readitwithred's review against another edition
4.0
Exactly what I was craving at the end of Traitor Queen!
readingella's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
tariana's review
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
It didn’t add much to the story, even though it shows how the council and the people has reacted to Lara’s return. Beyond that, the book consisted mostly of Aren and Lara enjoying themselves.
book_worm_04's review against another edition
4.0
This answered a lot of my questions from the end of the second book.
madzrose's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
roadtripreader's review
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Yeah okay so, I skipped all the way to the novella because no way was I heading into book two without being certain these people were going to make it. Well, would you look at that - Aren and Lara managed to burrow a little deeper into my little heart and here I am teary eyed and satisfied with the outcome.
Romance: This one feels more like a love story and more to do with two people finding their way back to trust and understanding after lies and betrayals..
Plot/Storyline: The events take place after book two and there are maybe two or three light spoilers but technically it could be read as a standalone-ish because the characters basically summarise the events of the first book mainly in their inner monologue and a bit of the second book.
Characters:
We start out with Aren's point of view and he is apologetic and in awe of Lara. I love a good apology and big soppy declarations of love. They're cringey onscreen but in a book - bring it.
“I know your worth. I see it every time I look at you, know it every time I hear your voice. You have nothing to prove, but I do. I need to prove to you that I will always be at your side, no matter what we face.” (Aren to Lara.)
Lara is as fiery as ever and remains a badass even injured.
Favorite scene/quote:
Uhm...there is a whole scene where Aren and Lara are mid-coitus (yes it's exactly as it sounds), Nana is a hellhound with no regard for blushing, humiliation or privacy and the guards are standing there like idiots watching the whole scene. I cackled.
Also - Lara and Sharks, interesting.
Romance: This one feels more like a love story and more to do with two people finding their way back to trust and understanding after lies and betrayals..
Plot/Storyline: The events take place after book two and there are maybe two or three light spoilers but technically it could be read as a standalone-ish because the characters basically summarise the events of the first book mainly in their inner monologue and a bit of the second book.
Characters:
We start out with Aren's point of view and he is apologetic and in awe of Lara. I love a good apology and big soppy declarations of love. They're cringey onscreen but in a book - bring it.
“I know your worth. I see it every time I look at you, know it every time I hear your voice. You have nothing to prove, but I do. I need to prove to you that I will always be at your side, no matter what we face.” (Aren to Lara.)
Lara is as fiery as ever and remains a badass even injured.
Favorite scene/quote:
Uhm...there is a whole scene where Aren and Lara are mid-coitus (yes it's exactly as it sounds), Nana is a hellhound with no regard for blushing, humiliation or privacy and the guards are standing there like idiots watching the whole scene. I cackled.
Also - Lara and Sharks, interesting.
roses_novel_approach's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0