A review by saraann0011
A Crown of Smoke and Ash by Sloane Murphy

3.0

3.5/5 Stars

If you don't look at the finer details of the book, its an enjoyable read. I feel like quality of quantity of smutty scenes is important. There are so many smutty scenes, but they feel rushed and not high quality. Also, I dislike that there is so much petty jealousness in this book. First Serafina has a thing for Levi, and then someone challenges both Roman and her because they don't think she is fit enough to be Roman's mate. And then at the vampire castle, it happens again with one of his general's making a comment of the show that he put on. Like gag, I feel like this didn't need to be included. Also, what is with her having a past with one of his other generals? Like she already has her harem, so I felt like it was unnecessary to bring a scene with a past lover that she doesn't even remember be he does. It gives me the ick. Also I feel like there wasn't enough suspense, like everything went their way. Every meeting went perfect, everyone was always agreeing, their was no ambush, no one tried to attack her in this book (excluding the one challenge).

SpoilerAlso I feel like the reveal at the end that Baur was in on it with the bad guys just didn't vibe with me. Like why would he turn on his family and sister? Also, he's only had 6 life cycles which is not a lot compared to some of the others so how did he get involved in all this.