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kamross's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Pros:
- This book was SO atmospheric. The art throughout really added a nice touch as well, but THE VIBESSSS. They were SO fucking good. Dark Academia. Autumn. Crows. Castle. Tarot. Say no more! š¤š»š¤šš¦āā¬
- I LOVED that the FMC was different from what's typically written. She's alt and we love her.
- Spice level was great, and the spicy scenes were well varied.
Cons:
- It was CREEPY as hell, which is not what I typically read. I should not have read that bonus chapter š. This very well might be a pro for a lot of people, but it was too spooky for me.
- Characters could have been more developed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
hapalyn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book is atmospheric. The romance wasnāt great, but I loved the atmosphere so much so it carried.
And not that the romance was bad for any surface reasons, but the chemistry wasnāt great. Felt inst-lust, which isnāt my thing. I wanted more depth.
The mystery was so fun, but the reveal was underwhelming. There couldāve been moreā¦ anything. The āvillainā was soā¦ bland.
And not that the romance was bad for any surface reasons, but the chemistry wasnāt great. Felt inst-lust, which isnāt my thing. I wanted more depth.
The mystery was so fun, but the reveal was underwhelming. There couldāve been moreā¦ anything. The āvillainā was soā¦ bland.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Suicide, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
ellerossi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.0
Maybe Iām being a bit harsh, but I didnāt enjoy this book.
It was really hard to get into, mainly because the writing felt very basic. The descriptive language was juvenile, the storyline felt undeveloped, and the āspicyā scenes were way too cringe-worthy. I also had to keep going back and re-reading to see if I missed details, but most of them just werenāt there to begin with.
It wasnāt the worst dark, borderline fantasy romance Iāve ever read, but I wonāt be looking for anything else by this author again.
It was really hard to get into, mainly because the writing felt very basic. The descriptive language was juvenile, the storyline felt undeveloped, and the āspicyā scenes were way too cringe-worthy. I also had to keep going back and re-reading to see if I missed details, but most of them just werenāt there to begin with.
It wasnāt the worst dark, borderline fantasy romance Iāve ever read, but I wonāt be looking for anything else by this author again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
teambedward123's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Forced institutionalization
calsivier's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.0
This is what you called a dark-romance tale. Probably not the best, but I can say it already affords dark and suspense element within every character and space atmosphere. I thought, magic is incorporated in this tale, but everything is done by human themselves. And I didn't expect that the romance relationship is super spicy *cry* even though I already read the author note.
Some character developments are lack. There so many secrets need to have further explanation, like Vad and Corvina past live, fake Jade true identity (her name) and motives (I need more), all the bones they found in woods and tunnel, also the main characters chemistry need to be more engaged not only by sexual transaction, but also by their deepest mind and heart toward each other. I don't have any complain about RuNyx writing style, I enjoy everything. I expect to read more of her books in future.
Lastly, I like the ending, how Vad actually really loves Corvina with all his heart. Him spending his time taking care Corvina on Institute, helping her to overcome her trauma by talking to her and moving on from Verenmore even though that place is everything for him, and still marrying her despite all her flaws.
Some character developments are lack. There so many secrets need to have further explanation, like Vad and Corvina past live, fake Jade true identity (her name) and motives (I need more), all the bones they found in woods and tunnel, also the main characters chemistry need to be more engaged not only by sexual transaction, but also by their deepest mind and heart toward each other. I don't have any complain about RuNyx writing style, I enjoy everything. I expect to read more of her books in future.
Lastly, I like the ending, how Vad actually really loves Corvina with all his heart. Him spending his time taking care Corvina on Institute, helping her to overcome her trauma by talking to her and moving on from Verenmore even though that place is everything for him, and still marrying her despite all her flaws.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Dementia, Death of parent, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
fantasygirliesilho's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Amazing, spicy and intriguing layer of mysteries and plot twists. Definitely a great dark academia sexy read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
txlibrarypirate's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Runyx was able to write chemistry. I'm not meaning the actual actions the characters do together but you can truly feel the chemistry between the character even with just a glance at their eyes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Suicide
_marinas_world's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Suicide
amaranth_wytch's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Child death, Rape, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
doodlebeanz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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? Yes
1.0
probably the worst book I've read. I was into it for the mystery element, but this book left me with more unanswered questions than answered ones. I don't even know what I read. So many plot holes. Characters were bland/one dimensional, the romance was cringey and unrealistic, and the writing was just all around bad. The only area this book redeemed itself enough to get a one star from me, was the spice. The spicy scenes were spicy. A+ in that department for the most part. but literally, this book answered NO questions. It just ended abruptly. don't read this book unless you want to be severely let down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis