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urtchen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: War and Torture
tguccione's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Death, Abandonment, Bullying, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Religious bigotry, Body horror, Murder, Violence, and War
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Suicide
elledanie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, War, Gore, Cursing, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
spicycronereads's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.5
Like the second book in the series, much of this book takes place contemporaneous with the events in the previous. However, I found that there were enough new characters and plot points that it kept me wanting to continue to read. I am glad we got to see Hell, which turns out is kind of a socialist paradise? đAnd the last 10% or so was pretty wild. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat.
It was fun to finally see more of Everly since her power is hinted at throughout the first two books. I loved her journey and Callumâs unwavering support of her. Reading the acknowledgments at the end, and seeing that Harley Laroux based Callum off of her husband, made me really happy for her, heck, for both of them! In the previous books, Leon and Zane were definitely that swaggering bad boy type. Callum seems much more noble, even though he is arguably the most badass of the three. The plot points that led him to Everly had me sighing and swooning. I wanted to know more about him and Lucifer so maybe a gory story or something at some point can fill in those blanks. Otherwise all of Callumâs traumas and motivations that led him to this point made him a very sympathetic character.Â
And for as much as the events of this book are dark, and trust, they are dark, the tone of this book often seems almost lighthearted. As Everly gets to know Callum, and as various other characters, make appearances, I often found myself smiling or laughing. The scene with the picnic was so touching and had me giggling. I nearly marked the book as lighthearted on here but then worried about the poor soul who might take that to mean it was a romcom or something.Though once The Old Man seemed to hold something back and I guessed that Everly was pregnant, I started bracing myself for Callum to die. That was a rough final battle, expecting the worst. Thank you for not doing that to us, Ms. Laroux!
Both Callum and Everly are bisexual, so there is some diverse representation in the book. Although as a MF pairing, the relationship of the main charactersâŠI wouldnât call it normative because they are both bi and because of the amount of kink, but itâs not as non-normative as it could be? This issue is complex and requires nuance in real life, and so writing about a fictional representation for strangers, I am finding that I am struggling to convey what I mean. Because it is complicated! I have not read Larouxâs Losers series, but I have read all of the first date novelas. I would definitely not be mad to see characters exploring their bi identity in terms of the relationship pairings in either Losers or future books. Ok. Moving away from the awkwardâŠ
The spice levels, as with the previous two, are top notch in both quantity and quality in this book. I loved Everlyâs Journey of discovery and how her confidence changes as she learns to take charge. And I have been waiting for TWO BOOKS to find out what game Everly and Callum were playing when Leon interrupted them. The scene did not disappoint. đ¶ïž đ„”đŠ Definitely read the authorâs content warning, because there is a lot to contend with in the book.
Overall, a great way to end the series, with swoony romance, badass MC action, and spice!Â
It was fun to finally see more of Everly since her power is hinted at throughout the first two books. I loved her journey and Callumâs unwavering support of her. Reading the acknowledgments at the end, and seeing that Harley Laroux based Callum off of her husband, made me really happy for her, heck, for both of them! In the previous books, Leon and Zane were definitely that swaggering bad boy type. Callum seems much more noble, even though he is arguably the most badass of the three. The plot points that led him to Everly had me sighing and swooning. I wanted to know more about him and Lucifer so maybe a gory story or something at some point can fill in those blanks. Otherwise all of Callumâs traumas and motivations that led him to this point made him a very sympathetic character.Â
And for as much as the events of this book are dark, and trust, they are dark, the tone of this book often seems almost lighthearted. As Everly gets to know Callum, and as various other characters, make appearances, I often found myself smiling or laughing. The scene with the picnic was so touching and had me giggling. I nearly marked the book as lighthearted on here but then worried about the poor soul who might take that to mean it was a romcom or something.
Both Callum and Everly are bisexual, so there is some diverse representation in the book. Although as a MF pairing, the relationship of the main charactersâŠI wouldnât call it normative because they are both bi and because of the amount of kink, but itâs not as non-normative as it could be? This issue is complex and requires nuance in real life, and so writing about a fictional representation for strangers, I am finding that I am struggling to convey what I mean. Because it is complicated! I have not read Larouxâs Losers series, but I have read all of the first date novelas. I would definitely not be mad to see characters exploring their bi identity in terms of the relationship pairings in either Losers or future books. Ok. Moving away from the awkwardâŠ
The spice levels, as with the previous two, are top notch in both quantity and quality in this book. I loved Everlyâs Journey of discovery and how her confidence changes as she learns to take charge. And I have been waiting for TWO BOOKS to find out what game Everly and Callum were playing when Leon interrupted them. The scene did not disappoint. đ¶ïž đ„”đŠ Definitely read the authorâs content warning, because there is a lot to contend with in the book.
Overall, a great way to end the series, with swoony romance, badass MC action, and spice!Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Blood
Moderate: Miscarriage, Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
howlinglibraries's review against another edition
 lol I'm so devastated. I've been eagerly awaiting this book's release for ages and was fully prepared to adore every last page, but the majority of the story so far has been:
1) a completely unnecessary recap of books 1 & 2
2) Everly being a one-dimensional character with very annoying inner monologues and a horrible case of Mary Sue-ness (which I do almost never accuse a character of, but every single person she interacts with just goes on and on about how she's the most powerful witch they've ever met, etc.)
Seriously, though, the only redeeming thing about this book is Callum's character, and even he hasn't properly drawn me in. I'm dragging through the story and I no longer care enough about the overarching plot to trudge through it.
âš Representation: queer (bi/pan) main charactersÂ
1) a completely unnecessary recap of books 1 & 2
2) Everly being a one-dimensional character with very annoying inner monologues and a horrible case of Mary Sue-ness (which I do almost never accuse a character of, but every single person she interacts with just goes on and on about how she's the most powerful witch they've ever met, etc.)
Seriously, though, the only redeeming thing about this book is Callum's character, and even he hasn't properly drawn me in. I'm dragging through the story and I no longer care enough about the overarching plot to trudge through it.
âš Representation: queer (bi/pan) main charactersÂ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Gore, and Death
Moderate: Grief, Torture, and War
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