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lovinpages's review against another edition
5.0
Wat een goed boek! Ik had eigenlijk niet zoveel verwacht van dit boek. Ik wist niet zo goed wat ik nou moest lezen maar heb toen uiteindelijk maar random voor deze gekozen. Daar heb ik achteraf geen spijt van! Ik had een spoiler gekregen toen ik op de helft van het boek was; wat mijn vermoedens bevestigde. SPOILER! Natuurlijk kon het niet anders dat Valek en Yelena iets zouden krijgen. Toen ik lekker zat rond te neuzen op Goodreads zag ik dit al voorbijkomen. Ik dacht meteen: neeeee! weer een spoiler... Maar... Voor het eerst werkte dit niet in mijn nadeel; ik werd er alleen maar nieuwsgieriger van! Anders had ik misschien wel opgegeven omdat ik het niet meer leuk vond... Ik houd namelijk echt van romantiek in een boek, met name in combinatie met spanning en fantasie. Een perfect boek weer dus! Nu lekker aan deel 2 beginnen en hopen dat die net zo goed is als deel 1.
netownse's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite Vaginal Fantasy book club pick so far. Yelena is a my favorite type of heroine: disturbed and broken in the beginning, she manages to claw her way out of the most deplorable of situations and through hard work becomes someone strong, loved and not to be trifled with. Read in a day and the 2nd is already downloaded. I cannot wait!
leonierxmxs's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting theme and setting and I liked Yelena!
The characters were interesting and the whole world and setting has a lot of potential.
Valek as the love interest was something that suprised me kinda.
For me the spark and tension in their relationship wasn’t really there.
I would read the second book and overall this book was ok.
Not sure what it is that let me cold while reading it.
I had issues with the characters not being described enough. I don’t even know how old valek is. That’s leading to a lack of imagination for me.
Overall a good story but with weaknesses for me.
The characters were interesting and the whole world and setting has a lot of potential.
Valek as the love interest was something that suprised me kinda.
For me the spark and tension in their relationship wasn’t really there.
I would read the second book and overall this book was ok.
Not sure what it is that let me cold while reading it.
I had issues with the characters not being described enough. I don’t even know how old valek is. That’s leading to a lack of imagination for me.
Overall a good story but with weaknesses for me.
bethanyangharads's review against another edition
5.0
Re-read on Sat the 7th April. Would give it four stars for this reread. I still really love the premise of the novel and the characters, I guess I’ve just read a lot more enemies to lovers and fantasy romance since originally reading this book. As a result I found that the romance was too much of a quick burn when it went from going from enemies to lovers. I would’ve enjoyed more of a feeling of tension.
9/10
Time to read: 1 day - 4h 16m
New words learnt?: 0
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This book was so fun to read, plain and simple. To be honest, I'm really struggling to write this review. I can't really think of any specific reasons that made me enjoy it so much, it's just a book that I like. Cool story, cool characters, cool ideas.
It was a bit of a transitional novel between young adult and adult due to the scenes related to the triggers (sorry for being ambiguous, don't want to potentially spoil anything). Kinda wish the romance evolved more, but I'm patient seeing as it is a whole series. Hmm anything else? Oh! Just a small thing but I really enjoyed how time clearly progressed in this story. We knew when weeks had passed, or hours, it gave a really clear timeline in my head. This also made the story seem more realistic because events occurred within a realistic time frame.
Recommends to: Magic lovers, someone who wants to start moving from YA to adult, if you like character growth, if you like surly bad boys with a conscience.
Chance of reading the sequel: 100% Magic Study is currently next in line to be read and I'll start it tonight. Also, heads up, there's a book called Assassins study which is like a novella that sits between Poison Study and Magic Study. It seems to be from Valek's perspective as he tracks an assassin which sounds quite cool - could always read that next (I'm not though as I don't have it).
9/10
Time to read: 1 day - 4h 16m
New words learnt?: 0
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rape, torture, deathThis book was so fun to read, plain and simple. To be honest, I'm really struggling to write this review. I can't really think of any specific reasons that made me enjoy it so much, it's just a book that I like. Cool story, cool characters, cool ideas.
It was a bit of a transitional novel between young adult and adult due to the scenes related to the triggers (sorry for being ambiguous, don't want to potentially spoil anything). Kinda wish the romance evolved more, but I'm patient seeing as it is a whole series. Hmm anything else? Oh! Just a small thing but I really enjoyed how time clearly progressed in this story. We knew when weeks had passed, or hours, it gave a really clear timeline in my head. This also made the story seem more realistic because events occurred within a realistic time frame.
Recommends to: Magic lovers, someone who wants to start moving from YA to adult, if you like character growth, if you like surly bad boys with a conscience.
Chance of reading the sequel: 100% Magic Study is currently next in line to be read and I'll start it tonight. Also, heads up, there's a book called Assassins study which is like a novella that sits between Poison Study and Magic Study. It seems to be from Valek's perspective as he tracks an assassin which sounds quite cool - could always read that next (I'm not though as I don't have it).
jessicaswan's review against another edition
3.0
This book felt like Throne of Glass but less enjoyable. Not bad but not great. Not continuing on with the series.
stellasaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Listened to this book while trying to sleep and sick. Kept me engaged but I do wonder if the experience would be different to read it instead.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Murder
Moderate: Torture
lauregalie's review against another edition
4.0
Yelena has spent a year in prison after killing the General's son. The day of her execution has finally came, but she gets an interesting offer. Her life will be spared, but she will become the food taster for the Commander of Ixia.
It's been a while since I have read a book with such lovable characters. I am not a big fan of Valek, but I really like the main character and I would die for Ari and Janco (they remind me of Cassian and Az from ACOMAF :D).
The story hooked me from the beginning, I immediately knew it would be something I would like. Magic system is seems to be something really unique so I am dying to know more about it. The plot is pretty predictable, but it's a good book nevertheless.
It's been a while since I have read a book with such lovable characters. I am not a big fan of Valek, but I really like the main character and I would die for Ari and Janco (they remind me of Cassian and Az from ACOMAF :D).
The story hooked me from the beginning, I immediately knew it would be something I would like. Magic system is seems to be something really unique so I am dying to know more about it. The plot is pretty predictable, but it's a good book nevertheless.
pyphais's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5