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j_j_catcrazydragon's review
4.0
4.5⭐️
The only problem with this book, is how easy it all was with her chosen.
I’m not an Insta love fan. Though this wasn’t actually that, it was more Insta attraction.
But still, it seemed she was a little too comfy with everything considering her history, lack of friends, or safe upbringing.
Otherwise, absolutely loved this!!
Just dark enough, but with hints of hope splashed through, so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
Awesome world building and character filling.
The story is built at just the right speed, so it doesn’t lose aspects, or drag out, making you feel impatient.
The hero’s are flawed enough for the most part, to have depth, and make you care. (Though the ‘boys’ could be considered a little too perfect at times, and the FMC is definitely an ‘extra special snowflake’, but I was enjoying myself so much, I didn’t care.)
Will absolutely be continuing, fingers crossed the author keeps the same flow, feeling, and direction!!
The only problem with this book, is how easy it all was with her chosen.
I’m not an Insta love fan. Though this wasn’t actually that, it was more Insta attraction.
But still, it seemed she was a little too comfy with everything considering her history, lack of friends, or safe upbringing.
Otherwise, absolutely loved this!!
Just dark enough, but with hints of hope splashed through, so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
Awesome world building and character filling.
The story is built at just the right speed, so it doesn’t lose aspects, or drag out, making you feel impatient.
The hero’s are flawed enough for the most part, to have depth, and make you care. (Though the ‘boys’ could be considered a little too perfect at times, and the FMC is definitely an ‘extra special snowflake’, but I was enjoying myself so much, I didn’t care.)
Will absolutely be continuing, fingers crossed the author keeps the same flow, feeling, and direction!!
brrii394's review
5.0
Then end dude. I literally and sobbing so hard right now and can’t breathe like wtf
jscarpa14's review
4.0
This one is definitely an RH novel not to be missed. I'll be honest I almost didn't start it because the blurb really didn't get my attention, and opening up to an under the table fight in the sample I wasn't sure at all, but once the initial planned fight was over, the story takes off and it's so much better than the blurb makes it sound.
The world Asher has built here of Casters, Shifter and Lamia and who knows what else is extremely interesting and I can't wait to see that world grow and develop more. Asher shines in both world building and a fast paced plot. Vinnia is the sort of strong character that you both root for and whose emotional damages gets under your skin. Its impossible not to feel for this strong, broken girl who is so alone in the world.
That said the story isn't without its fault. The Lost and The Chosen introduces and immense cast of characters to the point that very few outside of Vinnia are distinctive. Of her Chosen Sabin is the only one who doesn't blur together with the rest. Ryker has some distinctive features but the twins and Knox could almost all be the same character. The sisters at the house basically come across as the same person with three different names. Lachlan and Aylen are the only ones that stand out in the palladins. I could keep going but its feels a bit like being the new kid in a small school where everyone gives you their name the first day and you remember like 3 of them while the rest are a blur. Honestly there are enough characters here that it practically is the population of a small school and because of that character development outside of Vinnia definitely falters. I would love to see more of what came before as in the relationship between Talon and Vinnia. I'm strongly hoping all the characters begin to become distinctive as the series continues because there's so much potential in the world Asher has created here.
My only other complaint is the relationship/s with the Chosen. I'll buy that the magic picked them and I appreciate that Asher doesn't claim endless love because of that but more attraction. This is definitely believable and I appreciate the slower pacing despite throwing in the idea of fate. What is throwing me off is the awkward way they keep having discussions about it. They're cringeworthy in that way the sex talk with your parents when you were a kid was cringeworthy. No one really wants to hear their father talking to them about urges they may experience and the spell out our relationship discussions have that same feel to them. If she stopped taking the time to spell out the relationship through awkward talks the story would be so much smoother because Asher does a wonderful job of capturing Vinnia's attraction, confusion, hesitation and desire. The feelings are there plan as day, the discussions severely detract from that though.
Overall The Lost and The Chosen was a page turner and I'm definitely hooked on this series. I can't wait to read more.
The world Asher has built here of Casters, Shifter and Lamia and who knows what else is extremely interesting and I can't wait to see that world grow and develop more. Asher shines in both world building and a fast paced plot. Vinnia is the sort of strong character that you both root for and whose emotional damages gets under your skin. Its impossible not to feel for this strong, broken girl who is so alone in the world.
That said the story isn't without its fault. The Lost and The Chosen introduces and immense cast of characters to the point that very few outside of Vinnia are distinctive. Of her Chosen Sabin is the only one who doesn't blur together with the rest. Ryker has some distinctive features but the twins and Knox could almost all be the same character. The sisters at the house basically come across as the same person with three different names. Lachlan and Aylen are the only ones that stand out in the palladins. I could keep going but its feels a bit like being the new kid in a small school where everyone gives you their name the first day and you remember like 3 of them while the rest are a blur. Honestly there are enough characters here that it practically is the population of a small school and because of that character development outside of Vinnia definitely falters. I would love to see more of what came before as in the relationship between Talon and Vinnia. I'm strongly hoping all the characters begin to become distinctive as the series continues because there's so much potential in the world Asher has created here.
My only other complaint is the relationship/s with the Chosen. I'll buy that the magic picked them and I appreciate that Asher doesn't claim endless love because of that but more attraction. This is definitely believable and I appreciate the slower pacing despite throwing in the idea of fate. What is throwing me off is the awkward way they keep having discussions about it. They're cringeworthy in that way the sex talk with your parents when you were a kid was cringeworthy. No one really wants to hear their father talking to them about urges they may experience and the spell out our relationship discussions have that same feel to them. If she stopped taking the time to spell out the relationship through awkward talks the story would be so much smoother because Asher does a wonderful job of capturing Vinnia's attraction, confusion, hesitation and desire. The feelings are there plan as day, the discussions severely detract from that though.
Overall The Lost and The Chosen was a page turner and I'm definitely hooked on this series. I can't wait to read more.
sarebear73's review
4.0
This was a slow burn why choose...and if you're hoping for a group scene, you will be left disappointed. Despite the lack of spice, I really enjoyed the story and even got a bit emotional in the last book of the series.
bdevorem's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.0
azure6891's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
rayne_99's review
2.0
What really threw me off that most was the fact that nobody acts how they should in this book. The 40 year old uncles act like teenagers. Vinna is supposed to be this bad ass loner but she just turns into a whiny, moody teen (she’s like 23). Then her and the guys act like they’re childhood best friends not even a day after meeting. This doesn’t just happen with the guys either, Vinna meets a girl in town and then a second later they are chatting like besties. Also why do authors try to force humour by making the character burst out laughing? It wasn’t that funny and it just makes me cringe.
The guys were also hard to tell apart. They were all just in a silly goofy mood the whole book. With WC books the love interests can easily fall into the stereotypical characters but I’d prefer that than a copy and paste.
The beginning was interesting. Then it was like a completely different book about 100 pages in. The theme and overall vibe went from a dark and mysterious woman who fights in rings to this light YA feel about a group of what I think acted more like teens messing around splashing in the water (literally, they were splashing in water). I just know these types of books aren’t for me and if I know what it was going to be like going in, I wouldn’t have picked it up.
The guys were also hard to tell apart. They were all just in a silly goofy mood the whole book. With WC books the love interests can easily fall into the stereotypical characters but I’d prefer that than a copy and paste.
The beginning was interesting. Then it was like a completely different book about 100 pages in. The theme and overall vibe went from a dark and mysterious woman who fights in rings to this light YA feel about a group of what I think acted more like teens messing around splashing in the water (literally, they were splashing in water). I just know these types of books aren’t for me and if I know what it was going to be like going in, I wouldn’t have picked it up.
jescie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0