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ewindtberg's review against another edition
5.0
I was waiting with bated breath at each chapter of this book. I cannot express the stress that this story induced đ In all seriousness, I loved it. I wasnât a huge fan of the five person POV, but it wasnât hard to follow along, more like Iâd rather just have read Declan and Aeoifeâs POV. With that said, the multiple POV opens it up to future stories (not sure if the author has this in mind or not).
It was heartbreaking that practically the entire book our favorite characters were separated but that added to the desperation they were feeling and really pulled at my heartstrings. It also enabled Aeoife to work through her feelings on her own without Declan being there, ensuring that what she felt was true. And that scene with Killian just about took me out, that was ROUGH.
All in all, great book and Iâm immediately diving into the third upon finishing this. This series has me in a chokehold.
It was heartbreaking that practically the entire book our favorite characters were separated but that added to the desperation they were feeling and really pulled at my heartstrings. It also enabled Aeoife to work through her feelings on her own without Declan being there, ensuring that what she felt was true. And that scene with Killian just about took me out, that was ROUGH.
All in all, great book and Iâm immediately diving into the third upon finishing this. This series has me in a chokehold.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
fromjuliereads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
I really liked this sequel! The first book is definitely my favourite so far. The party was split for way too long for my liking. But I really like the characters and that we got additional POVs. And the story itself is well done! There were a couple twists I didn't see coming. And one twist that felt a little too obvious. I'm looking forward to the finale!
Also there was a reference - Easter egg really - for fans of New Girl and it made me so happy! I heard there is one in the last book too so I'm excited to find it too!
Also there was a reference - Easter egg really - for fans of New Girl and it made me so happy! I heard there is one in the last book too so I'm excited to find it too!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
booksalacarte's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
4.5
From These Dark Depths- 4.5âď¸ 3đśď¸ (off page scene)
A desperate pirate crew. An abducted captain. Can they save him before he faces the bloodthirsty sirens or will other dangers of the sea claim them first?
The crew of the Siren's Song race to catch up with the ruthless pirate who has captured their captain. But a sudden storm forces them to choose a perilous route. Desperate to save their captain and retrieve the enchanted dagger, the crew argues over how to survive the waters and what lies beneath.
Declan finds himself in the hands of a cruel and ambitious pirate with no desire to listen to reason or the truth. With no chance to escape, he must buy his crew time to reach him before he falls victim to his captor's deadly scheme.
In a world of myths and mystery, a captain's life hangs in the balance. But it will take more than skill and magic to save him. Can a crew come together to free their captain-or will their stubborn hearts sacrifice him instead?
Black Sails meets Throne of Glass in this captivating second installment of the Aisling Sea trilogy with higher stakes, new dangers, and more swoon-worthy romance that is sure to create fans of insta-love. Perfect for readers who don't mind steam on the page, but prefer it not be on every page.
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â¨My Opinionâ¨
It just got better! No sophomore slump for this series! Gradual spice increase! Vanessa Rasanen is doing this series right!
The added POVs of Tommy and Maura were a bonus for this book! Tommy is such a sweet cinnamon roll that is so relatable in how he struggles with feeling inadequate in his new role. Being thrust into acting captain when your best friend is in danger brings itâs own issues and forces some really great character growth.
Maura is an interesting POV mainly because she is going to help us readers see the human/fae conflict play out. And the group dynamics shift so nicely! I canât wait to see where their story goes in book 3!
It did feel a little like POV ping pong with characters rehashing exact moments other POVâs already focused on. But I didnât mind too much.
The introduction of the Fae and a look into what the rest of the kingdom is facing has been interesting and leading into a deeper conflict that I didnât expect. To have a close to home issue and a bigger issue at large is going to be interesting to see wrapped up in the next book.
The surprise character that shows up and just steals your heart! I had to give myself a moment to process their presence and what this means and how things might go. It was wild!
Iâm so excited for the release of With These Last Breaths, even if the name is giving me heart palpitations with what itâs possibly implyingâŚ
A desperate pirate crew. An abducted captain. Can they save him before he faces the bloodthirsty sirens or will other dangers of the sea claim them first?
The crew of the Siren's Song race to catch up with the ruthless pirate who has captured their captain. But a sudden storm forces them to choose a perilous route. Desperate to save their captain and retrieve the enchanted dagger, the crew argues over how to survive the waters and what lies beneath.
Declan finds himself in the hands of a cruel and ambitious pirate with no desire to listen to reason or the truth. With no chance to escape, he must buy his crew time to reach him before he falls victim to his captor's deadly scheme.
In a world of myths and mystery, a captain's life hangs in the balance. But it will take more than skill and magic to save him. Can a crew come together to free their captain-or will their stubborn hearts sacrifice him instead?
Black Sails meets Throne of Glass in this captivating second installment of the Aisling Sea trilogy with higher stakes, new dangers, and more swoon-worthy romance that is sure to create fans of insta-love. Perfect for readers who don't mind steam on the page, but prefer it not be on every page.
ââââââ
â¨My Opinionâ¨
It just got better! No sophomore slump for this series! Gradual spice increase! Vanessa Rasanen is doing this series right!
The added POVs of Tommy and Maura were a bonus for this book! Tommy is such a sweet cinnamon roll that is so relatable in how he struggles with feeling inadequate in his new role. Being thrust into acting captain when your best friend is in danger brings itâs own issues and forces some really great character growth.
Maura is an interesting POV mainly because she is going to help us readers see the human/fae conflict play out. And the group dynamics shift so nicely! I canât wait to see where their story goes in book 3!
It did feel a little like POV ping pong with characters rehashing exact moments other POVâs already focused on. But I didnât mind too much.
The introduction of the Fae and a look into what the rest of the kingdom is facing has been interesting and leading into a deeper conflict that I didnât expect. To have a close to home issue and a bigger issue at large is going to be interesting to see wrapped up in the next book.
The surprise character that shows up and just steals your heart! I had to give myself a moment to process their presence and what this means and how things might go. It was wild!
Iâm so excited for the release of With These Last Breaths, even if the name is giving me heart palpitations with what itâs possibly implyingâŚ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, and Cannibalism