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adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
0.5
I don't even know how I finished this book, let alone WHY. This was by far one of the worst books I've read in a long time. I guess there were slivers of plot I found intriguing, but they all dangled on threads, so it was more like watching a twenty car pile up never ending and waiting for it to blow up.
This is the first book in the series and it read more like the second or third. The reader is immediately thrown into this story with no explanation of anything and it's like you're expected to understand everything. The things that need to be explained never are and the things that make sense are rammed into your head to no end. The pacing is extremely choppy. I had to reread way too much to have a clue as to what was going on. I never felt on edge; I had to keep myself from yawning and skimming.
The synopsis of this book is a million times better than the actual plot. I feel like the plot changed five times throughout this story. Not in a "it developed and evolved" type of change, but that it came off as one thing, then derailed, then derailed again, and then again. The magic and supernatural stuff were never fully explained, thus I didn't care for it. There was no excitement or danger with the council or SANCTUS. All the characters are very one note and when try to come off as badass, just fall flat. Sara is a boring protagonist and I did not care about any of the "sexy" men coming into her life.
Speaking of that... what the hell was up with that? Who the hell read this book and thought "sexy" was an accurate description? Rapey is way closer than any semblance of sexy. Sara visibly - and sometimes verbally - expresses she wants nothing to do with these guys pursuing her and yet they continue to slam her into walls and kiss her and try to convince her that yes, she wants this. Fucking gag me with a spoon. I did NOT care. And I'd be fine if there were a bunch sexy bits in there that a) made sense and b) were even halfway consensual on both parties, then I'd be so game. But this story can't even decide if it's paranormal romance/erotica or urban fantasy. It's like it constantly gets confused every other chapter and just tries shit out, because why not.
I'm glad this was a free book, because I would have been pissed if I spent money on this. I have no intention of reading the rest of this series. And I love "dark" stories, especially fantasies, but there is zero depth or intrigue in this. There are better dark tales out there. Don't waste your time or money on this.
This is the first book in the series and it read more like the second or third. The reader is immediately thrown into this story with no explanation of anything and it's like you're expected to understand everything. The things that need to be explained never are and the things that make sense are rammed into your head to no end. The pacing is extremely choppy. I had to reread way too much to have a clue as to what was going on. I never felt on edge; I had to keep myself from yawning and skimming.
The synopsis of this book is a million times better than the actual plot. I feel like the plot changed five times throughout this story. Not in a "it developed and evolved" type of change, but that it came off as one thing, then derailed, then derailed again, and then again. The magic and supernatural stuff were never fully explained, thus I didn't care for it. There was no excitement or danger with the council or SANCTUS. All the characters are very one note and when try to come off as badass, just fall flat. Sara is a boring protagonist and I did not care about any of the "sexy" men coming into her life.
Speaking of that... what the hell was up with that? Who the hell read this book and thought "sexy" was an accurate description? Rapey is way closer than any semblance of sexy. Sara visibly - and sometimes verbally - expresses she wants nothing to do with these guys pursuing her and yet they continue to slam her into walls and kiss her and try to convince her that yes, she wants this. Fucking gag me with a spoon. I did NOT care. And I'd be fine if there were a bunch sexy bits in there that a) made sense and b) were even halfway consensual on both parties, then I'd be so game. But this story can't even decide if it's paranormal romance/erotica or urban fantasy. It's like it constantly gets confused every other chapter and just tries shit out, because why not.
I'm glad this was a free book, because I would have been pissed if I spent money on this. I have no intention of reading the rest of this series. And I love "dark" stories, especially fantasies, but there is zero depth or intrigue in this. There are better dark tales out there. Don't waste your time or money on this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape
Consent issues, not remotely sexy
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