storbett83's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing!!!
I’ve never read a series so quickly. You created a full beautiful world with dynamic characters that are easy to connect to. Amazing amazing amazing!
I’ve never read a series so quickly. You created a full beautiful world with dynamic characters that are easy to connect to. Amazing amazing amazing!
manajanee's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
⭐ didn't like/DNF
⭐⭐ was okay but I probably won't look for any sequels
⭐⭐⭐ it was good I'll likely read the next one
⭐⭐⭐⭐ I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was great and I'll definitely be looking for any sequels
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved it so much I'm adding it to my cart to buy paperback
This was a stunning conclusion to a fantastic series. It picks up about a month after the ending of last book as the MCs deal with their trauma and attempt to reunite.
I think one thing I loved was that the formula for any series is generally the final fight occurs in the last 30% of the book and things tie up quickly. That isn't the case here. The final confrontation occured around 50-60% and the remainder of the book we get to see each struggle.
Post birth of the twins we see Serena struggle with Post Martin Depression as well as the catch up of everything that happened to all of them. Typically in most books you get the MCs win then the epilogue is everything is better and happy. Here we see all of the MCs struggle with the trauma they've endured and come to terms with it. Serena even goes to therapy to get help.
I find this admirable in an ending and an epilogue.
⭐ didn't like/DNF
⭐⭐ was okay but I probably won't look for any sequels
⭐⭐⭐ it was good I'll likely read the next one
⭐⭐⭐⭐ I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was great and I'll definitely be looking for any sequels
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved it so much I'm adding it to my cart to buy paperback
This was a stunning conclusion to a fantastic series. It picks up about a month after the ending of last book as the MCs deal with their trauma and attempt to reunite.
I think one thing I loved was that the formula for any series is generally the final fight occurs in the last 30% of the book and things tie up quickly. That isn't the case here. The final confrontation occured around 50-60% and the remainder of the book we get to see each struggle.
Post birth of the twins we see Serena struggle with Post Martin Depression as well as the catch up of everything that happened to all of them. Typically in most books you get the MCs win then the epilogue is everything is better and happy. Here we see all of the MCs struggle with the trauma they've endured and come to terms with it. Serena even goes to therapy to get help.
I find this admirable in an ending and an epilogue.
manda24176's review against another edition
5.0
The Magic of Eternity
I was so not expecting this book to begin the way it did. The things the guys and Saige went through because of her evil cu*t mother and Asrael was despicable. Triggers people... triggers... so be ⚠️. There were plenty of hilarious moments as well. Gosh I laughed so dang hard. The MM in this book was so
I was so not expecting this book to begin the way it did. The things the guys and Saige went through because of her evil cu*t mother and Asrael was despicable. Triggers people... triggers... so be ⚠️. There were plenty of hilarious moments as well. Gosh I laughed so dang hard. The MM in this book was so
kat1105's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual violence, War, Body horror, Rape, Violence, Alcohol, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Cursing, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage
ridwa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
3.75
its_aislinn's review
3.0
This is the final installment in the Emerald Lakes series, and we’ve finally gotten to the big battle between Saige and Asrael (and Laurie, who was pretty much just a puppet for As).
I will say, this book is heavy on the plot and relatively mild on the romance. All of the men, and Saige, have been held captive for weeks, and when they get out there isn’t any time to sit and digest what they’ve been through; instead they essentially rush right into battle.
My biggest issues from the previous book weren’t ever corrected in this one, so I still remain frustrated with how this book was written. Again, unless you read each book one right after the other, you’re going to be a little confused when you pick this one up. That’s why I wish there was a preface at the beginning, where Andrews covers what happened in the series thus far and sets the reader up for this book.
Similar to the previous books, the sex in this one was, at times, pretty inappropriate considering the circumstances. There are really only two sex scenes in this book, and one of them is exclusively Saige and Sloan. Right after they reunite, despite the trauma and abuse they both suffered, they seemingly have the energy to have sex? It just felt too inappropriate of a time, and I think it would have felt more natural for them to connect and discuss what happened, rather than fall into each other’s arms.
Similarly, and maybe this one is just me, but I couldn’t picture how a woman pregnant with twins would somehow have a seven-way. Saige has a week (if that!) left before she has to give birth and she feels comfortable enough to have sex with all of her guys? Don’t get me wrong, Andrews can write a hot sex scene, but I think a better use of the scene would have been to have Saige be with one, two, or three of the guys, and use the other men (namely: Cam & Kai, Bram & Farris) to connect with each other in those ways previously discussed in other books. But like I said, Andrews does a great job writing sex scenes, and since it was one of the two in the book, I won’t complain too much.
I also found it disappointing that Saige was so pregnant, and yet there was absolutely no mention of how the stress of battle would have effected the babies. Hell, how does being dragged across a stage by your demon mother impact the babies? None of this was ever brought up, and instead Saige was able to give birth to two healthy baby girls.
Overall the conclusion was done really well and wrapped up all of my questions. I’m left curious with what is going to happen to Miranda and Kohl, and hope to see a novella about them in the future! Which I won’t reread this series, I definitely look forward to what Andrews will release next.
I will say, this book is heavy on the plot and relatively mild on the romance. All of the men, and Saige, have been held captive for weeks, and when they get out there isn’t any time to sit and digest what they’ve been through; instead they essentially rush right into battle.
My biggest issues from the previous book weren’t ever corrected in this one, so I still remain frustrated with how this book was written. Again, unless you read each book one right after the other, you’re going to be a little confused when you pick this one up. That’s why I wish there was a preface at the beginning, where Andrews covers what happened in the series thus far and sets the reader up for this book.
Similar to the previous books, the sex in this one was, at times, pretty inappropriate considering the circumstances. There are really only two sex scenes in this book, and one of them is exclusively Saige and Sloan. Right after they reunite, despite the trauma and abuse they both suffered, they seemingly have the energy to have sex? It just felt too inappropriate of a time, and I think it would have felt more natural for them to connect and discuss what happened, rather than fall into each other’s arms.
Similarly, and maybe this one is just me, but I couldn’t picture how a woman pregnant with twins would somehow have a seven-way. Saige has a week (if that!) left before she has to give birth and she feels comfortable enough to have sex with all of her guys? Don’t get me wrong, Andrews can write a hot sex scene, but I think a better use of the scene would have been to have Saige be with one, two, or three of the guys, and use the other men (namely: Cam & Kai, Bram & Farris) to connect with each other in those ways previously discussed in other books. But like I said, Andrews does a great job writing sex scenes, and since it was one of the two in the book, I won’t complain too much.
I also found it disappointing that Saige was so pregnant, and yet there was absolutely no mention of how the stress of battle would have effected the babies. Hell, how does being dragged across a stage by your demon mother impact the babies? None of this was ever brought up, and instead Saige was able to give birth to two healthy baby girls.
Overall the conclusion was done really well and wrapped up all of my questions. I’m left curious with what is going to happen to Miranda and Kohl, and hope to see a novella about them in the future! Which I won’t reread this series, I definitely look forward to what Andrews will release next.
mimmie_massie's review
4.0
The first book in the series got my attention and didn't relinquish it till the last word on the last book. There were times I needed to take a break cause I know something bad was coming band at some point I had read all the bad things already and I didn't wanna read more.
The book left so me huge questions in my mind and that it's done, don't know where they will be answered.
1. What did Azreal and Lauren do to themselves to get them to how they were in the end?
2. The story of Cam/Kai and Bram/Faris,did they ever explore what was happening between them?
3. Did Faris and Sloane get over their issues and deal with the sexual tension?
4. What's going on with Hunter?
Overall it was a good book otherwise
The book left so me huge questions in my mind and that it's done, don't know where they will be answered.
1. What did Azreal and Lauren do to themselves to get them to how they were in the end?
2. The story of Cam/Kai and Bram/Faris,did they ever explore what was happening between them?
3. Did Faris and Sloane get over their issues and deal with the sexual tension?
4. What's going on with Hunter?
Overall it was a good book otherwise
soily26's review against another edition
4.0
Overall I'd give this whole series a solid 4.
I loved all the characters, it was really hard to choose a favourite MMC which is the mark of a good why choose in my book.
I love how the men's relationships with each other grew.
Although I did feel like Cam and Kai were kind of unfinished and sort of just thrown together.
I know the authors note said there are some unanswered questions because there will be spin off but there were something that directly affected Saige that were kind of forgotten.
Her sister felt kind of pointless and no one mentioned her brother other than when Khol told her her existed.
The last few chapters of this book really dragged for me but overall it was a satisfying ending.
I loved all the characters, it was really hard to choose a favourite MMC which is the mark of a good why choose in my book.
I love how the men's relationships with each other grew.
Although I did feel like
I know the authors note said there are some unanswered questions because there will be spin off but there were something that directly affected Saige that were kind of forgotten.
The last few chapters of this book really dragged for me but overall it was a satisfying ending.
fireading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
brii_brii's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0