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noellepb'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A nostalgic and simple book. Two races at war, their heirs marry to attempt peace, and romance ensues. While not groundbreaking, Atwater-Rhodes crafts this story with heart and detail that shine in the simplicity. A wonderful afternoon park read
mythian's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
thedragonflysdream's review against another edition
5.0
I adored this book, after reading the Den of Shadows series I dove straight into this book. It is about two enemies the Avians and the Serpiente... for as long as Danica can remember there has been a war between the Avians and the Serpiente and all she wants is for it to stop. Danice is heir to the heir to the Avian throne as Zane is the heir to the Serpiente throne.
In an attempt to unite the two civilizations and to stop war and enforce peace, Zane and Danica both agree to marry each other after a lot of hesitation. They both want to do anything they can to stop the war because they have both lost so many people to this war. The hardest thing they will ever learn to do is to trust each other, because if they can't trust one another they won't be able to convince their people that this is the path to peace.
At first Danica and Zane hated each other's guts because that is how they were taught... but as they get to know each other those walls crumble and they begin to see the true sides of each other. It's so amazing how they fall in love with each other... This was such a swoon worthy book and I know I will definitely re-read this book! It isn't long at all but is filled with love, hate, and trying to do what is right. If you like YA with romance and an amazing world you should give this book a try!
In an attempt to unite the two civilizations and to stop war and enforce peace, Zane and Danica both agree to marry each other after a lot of hesitation. They both want to do anything they can to stop the war because they have both lost so many people to this war. The hardest thing they will ever learn to do is to trust each other, because if they can't trust one another they won't be able to convince their people that this is the path to peace.
At first Danica and Zane hated each other's guts because that is how they were taught... but as they get to know each other those walls crumble and they begin to see the true sides of each other. It's so amazing how they fall in love with each other... This was such a swoon worthy book and I know I will definitely re-read this book! It isn't long at all but is filled with love, hate, and trying to do what is right. If you like YA with romance and an amazing world you should give this book a try!
thegoldenageofgabylon's review against another edition
5.0
The final word on arranged marriage romantasies.
little_red_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Every time I read these books I fall in love with them again. It's such a simple idea: an endless war, a princess and prince trying for peace with two peoples as different, and yet as similar as can be.... yet Atwater-Rhodes makes it new with vivid imagery, a sweet, slow burn love story, and a richly imagined world of shifters. Love this whole series.
audreylovesreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
My comfort book💜 will never get tired of it
demilee1369's review against another edition
3.0
this book was a rather pleasant read, it did have some aspects that seemed a bit rushed into but otherwise was okay. I did have an expectation when I decided to read this book cause a friend told me about it but the book was nothing like what they had told me it was really good.
carebear126's review against another edition
2.0
I can see myself getting invested in the love story if the book wasn't so damned rushed and short! By chapter three things have crazy progressed when we should still be doing set up and world building. Just way too quick