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mfendley's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
lrenkate's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I continue to like Lor, and Nadir grew on me since we had more of him in this book. I liked feeling a change between their respective chapters but being able to see how each MC misconstrued the other’s actions.
Less happened in this book, which is why I didn’t rate it the same as the first. There were also fewer characters to get to know and consider the motives of - didn’t feel like anything was held back.
Also, I didn’t enjoy the flashback scenes. They didn’t feel very well-planned.
Less happened in this book, which is why I didn’t rate it the same as the first. There were also fewer characters to get to know and consider the motives of - didn’t feel like anything was held back.
Also, I didn’t enjoy the flashback scenes. They didn’t feel very well-planned.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Confinement, Sexual assault, Torture, and Violence
spicycronereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The same pacing and humor as the first book though the plot is less predictable. There is fake dating! One bed! Touch her and die!
The addition of Serce’s point of view from nearly 300 years prior builds the mystery around what happened in the Heart Queendom. There are a couple of inconsistencies that I am willling to see if or how they are resolved in subsequent books. The biggest one being how Lor can see portraits of Serce and Wolf hanging in the Heart castle if they were killed during the binding - so waiting to see if they are actually killed
The secondary characters are slightly more developed in this book.
The spice also amplifies a bit though it is still a slow burn between Lor and Nadir. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
It is the same richly diverse world as the first book, with the influences of Tuli’s south Asian heritage slightly more pronounced.
Overall it was a fast, fun read and I look forward to seeing where the next book goes. I will definitely read book three immediately. The fourth and final book comes out in the Fall and I am excited to see how it all wraps up. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/ 🌶️🌶️🌶️
The addition of Serce’s point of view from nearly 300 years prior builds the mystery around what happened in the Heart Queendom. There are a couple of inconsistencies that I am willling to see if or how they are resolved in subsequent books.
The secondary characters are slightly more developed in this book.
The spice also amplifies a bit though it is still a slow burn between Lor and Nadir. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
It is the same richly diverse world as the first book, with the influences of Tuli’s south Asian heritage slightly more pronounced.
Overall it was a fast, fun read and I look forward to seeing where the next book goes. I will definitely read book three immediately. The fourth and final book comes out in the Fall and I am excited to see how it all wraps up. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/ 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and War
jaedee09's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
4.5
This was a re-read for me! Preparing for the next book, Fate of the Sun King.
So much better the second time around! I loved it the first time, too, but there was something about knowing the characters better. And I forgot just how SPICY this was! Going from a MMC that was a golden retriever in the last book I read to Nadir who is anything BUT GR, was...whew!!
So much better the second time around! I loved it the first time, too, but there was something about knowing the characters better. And I forgot just how SPICY this was! Going from a MMC that was a golden retriever in the last book I read to Nadir who is anything BUT GR, was...whew!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
literarymary95's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25
This was a much better book than the first one. It kept me reading and I'm curious how the rest of the story will play out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and War
afonsecana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book just further proves why I love fantasy so much. The mystery, the romance, the characters...
I can't wait for the next installment in the series. I am very excited to see what will happen to Lor and Nadir.
I can't wait for the next installment in the series. I am very excited to see what will happen to Lor and Nadir.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
jadeandherbunny's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
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
4.25
This book has been a great time for me. It was certainly better than TOTSQ. Lor was a bit insufferable at the start but she evolved in a very satisfying way. I love Nadir, he might be one of my rare book boyfriends if the sequel is going to be as good as this book. I love that he knows his wrongs and I think he might try to not replicate them next. Also love that he is a feminist despite his nature. Only down side to the book is that the writing at times is unrealistic. Like Lor, a woman that has been in prison most of the time, has a complex vocabulary. At times I had to look up the words she uses even if she has not read a single book (or at least she didn't say so) in her life. Her vocab is even larger than people living in castles! Like only Lor uses words like "surreptitious" or "anti-climatic". Oh and also Lor has been a bit homophobic towards her sister and Amya
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
misswillacolyns's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
rachelglazer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
While the bones of a good story were there, it feels like this book just missed the mark. It wasn't and descriptive and dynamic and I had hoped, and although we spend a lot of time with the main characters, they still don't feel very round. Entertaining, but not as strong as I wanted it to be based on the premise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Violence, Pregnancy, and War
arwyn_1926's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
I liked the story and really liked seeing Nadir more in this book but really did not like Lor’s character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault