courtsreads1213's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
faunasam2018's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
chellebrooks's review
dark
emotional
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
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶
HEA
🌶
HEA
bookbutch's review against another edition
4.0
The pacing of the second and third books are wildly different. The first book, looking back, really seems like the author didn't really know what she wanted to do and figured it out on the way. I would assume that this was released like HVND is, where it's one chapter a week, so that would make sense. The series was fine. I am glad that I read it all in one sitting and it is a quick read. I can tell that she's matured with HVND as a writer, both in terms of the chili pepper scenes, plot, and writing style.
thelibraryofkaite_'s review
5.0
5 ☆ Nikki is one of my new favorite authors that I have found this year. This is my favorite book of the series. I love that the ending to the series didn’t leave me feeling like it was fulfilled because it was (I would love to see more of wrath and rain). I loved Rain and how all she wanted was to go back to her normal life but she isn’t a normal human. But I definitely recommend this series and any of Nikki’s books.
gothic_trauma_doll's review against another edition
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
3.25
literaryhomeland's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS ✨
I read all three books in one go, in one night because this series was addictive and simply devourable. Therefore, I will be rating and reviewing them all together, spoiler free. I rated Ruthless Demon King + Sinless Demon King four stars, and Vengeful Demon King four and a half stars, so am rounding the series as four stars.
This series is an absolute journey and you're in for a ride. I adored Rain and Wrath and really wish that I could have more of them! The trilogy is perfect for those who are a fan of the 'villain gets the girl' trope, and St. Crowe gives it the justice that it deserves, with plenty of angst, betrayal and spice along the way.
There are some great plot twists: throughout the third book, I did begin to worry that the route it was going down would be too much and that it wouldn't work as an ending, but the dynamic of Rain and Wrath ends up truly beautiful and it made my little shipper heart happy. Sometimes, when you read a book, your heart just feels full because your favourite tropes and dynamics have been executed so well in one single series, and that's how I felt when finishing the Wrath and Rain trilogy.
The side characters are also fantastic. Everyone needs a best friend like Gus, and he was just golden. I'd also love a side series about Emery, Rhys, Kat and Dane. I'm asking nicely for a series about them, because the idea of being done with this world just doesn't feel right. It's one of those situations where it's the characters that keeps you driven and wanting more because you want to find out how they flourish, and I feel like we didn't get enough time with those four.
I'm glad that I managed to find a series by St. Crowe that I love. I'm definitely going to have to re read this series in the future and give Midnight Harbor a go.
Nikki, thank you for writing such a beautiful story for us morally grey narrator enthusiasts. You done us proud.
I read all three books in one go, in one night because this series was addictive and simply devourable. Therefore, I will be rating and reviewing them all together, spoiler free. I rated Ruthless Demon King + Sinless Demon King four stars, and Vengeful Demon King four and a half stars, so am rounding the series as four stars.
This series is an absolute journey and you're in for a ride. I adored Rain and Wrath and really wish that I could have more of them! The trilogy is perfect for those who are a fan of the 'villain gets the girl' trope, and St. Crowe gives it the justice that it deserves, with plenty of angst, betrayal and spice along the way.
There are some great plot twists: throughout the third book, I did begin to worry that the route it was going down would be too much and that it wouldn't work as an ending, but the dynamic of Rain and Wrath ends up truly beautiful and it made my little shipper heart happy. Sometimes, when you read a book, your heart just feels full because your favourite tropes and dynamics have been executed so well in one single series, and that's how I felt when finishing the Wrath and Rain trilogy.
The side characters are also fantastic. Everyone needs a best friend like Gus, and he was just golden. I'd also love a side series about Emery, Rhys, Kat and Dane. I'm asking nicely for a series about them, because the idea of being done with this world just doesn't feel right. It's one of those situations where it's the characters that keeps you driven and wanting more because you want to find out how they flourish, and I feel like we didn't get enough time with those four.
I'm glad that I managed to find a series by St. Crowe that I love. I'm definitely going to have to re read this series in the future and give Midnight Harbor a go.
Nikki, thank you for writing such a beautiful story for us morally grey narrator enthusiasts. You done us proud.
willowisp79's review against another edition
4.0
Totally finish on a high!
A lot happens in this one that I don't want to give away!
Needless to say Rain finds alot about her very existence and learns of the history of Alius.
Chaos is doing as his name says.... But its causing him problems as the power he has, he can't actually control it.
I love watching Rain come onto her own. And even better watching her and Wrath become equals.
I really hope people push thru with the slow Burn of this series as the conclusion is worth it!
I have to say tho I'd LOVE a small novella of them settling in Alius. It'd be great to see how the author sees that world!
I'd love to see Gus's wedding and it would be so good if they would move over!!!
Thank you for a great ending to this one Ms St Crow!!! Maybe a small novella if you if get a spare minute? Be fun to see if they could learn to get TV and GBBO over there!!!
A lot happens in this one that I don't want to give away!
Needless to say Rain finds alot about her very existence and learns of the history of Alius.
Chaos is doing as his name says.... But its causing him problems as the power he has, he can't actually control it.
I love watching Rain come onto her own. And even better watching her and Wrath become equals.
I really hope people push thru with the slow Burn of this series as the conclusion is worth it!
I have to say tho I'd LOVE a small novella of them settling in Alius. It'd be great to see how the author sees that world!
I'd love to see Gus's wedding and it would be so good if they would move over!!!
Thank you for a great ending to this one Ms St Crow!!! Maybe a small novella if you if get a spare minute? Be fun to see if they could learn to get TV and GBBO over there!!!
ten_telegrams's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, and Alcohol