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veryreaderie's review
2.0
DNF at about halfway through. This book is fantasy romance, which is exactly what I was in the mood for when I picked it up, but it suffered from several things for me:
1. Being a sequel, despite the fact that it didn't say so anywhere in the book--ugh! (That being said, no one looking this up on goodreads will have this problem, so it's a moot point.)
2. IMMEDIATE attraction that seemed to come out of nowhere. There was no sense of settling into the romance; it was just abruptly there.
3. The sense that all the action was happening somewhere else and you were somehow meant to know what was going on regardless (possibly related to point 1).
My investment in what the book could be kept me going for a while, and the bit of worldbuilding I experienced was enjoyable, hence 2 stars instead of 1. It wasn't bad--I just wish I could have cared. Definitely read this series in order, and probably don't read it if you prefer slow-burn romance.
1. Being a sequel, despite the fact that it didn't say so anywhere in the book--ugh! (That being said, no one looking this up on goodreads will have this problem, so it's a moot point.)
2. IMMEDIATE attraction that seemed to come out of nowhere. There was no sense of settling into the romance; it was just abruptly there.
3. The sense that all the action was happening somewhere else and you were somehow meant to know what was going on regardless (possibly related to point 1).
My investment in what the book could be kept me going for a while, and the bit of worldbuilding I experienced was enjoyable, hence 2 stars instead of 1. It wasn't bad--I just wish I could have cared. Definitely read this series in order, and probably don't read it if you prefer slow-burn romance.
brinnet's review
4.0
I love the increased focus on fantasy elements in this book and the faint glimmer of a tie to the Warlord series. A vast improvement over the previous books, despite the front cover of this book, which could use an update.
Much, much less focus on pure romance, which meant that we learned about more characters and had a stronger plot.
A few odd twists and turns, but I thought a much more rewarding story overall.
Maybe more of a 3.5 star book, but I wanted to make it plain that I preferred this to others I've been reading.
I'll keep reading the series — eagerly awaiting to see how we connect to my other series.
Much, much less focus on pure romance, which meant that we learned about more characters and had a stronger plot.
A few odd twists and turns, but I thought a much more rewarding story overall.
Maybe more of a 3.5 star book, but I wanted to make it plain that I preferred this to others I've been reading.
I'll keep reading the series — eagerly awaiting to see how we connect to my other series.
nelsonseye's review against another edition
3.0
Quite a fast read. Liked the secondary characters, but I wish the villainy had been more drawn out/developed.
francesca_rock's review
4.0
Well that was a disappointing synopsis of this book. And unfortunately, I already gave away the physical copy I had - so I can't give you a better one. Darn it! Anyway - I loved this book! I really liked the first one because of the somewhat feminist message. But I liked this one even more because it managed to be feminist and romantic. Hoooray!
The characters were excellent together. You could tell immediately that they dug each other despite the whole complicated captive/captor relationship. And then she was the one that ended up saving him - how perfect. Oops - got swept away for a moment. They really were great characters - especially when they were working together. I just loved reading about them.
The story was fantastic too! I can hardly wait to read the conclusion in the next book. The plot moved quickly, just when you would get used to what the story would seem to be about it would all switch around on you. I love when that is pulled off well - and here it certainly was.
Elizabeth Vaughan, another terrific job, you nailed it again.
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emyzig's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0