emreadswhatshewants's review against another edition
4.0
You can feel the amount of love and care the author has poured into this book. A part of this book is basically a love letter to south asian culture, and it is just done so well. My love for this author is somehow more than it was before just for that. I imagine there were not many woc badass heroines being published at the time this was released. (Not that there's an overly large number now, but even including current publications, not many done this well.
Okay so I was confused at some parts and that is partially due to my impatience in wanting to find out what happens, and the pacing could probably be better...but that's basically it. Every other aspect of the book is commendable. There's so many layers here, of backstory, of the characters, of the world building. The descriptions alone...and I think I have said this before but this is such an underrated thing. Well established authors, many that I enjoy, idk why, maybe bc its easy or maybe the publisher required it, but they find a successful formula to writing a book and then never deviate from it. Recycled plots, recycled twists, the same point at which to expect conflict or a kiss. The same characters and character traits recycled and it's kind of sad?
I have read at least 8 books by this author, and not a single one has repetitive anything. Each and every single time, the characters are so uniquely different from before, and what's more amazing is that despite being so vastly different you find yourself falling for them and rooting for them anyway. And not only are the characters different but so are the obstacles they face, as is the plot in each book. This author is not out to make money off of a basic formula though she easily could.
Anyways I adored Savi and her brilliance, and her superpowered brain, and her love of family and her quickness to forgive. She was so freaking relatable I didn't know what to do with myself. And only Meljean Brook could make me love Colin as much as i did. Their journey was amazing and I almost feared they wouldn't get their hea. Seeing multiple glimpses of hugh and lillith also made me happy. Solid 4 stars
Okay so I was confused at some parts and that is partially due to my impatience in wanting to find out what happens, and the pacing could probably be better...but that's basically it. Every other aspect of the book is commendable. There's so many layers here, of backstory, of the characters, of the world building. The descriptions alone...and I think I have said this before but this is such an underrated thing. Well established authors, many that I enjoy, idk why, maybe bc its easy or maybe the publisher required it, but they find a successful formula to writing a book and then never deviate from it. Recycled plots, recycled twists, the same point at which to expect conflict or a kiss. The same characters and character traits recycled and it's kind of sad?
I have read at least 8 books by this author, and not a single one has repetitive anything. Each and every single time, the characters are so uniquely different from before, and what's more amazing is that despite being so vastly different you find yourself falling for them and rooting for them anyway. And not only are the characters different but so are the obstacles they face, as is the plot in each book. This author is not out to make money off of a basic formula though she easily could.
Anyways I adored Savi and her brilliance, and her superpowered brain, and her love of family and her quickness to forgive. She was so freaking relatable I didn't know what to do with myself. And only Meljean Brook could make me love Colin as much as i did. Their journey was amazing and I almost feared they wouldn't get their hea. Seeing multiple glimpses of hugh and lillith also made me happy. Solid 4 stars
bleulucy's review against another edition
3.0
The characters are attractive. Savi is smart, curious and refuses to brood. I appreciate that. Colin is complex, insecure and arrogant, with a heart of gold that he'd rather hide. Also, handsome, very handsome. Their attraction is interesting. Brook's worldbuidling is also interesting, and complex. I like books or series' with big story arcs, this is a part of the epic - though, in this case the complexity is often confusing. Not just the world building , but even in the action from scene to scene.
A good story - and with some adjustments it could have been really really good.
A good story - and with some adjustments it could have been really really good.
mdlaclair's review against another edition
3.0
i think it was better then book 1. still confused about the ending.
nelsonseye's review against another edition
3.0
This was very interesting, but also hard to follow in places. I think I might have rated it higher if I had reread Hugh and Lilith's book.
heyt's review against another edition
2.0
Second in the Guardians series, this book didn't live up to its predecessor. I was ready to go back to the world of guardians and demons but this book was a chore to read. I think in large part it stems from the fact that I really couldn't become invested in Savi and Colin. The book sets them up as a sort of Romeo and Juliet and yet the conflicts between them seemed almost trivial at times.
kelly04's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
Dense, interesting worldbuilding but perhaps a touch overlong. There were a couple blatant put offs in the middle that affected the pacing. Not convinced it needed to be 500 pages, but the end was satisfying.
Dense, interesting worldbuilding but perhaps a touch overlong. There were a couple blatant put offs in the middle that affected the pacing. Not convinced it needed to be 500 pages, but the end was satisfying.
schomj's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting, intelligent characters; even when they did stupid things, it made sense. Complex world building -- less overwhelming than in Demon Angel, but covers enough that I think newcomers to the series would be able to start here. The storyline was engaging, although I agree with other reviewers that there were a few too many redundancies and it seemed a bit overly-long (although at nearly 500 pages, I think my attention span would find almost anything overly-long). The romance was hot and angsty, but there was enough humor to balance the angst. Even though you know there's going to be an HEA, the "how" remains a mystery until the last few pages.
I feel like I'm complaining a lot, but I did really enjoy this book. It's moving to my keeper shelf and I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series.
I feel like I'm complaining a lot, but I did really enjoy this book. It's moving to my keeper shelf and I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series.
laurla's review against another edition
"...and the girl came across a cobra curled up against the freezing night air. the cobra begged her to stop and carry him in her pocket until the sun rose in the morning, but she refused. "you will bite me," she said. but the cobra promised not to. "i will die here; if you save me, i will treat you as a friend." the girl was too soft-hearted to let him freeze, and so she picked him up and put him in her pocket. she'd taken not two steps before she felt his fangs against her breast. "why?" she cried, her voice weak from the poison. "you said you would not!" "it is my nature," the cobra replied, "and you knew what i was."
"i either think too much or not at all, and often do both at the same time."
"i try not to think of it. and despite knowing how lucky i am that i went - and that i have this memory to take me back whenever i want - i wish it could fade. it's a blessing and a curse at once."
"i either think too much or not at all, and often do both at the same time."
"i try not to think of it. and despite knowing how lucky i am that i went - and that i have this memory to take me back whenever i want - i wish it could fade. it's a blessing and a curse at once."
qace90's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I love the magic and romance of this book. The characters are so interesting and the world keeps me intrigued. A nice blend of urban fantasy and paranormal romance, I love Savi especially though Colin is intriguing too. I love these characters and looking forward to reading more of this world/series.