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elisabethd8a's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
A great book with lots of intrigue and adventure, plenty of political plots and fighting, and a little bit of chaste romance with a rotten ending.
ammonoids's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lavendermarch's review
3.0
I have pretty mixed feelings about this installment in the Heartstrikers series. On the one hand, I enjoyed some of the politics and drama. On the other hand, I don't really like Marci and didn't enjoy reading from her perspective. She never really grew on me. Also, the book was way too long and the cliffhanger is mildly annoyed. Overall, I'm feeling rather underwhelmed. I might read the next one just to see what happens though, since the ending was rather intriguing and I love Chelsie.
rebeccazh's review
This was so enjoyable. Can't wait for the next book. Loved all the characters -- I loved seeing more of Chelsie (I love her!!), Justin (always so funny), Amelia and Svena (I love and ship them fight me). Also I love Julius' and Marci's relationship. Also loved the whole deal with the mortal spirits.
freevortex's review
3.0
This honestly was almost a 4-star book, but there was a little too much politicking, and all of the action was rushed in at the end. A solid continuation of the series, though.
keepsleep's review
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Sexual content, and Murder
timartin's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cko90's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-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
4.75
writings_of_a_reader's review against another edition
4.0
When Julius overthrew his mother and took control of his clan, he thought he was doing right by everyone. But sharing power isn’t part of any proper dragon’s vocabulary, and with one seat still open on the new ruling Council, all of Heartstriker is ready to do whatever it takes to get their claws on it, including killing the Nice Dragon who got them into this mess in the first place.
For the past three years my daughters and I have been listening to this series on our road trips and we thoroughly enjoyed this third book in the series. Once again the narration was great. Being one of those people who prefer to actually read rather than listen - I just feel a bit disconnected from a book when I listen to it instead read it - this is the only book series I actually look forward to listening to. I think that says a lot about the narrator, and probably also something about how much I enjoy listening to this book with my daughters.
If you haven't read this series yet and you like dragons and also urban fantasy you should give it a try. This one had quite the surprise ending that I don't think any of us saw coming and that's makes me want to listen to the next book right now, but I'll wait patiently until our next road trip - or maybe impatiently - but I'll wait.
For the past three years my daughters and I have been listening to this series on our road trips and we thoroughly enjoyed this third book in the series. Once again the narration was great. Being one of those people who prefer to actually read rather than listen - I just feel a bit disconnected from a book when I listen to it instead read it - this is the only book series I actually look forward to listening to. I think that says a lot about the narrator, and probably also something about how much I enjoy listening to this book with my daughters.
If you haven't read this series yet and you like dragons and also urban fantasy you should give it a try. This one had quite the surprise ending that I don't think any of us saw coming and that's makes me want to listen to the next book right now, but I'll wait patiently until our next road trip - or maybe impatiently - but I'll wait.