iben_flor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Violence, War, Death, Toxic relationship, Child death, Sexual content, and Classism
wellreadandhalfdead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Gun violence, and Child abuse
Minor: Rape
koistyfishy's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️/5
These books are becoming too serious, we only had 260 fucks...where are the 466 like Book 1???
This book and its brilliance can be summarised into 3 words... North "FUCKING" Draven!!!!
There is something about a domineering, possessive, rich, gorgeous, overprotective, sophisticated asshole that my brain just turns into mushy peas. EVEN when the man does absolutely nothing extraordinary. JUST OH MY GOD were my insides squealing and squirming every time that man came on page! He could literally say the most unflattering and unsexiest thing alive and I'd still have hearts in my eyes.
So I am not going to repeat my complaints about these books, because I was vocal about them in my previous reviews - and they are still very very present in this instalment . These books are not perfect. There hasn't been some you know, miraculous epiphany (or rewrite of the entire style) to make those horrible annoying things go away. So if you want more details into the shit that annoyed me you can read my reviews from book 1 and book 2.
The main issue I have with this book is the story is starting to feel quite repetitive. It seems to have lost "something" as everything that caused angst, drama or shocks almost seems to have happened in some shape or form in book 1/2 and we are following the same rinse-and-repeat shampoo and conditioner cycle. A LOT of this book could have been skipped or skimmed and you wouldn't miss much...The ending cliffhanger though - that's still a bitch and the worst one yet!
I don't want it to seem like I was super annoyed with the book as there were aspects I loved... North Draven, North Draven, North Draven, North "FUCKING" Draven!!!! BUT we see a little bit more into the bond system and how sentient the "bonds" actually are, especially for some people. There is a little bit more added to the dynamic of bonds and bonded people and there is a lot of character development that happens. Except for Nox...He is still a sexy enigma. The men also now know almost everything that happened with Oli and her motivation for her choices in the past and this does change how some of them act towards her.
I also enjoyed that we do get a couple more POVs added into the story. We have some chapters from the men's point of view, which was a nice touch to be out of Oli's head all the time, and we finally meet the
Overall this was still an enjoyable read. I loved this and I inhaled it because it's literary crack...
Also North Draven has also introduced my new favourite trope that I didn't know I needed in my life. Shadow Bondage...now that I have discovered how my brain melts for it...I NEED IT WITH RABID URGENCY! If you know about any books where you know shadows are used as restraints... Hook a girl up cause apparently my brain can't get enough...
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, War, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
unicornofthesea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Torture, Blood, Sexual assault, War, Domestic abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Child death, Death of parent, and Kidnapping
amre23's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Murder, Violence, Torture, Blood, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gore, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Bullying, War, and Body horror
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Vomit, and Kidnapping
lotte5322's review against another edition
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, and War
Minor: Kidnapping, Child death, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Bullying, and Sexual violence
gnlee26's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
this was my favorite book in the series so far. a little slower on the plot but still amazing none the less a lot happened in the beginning and the end but the middle dragged a bit. the character development was amazing i love oli she’s such a badass and i love her bond she’s sassy and savage. right now my order is north, gryphon, gabe, atlas, nox.
i’m so hurt by the ending. there really has to be some explanation.
Graphic: Torture, Sexual content, Blood, Child death, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying and Sexual assault
samantha_ellen's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Child death, and Vomit