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amanda_reads13's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Lor is taken to The Aurora and if forced to team up with The Aurora Prince to locate her crown.
After reading the first one, I wasn't sure I wanted to continue this series. I still feel like the author was trying to incorporate every possible trope in these books while mashing together the plot from a dozen popular books. Compared to the other fantasy books out there, this series felt kind of bland. The characters are flat and not well developed. The world building just isn't there. The dialogue is incredibly corny at points and the writing just feels like its lacking.
Lor and Nadir's relationship was giving me whiplash. She has trust issues and he is overly possessive. WE. GET. IT. It is thrown in our face every few pages. We know they are fated mates, that has been made pretty obvious. The fact that they have yet to figure that out is very frustrating. The inmate nickname is giving me the ick.
Lor became incredibly immature and made so many poor decisions. In the first book, she was obviously motivated by her desperation to save her siblings. In this one, her inner monologue was incredibly annoying.
I did like the new POV added. I feel like Serce was a pretty interesting and ruthless character. I would be more interested in her book.
Tropes: fated mates, enemies to lovers, one bed, forbidden, fantasy, age gap, touch her/you die, slow burn, found family, fake dating, hidden identity, kidnapper/captive, he falls first
After reading the first one, I wasn't sure I wanted to continue this series. I still feel like the author was trying to incorporate every possible trope in these books while mashing together the plot from a dozen popular books. Compared to the other fantasy books out there, this series felt kind of bland. The characters are flat and not well developed. The world building just isn't there. The dialogue is incredibly corny at points and the writing just feels like its lacking.
Lor and Nadir's relationship was giving me whiplash. She has trust issues and he is overly possessive. WE. GET. IT. It is thrown in our face every few pages. We know they are fated mates, that has been made pretty obvious. The fact that they have yet to figure that out is very frustrating. The inmate nickname is giving me the ick.
Lor became incredibly immature and made so many poor decisions. In the first book, she was obviously motivated by her desperation to save her siblings. In this one, her inner monologue was incredibly annoying.
I did like the new POV added. I feel like Serce was a pretty interesting and ruthless character. I would be more interested in her book.
Tropes: fated mates, enemies to lovers, one bed, forbidden, fantasy, age gap, touch her/you die, slow burn, found family, fake dating, hidden identity, kidnapper/captive, he falls first
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
tspice24's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Torture and Kidnapping
kayceeisbookish's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
thecajunbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
*Thank you to Nisha Tuli for an ARC, here is my honest review*
This was SUCH a great continuation of the first book! I’m one of those people who love political intrigue in my fantasy books and this one absolutely delivered that and more!
Lor has survived the Sun Trials and now has to survive being in the clutches of the Aurora Prince. They hate each other but are inexplicably drawn to each other.
Lor know she’s needs to find the Heart Kingdom artefact in order to secure her destiny.
I loved the dual pov and really liked the flashbacks as well! It helped to understand what exactly happened in Heart. I felt so many strong emotions reading the story and when that happens it’s definitely a special one.
Lor setting her boundaries and sticking to them was also a breath of fresh air! And I will say that Nadir is a consent king! The slow burn is *chef’s kiss*.
I cannot wait for the next installment!
This was SUCH a great continuation of the first book! I’m one of those people who love political intrigue in my fantasy books and this one absolutely delivered that and more!
Lor has survived the Sun Trials and now has to survive being in the clutches of the Aurora Prince. They hate each other but are inexplicably drawn to each other.
Lor know she’s needs to find the Heart Kingdom artefact in order to secure her destiny.
I loved the dual pov and really liked the flashbacks as well! It helped to understand what exactly happened in Heart. I felt so many strong emotions reading the story and when that happens it’s definitely a special one.
Lor setting her boundaries and sticking to them was also a breath of fresh air! And I will say that Nadir is a consent king! The slow burn is *chef’s kiss*.
I cannot wait for the next installment!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Rape