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caney24's review against another edition
I've been trying to read this for months, but tragically it hasn't hooked me like the first book did 🙁
dalcaraz's review against another edition
I liked the first book, but I’m bored with the second. It’s the “bad thing acted bad thing - how will they ever triumph?” formula and i don’t care that much right now
honey__bean's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
bro WHAT WAS THAT
itsemflynn's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like this was missing so much substance. It was literally just random dumb argument followed by make up sex, repeat.
liaantje's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Gore, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Dysphoria
mavstela's review against another edition
3.0
Had high expectations for this book, as I enjoy Scarlett St Clair's writing. This sequel has a severe case of second book syndrome, lacking substance in both plot and character development. The author's note at the end acknowledges the struggle of writing this book in a short time, and it shows in the storytelling. Despite the book's shortcomings, the reader remains strangely invested and reluctant to DNF. The poor storytelling is frustrating, yet there's an unexplainable attachment to the story.
The disappointment lies in the perceived decline of the main character, Adrian, who appears to have lost his essence, either coming across as a tyrant or a lovesick teenager. His point of view feels forced and lacks depth, making his motivations seem shallow. The protagonist, Isolde, initially struggles to make decisions but suddenly accepts everything that happens to her towards the end. While the book offers some intriguing revelations and expands the world, it primarily serves as a middle installment, leaving readers with more questions than answers. Overall, the book falls short of high expectations.
The disappointment lies in the perceived decline of the main character, Adrian, who appears to have lost his essence, either coming across as a tyrant or a lovesick teenager. His point of view feels forced and lacks depth, making his motivations seem shallow. The protagonist, Isolde, initially struggles to make decisions but suddenly accepts everything that happens to her towards the end. While the book offers some intriguing revelations and expands the world, it primarily serves as a middle installment, leaving readers with more questions than answers. Overall, the book falls short of high expectations.
caseyblue75's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5