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kori_dragon's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
A fun, adventurous story that manages to blend fantasy, romance, and humour into one great read. My favourite line of the book: Clara forgets how to say bath and so says "people laundry" which made me snort with laughter at work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Gore and Animal cruelty
elly29's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Overall, I liked it. I liked Isteban and Clara, and I liked the premise, and I liked that it was another romance where two older people who have been broken heal and find love.
I think I enjoyed most the continuation of the world and overarching plot from “Paladin’s Grace,” but with a different set of characters. Steven and Grace were mentioned (the former by name, the latter not so much), and perhaps we have been set up for Galen’s story, which will be book #3. But this was Isteban’s story, and we got to see his backstory and character growth.
Plus, I liked Clara’s powers.(Does Isteban call her Clare-bear?)
I think I enjoyed most the continuation of the world and overarching plot from “Paladin’s Grace,” but with a different set of characters. Steven and Grace were mentioned (the former by name, the latter not so much), and perhaps we have been set up for Galen’s story, which will be book #3. But this was Isteban’s story, and we got to see his backstory and character growth.
Plus, I liked Clara’s powers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, and Animal cruelty
readinggem's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The pining went on for too long
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Trafficking, Violence, and Gore
bluerskies's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Mental illness, Body horror, and Confinement
Moderate: Murder, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Blood
Minor: Xenophobia
cwerber's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
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? No
4.0
I loved this book but the middle sagged just a little. But still do I love Istavhan and Clara a lot. And Doc Mason.
I hope to see more (or hear of them) in the next book.
I hope to see more (or hear of them) in the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
directorpurry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Murder, Vomit, Death, and Xenophobia
Minor: Slavery
leahrosereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's super official. I love this cozy (adjacent) higher stakes fantasyso much.
The first book gave readers fantastic characters and incredibly interesting mysteries, some of which were solved, but one other HUGE mystery wasn't. I'm so glad to see that that mystery continued into this one.
But of course, there was also a couple of other quests along the way, and I loved every side moment and character here just as much as book 1! No book 2 blues.
I cannot wait start the next book!!
The first book gave readers fantastic characters and incredibly interesting mysteries, some of which were solved, but one other HUGE mystery wasn't. I'm so glad to see that that mystery continued into this one.
But of course, there was also a couple of other quests along the way, and I loved every side moment and character here just as much as book 1! No book 2 blues.
I cannot wait start the next book!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking, Death, and Violence
kmtaylor002's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Confinement, Death, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
narya's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
Si ya me encanto el primero, no sé cómo es posible que el segundo me haya gustado aún más. Los protagonistas son un rayito de luz. Comparten dificultades y construyen sobre ello, ayudándose, conociéndose y siendo absolutamente idiotas. El misterio del libro anterior continua y no me podria haber engamchado más.
Personajes a los que adoras sin darte cuenta, giros que no ves venir ni de lejos y todo haciendo un libro precioso. Muchas ganas de leer el siguiente.
Me habria gustado saber más sobre el juego político detrás de la ciudad donde está el coliseo y sobre la misteriosa muner que recluta a Istvhan en su celda.
Personajes a los que adoras sin darte cuenta, giros que no ves venir ni de lejos y todo haciendo un libro precioso. Muchas ganas de leer el siguiente.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
maryellen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
My God, but I love this series so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Blood, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Murder, Sexual content, Animal death, Body horror, Grief, Death, and Kidnapping