dresselreads's review against another edition
3.0
The ONLY reason it gets more than 2 stars, is the last 3 chapters. This battle scene nearly rivaled ToG finale, and it FINALLY gave us a glimpse into some character and storyline plots. This entire book could’ve been done in 275 pages or so.
Hopefully our author can do and be better on the next one.
Hopefully our author can do and be better on the next one.
virginiahassel's review against another edition
4.5
I'm usually not one to enjoy a slow pace book, but there was something about this one. It was so good and it felt so intentional so I didn't mind thr pacing. Both main characters have so much to deal with (prejudice, history, fears) and are going through so much and to watch them struggle felt really impactful. I'm really excited to see what happens in the next book.
mamadragonbooks's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. A lot of repetition. Adored the FMC. Not one redeeming quality in my eyes for the MMC. I agree with Rooke, he should definitely be set on fire. Overall enjoyed the plot. Zero spice only hate.
readwithacapricorn's review against another edition
5.0
4.5✨
“Prince Soren Celestial, heir to the throne of the Southern Lands. The name was imprinted on my heart at the tender age of eighteen, soaked with poison and wrapped in terror.”
This book was everything and nothing like I expected, and I absolutely loved it. J Bree is such a talented writer but Oaths & Curses was 100% her most well-written, well-thought out book.
If you’re coming into this thinking the enemies to lovers plot would be over by chapter 3 and there’ll be sunshine and butterflies for the rest of it, then you’d be sorely disappointed (or not
“Prince Soren Celestial, heir to the throne of the Southern Lands. The name was imprinted on my heart at the tender age of eighteen, soaked with poison and wrapped in terror.”
This book was everything and nothing like I expected, and I absolutely loved it. J Bree is such a talented writer but Oaths & Curses was 100% her most well-written, well-thought out book.
If you’re coming into this thinking the enemies to lovers plot would be over by chapter 3 and there’ll be sunshine and butterflies for the rest of it, then you’d be sorely disappointed (or not
louwho244's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
get_literary_'s review against another edition
4.0
This book took me a lot longer to get through than I expected. It had a ton of world-building and not a lot of action until the last 15% of the book. That last 15% though was fantastic and really what makes me want to keep going with this series. The MMC is going to have to do some world-class groveling for me think Rooke should even kind of attempt to be with him. I would have loved to see more conversations between the characters and less of the staring at one another in silence but
mayphira's review against another edition
3.0
3.75⭐️
The book was okeish, but I'm a bit disappointed. There were way to many repetitions for my liking, that made the book unnecessary longer. In my opinion it also took way to long before the story really started.
It got better after 50%, when Rooke finally said: F*ck it, I'm going to help.
But than again, it all went back as if nothing really happens, expect for Airlie and maybe Reed and Roan.
It was sooooo frustrating when Soren constantly misinterpreted her actions.
Nonetheless, the last battle was phenomenal
The book was okeish, but I'm a bit disappointed. There were way to many repetitions for my liking, that made the book unnecessary longer. In my opinion it also took way to long before the story really started.
It got better after 50%, when Rooke finally said: F*ck it, I'm going to help.
But than again, it all went back as if nothing really happens, expect for Airlie and maybe Reed and Roan.
It was sooooo frustrating when Soren constantly misinterpreted her actions.
Nonetheless, the last battle was phenomenal
dk00's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25