meera01's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I think I enjoyed this the most out of the series so far. This one took the main character into a different place, introduced the rest of her family, and gave a better balancing point of view of magical beings in this world.
garbutch's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Definitely the best one out of the first three.
cmbohn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
lolasreviews's review against another edition
4.0
I am enjoying this series so far and decided to listen to the third book as well. This continues to be a good series. I like the pacing and the way Val gets involved in a new mission in each book, but there are also overarching storylines. In Tangled Truths she's to investigate some weird rumors close to where her ex husband and daughter are vacationing. So she has to figure out what's happening there and also see her daughter again for the first time in years and navigate that. Then on top of that there is a new dragon again that is interested in her and finding out what she had to do with a dragons death in book2.
I liked following Val along on this new adventure. It was interesting to see her deal with everything going on and I liked she came up with some peaceful solutions as well to some of the problems, but there is still plenty of action as well. I was feeling a bit mixed about the direction some of the plots where going in, but I was happy a certain plot line didn't go in the direction I feared, although I am not sure what to think of the new solution. I liked seeing Val's daughter in this book and the way they awkwardly interact after years of not speaking. I am curious to see how that develops in future books.
Val and Zav's romance progresses a bit again and in some scenes I really like them together. There is some great banter between them and I can start feeling the romance a bit. Then in other scenes they act in such a way I just can't see a relationship work between them or maybe only after some changes in both of them. I am curious to see how this will develop and where things go next.
One thing that bothers me is how overly powerful the dragons are. It just feels that even Val can't do much against them. I do appreciate she still tries to stand her ground against them, but I don't find it as interesting how overly strong they are and how all the other races don't even come close. We do get to know a bit more about their political system in this book to understand the dragons a bit more, but I just don't like the power imbalance and the dragon's attitude.
I was happy I listened to this on audio as the narrator really fits this series well. She does all the different voices and emotions well and it's fun to listen to it.
To summarize: This was another good book in the series. I listened to audio again which was great, I like the narrator. There is a new mission for Val in this book and she gets to see her daughter again whom she hasn't seen in years and the overarching dragon plot line is continuing as another dragon is coming after Val. There is enough going on and I thought the pacing was done well. I liked seeing Val deal with everything that came her way and even find a peaceful solution to some problems. I found it interesting to see how Val and her daughter interacted. The romance between Val and Zav continues and while I am liking their romance more than in book 1 I am still a bit on the fence at times. There are some great scenes with them and other times I just can't see a romance working between them unless they both change some things. I am enjoying this series and look forward to the next book.
I liked following Val along on this new adventure. It was interesting to see her deal with everything going on and I liked she came up with some peaceful solutions as well to some of the problems, but there is still plenty of action as well. I was feeling a bit mixed about the direction some of the plots where going in, but I was happy a certain plot line didn't go in the direction I feared, although I am not sure what to think of the new solution. I liked seeing Val's daughter in this book and the way they awkwardly interact after years of not speaking. I am curious to see how that develops in future books.
Val and Zav's romance progresses a bit again and in some scenes I really like them together. There is some great banter between them and I can start feeling the romance a bit. Then in other scenes they act in such a way I just can't see a relationship work between them or maybe only after some changes in both of them. I am curious to see how this will develop and where things go next.
One thing that bothers me is how overly powerful the dragons are. It just feels that even Val can't do much against them. I do appreciate she still tries to stand her ground against them, but I don't find it as interesting how overly strong they are and how all the other races don't even come close. We do get to know a bit more about their political system in this book to understand the dragons a bit more, but I just don't like the power imbalance and the dragon's attitude.
I was happy I listened to this on audio as the narrator really fits this series well. She does all the different voices and emotions well and it's fun to listen to it.
To summarize: This was another good book in the series. I listened to audio again which was great, I like the narrator. There is a new mission for Val in this book and she gets to see her daughter again whom she hasn't seen in years and the overarching dragon plot line is continuing as another dragon is coming after Val. There is enough going on and I thought the pacing was done well. I liked seeing Val deal with everything that came her way and even find a peaceful solution to some problems. I found it interesting to see how Val and her daughter interacted. The romance between Val and Zav continues and while I am liking their romance more than in book 1 I am still a bit on the fence at times. There are some great scenes with them and other times I just can't see a romance working between them unless they both change some things. I am enjoying this series and look forward to the next book.
monka581's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
miloulou's review against another edition
4.0
I'll be honest - as entertaining as this series is, it's pretty fluffy. There are no real stakes, and few moments of tension. However, the story came alive when Val finally goes to visit her long estranged family and is confronted with the fact that she could have lived her life another way. I wish there was more regarding Thad and Amber. I loved Thad. There's an easy comfort to that relationship, and I could believe Val once believing he was the one to settle down with.
Things finally heat up with my favourite dragon Zad as well. Is the whole mate trope tired and everywhere? Yes. Will I still keep reading to see how it plays out, even though I'm pretty sure I know exactly where this series is going? Yes. Is he the best kind of "alien to this planet", like Thor on Earth, but yet still smug about his clear in his superiority? Yes. I really do want Val to travel to another realm and actually be out of her depth for once, just to explore these 17 other realms. Why list so many if you're not even going to visit them! Anyways, onto the next one!
Things finally heat up with my favourite dragon Zad as well. Is the whole mate trope tired and everywhere? Yes. Will I still keep reading to see how it plays out, even though I'm pretty sure I know exactly where this series is going? Yes. Is he the best kind of "alien to this planet", like Thor on Earth, but yet still smug about his clear in his superiority? Yes. I really do want Val to travel to another realm and actually be out of her depth for once, just to explore these 17 other realms. Why list so many if you're not even going to visit them! Anyways, onto the next one!