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pikapuddle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
I am completely obsessed with this series.
It was my first dark fantasy romance and I ATE THAT SHIT UP!!
I can not properly explain how much I loved this book. Apart from the fact I already love vampires and dark fantasy in other media. Reading through this story was like a breath of fresh air. Having medieval style vampires instead of twilight vampires (EW!)
The direction of the story surprised me completely and honestly, 5 months later I still can not believe that ending. At 2am in the morning I wanted to scream at the betrayal. That bastard.
I have read book 2, book 3 really is testing my patience, the release date needs to hurry up and get here!
It was my first dark fantasy romance and I ATE THAT SHIT UP!!
I can not properly explain how much I loved this book. Apart from the fact I already love vampires and dark fantasy in other media. Reading through this story was like a breath of fresh air. Having medieval style vampires instead of twilight vampires (EW!)
The direction of the story surprised me completely and honestly, 5 months later I still can not believe that ending. At 2am in the morning I wanted to scream at the betrayal. That bastard.
I have read book 2, book 3 really is testing my patience, the release date needs to hurry up and get here!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Death of parent
violet_imagination's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
3.0
I don't know how to rate this. Do I think it's a Good Book? Absolutely not.
Do I think it's good within its category? I don't hate it? The category being: smut/porn with a plot/romantasy.
I didn't find it as predictable as others have noted. I did find myself wanting to continue reading. Okay, the exception being that there was a part in the book where I couldn't bear another sex scene so close together for lack of substance. But after that, it got better.
Basically: it's an easy, enjoyable read. Don't expect too much.
Also, I'm not one for quotes but that part where he goes something like "you doubt my ability to conquer a kingdom, fuck my queen, and hunt a witch?" LOVED IT.
Do I think it's good within its category? I don't hate it? The category being: smut/porn with a plot/romantasy.
I didn't find it as predictable as others have noted. I did find myself wanting to continue reading. Okay, the exception being that there was a part in the book where I couldn't bear another sex scene so close together for lack of substance. But after that, it got better.
Basically: it's an easy, enjoyable read. Don't expect too much.
Also, I'm not one for quotes but that part where he goes something like "you doubt my ability to conquer a kingdom, fuck my queen, and hunt a witch?" LOVED IT.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
coffiend's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Slavery, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
ladydamonayde's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Classism
Moderate: Body horror, Death of parent, Murder, and Colonisation
sveva's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
beebowbabe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Slavery, Alcohol, and War
wetrathours's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
- 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
3.5
My expectations were very low for this book, but I enjoyed it. There is more plot and emotion than I expected. I found the cuts between the emotional moments and the sex scenes jarring, but hey different people cope in different ways I guess. The MC felt very realistic to me. She takes her emotions out on others by starting fights when she's upset, so I can see why some people found her annoying. She also took forever to figure out the very-foreshadowed reveal, but I thought that was supposed to be some dramatic irony where the reader knows before the character.
Throughout the book, I always felt the need to know what happened next. I picked up the sequel asap. I really love some of the supporting characters, though I feel several are under-developed. Overall, I'd say it's mostly well-written prose. There are a few glaring flaws, but if you can look past them, it's a fun read.
Throughout the book, I always felt the need to know what happened next. I picked up the sequel asap. I really love some of the supporting characters, though I feel several are under-developed. Overall, I'd say it's mostly well-written prose. There are a few glaring flaws, but if you can look past them, it's a fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Slavery
fannehsm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
A true enemies-to-lovers story—and the fantastic banter that comes along with it! Come to grapple with things you thought you knew about your world and existential crisis, stay for falling in love with a powerful overprotective vampire and coming into the confidence to rule. #feminism #justgirlythings
I had a lot of fun! Adrian’s immediate attraction to Isolde felt a little dumb at first, but the story, characters, and writing were so good I gave it a pass. Butwhen you find out about why it was so immediate, it makes sense why Scarlett wrote it this way and she was smart to keep it light on all the “why me?” stuff so I wasn’t too suspicious. HOWEVER, I was a little disappointed, as the clues were laid out, that Adrian’s love is not so much for Isolde than it is for who she was in a past life. I felt bad for her for that… like her love was more “real” born out of getting to know him now. Slight imbalance here.
I really liked all their interactions and the build up of their relationship. It wasn’t too obvious that “this plot point will lead to this relationship development” -kind of progression. It felt natural and their interactions were fun.
This is a fun vampire lore fantasy kingdom without feeling like it’s too straightforward with how vampires are presented. I really loved this couple and the growth Isolde goes through. She is also one fierce woman!
Finally, Adrian is a hot “where is my wife” lover boy. He’s powerful, intense, and charismatic. So if you’re looking for that intense and giggly worship, he’s your guy!
I had a lot of fun! Adrian’s immediate attraction to Isolde felt a little dumb at first, but the story, characters, and writing were so good I gave it a pass. But
I really liked all their interactions and the build up of their relationship. It wasn’t too obvious that “this plot point will lead to this relationship development” -kind of progression. It felt natural and their interactions were fun.
This is a fun vampire lore fantasy kingdom without feeling like it’s too straightforward with how vampires are presented. I really loved this couple and the growth Isolde goes through. She is also one fierce woman!
Finally, Adrian is a hot “where is my wife” lover boy. He’s powerful, intense, and charismatic. So if you’re looking for that intense and giggly worship, he’s your guy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Genocide and Death of parent
fayeelizabeth's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Sexism, Slavery, and Death of parent
ahopson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Fantasy romance with mythical elements. It has a complex world and characters dealing with power struggles, family, and love. The story is engaging, though some parts are slower than others. If you like fantasy with strong characters and heated romance, this book is worth checking out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and War