OH MY GOD! This grabbed hold of my attention and didn't let go. I was hooked, and by the end there was no doubt in my mind that I wasn't going to continue.
After about the halfway point, I started to get a little bored. I was seriously questioning if I would continue with the rest of the series, but then OH MY GOD! This grabbed hold of my attention and didn't let go. I was hooked, and by the end there was no doubt in my mind that I wasn't going to continue.
tifftalkpages's review
5.0
4.5
“Their demon lives spun around each other, their souls, like magnets, pulled back together in every lifetime.”
The story begins right on time okay. We meet the hero Caspar when he has finally found his soulmate after having searching for decades. Except this is the day before Amari is to be married to someone else and she has yet to awaken. Amari isn’t the love of Caspar’s life but of many.
In this life Amari is a food critic about to start a life with the man of her dreams when Caspar poses as a government agent seeking her aid. She agrees to help him after her husband is called away on business and an assassin attempt speeds up Casper’s timeline. He informs her that she is an Ancient demon that has been reincarnated and that her subconscious knows that he is her soulmate.
And Amari is thrust into this new world and tumultuous political landscape of demon nations and reveries of past lives with one constant that Is Caspar. Ughhh. He is gone for her and devoted. Due to her reincarnation, Amari is caught between two warring consciousnesses. Caspar is desperately trying to wake her, but also fears her leaving - since she’s avoided him the last two lifetimes
“Their demon lives spun around each other, their souls, like magnets, pulled back together in every lifetime.”
The story begins right on time okay. We meet the hero Caspar when he has finally found his soulmate after having searching for decades. Except this is the day before Amari is to be married to someone else and she has yet to awaken. Amari isn’t the love of Caspar’s life but of many.
In this life Amari is a food critic about to start a life with the man of her dreams when Caspar poses as a government agent seeking her aid. She agrees to help him after her husband is called away on business and an assassin attempt speeds up Casper’s timeline. He informs her that she is an Ancient demon that has been reincarnated and that her subconscious knows that he is her soulmate.
And Amari is thrust into this new world and tumultuous political landscape of demon nations and reveries of past lives with one constant that Is Caspar. Ughhh. He is gone for her and devoted. Due to her reincarnation, Amari is caught between two warring consciousnesses. Caspar is desperately trying to wake her, but also fears her leaving - since she’s avoided him the last two lifetimes
godinhoreads86's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0