I loved this sequel as much as I enjoyed the first book, but I still find Diem a bit annoying, which is primarily why I can't give any of these books I loved this sequel as much as I enjoyed the first book, but I still find Diem a bit annoying, which is primarily why I can't give any of these books 5 stars ...more
This book was fine. Definitely my favorite Laura Thalassa book so far, but I haven't liked her others that much so that's not saying too much This book was fine. Definitely my favorite Laura Thalassa book so far, but I haven't liked her others that much so that's not saying too much ...more
A lot of my friends recommended this to me as a solid new series (that wasn't too cheesy) to try on kindle unlimited, so I decided to give it a try anA lot of my friends recommended this to me as a solid new series (that wasn't too cheesy) to try on kindle unlimited, so I decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint! Although it is not perfect, it is definitely very promising.
✅ THIS NEW WORLD and the magic system in it is so elaborate and well thought out. I love all the different realms, their unique magical abilities, and the dynamic between the Descended and the Humans is very well-written too.
This book had its ups and downs. I think it’s pretty solidly in the middle for me, but probably leaning closer to 2 stars.
✅ I LIKED IRIS as a characteThis book had its ups and downs. I think it’s pretty solidly in the middle for me, but probably leaning closer to 2 stars.
✅ I LIKED IRIS as a character - I thought she was unique enough for an FMC in a romance novel. I liked how she stood up for herself and for Declan, and I just liked that she was generally very sweet and confident with herself.
❌ I’M KIND OF BORED of the ‘assistance+executive’ trope… I feel like it’s very rare to find this trope done where it actually feels unique and goes off-script enough to keep it interesting.
I’m trying to get back into the fantasy-romance kindle unlimited groove and randomly picked this one up. It was okay. Definitely not a new favorite. II’m trying to get back into the fantasy-romance kindle unlimited groove and randomly picked this one up. It was okay. Definitely not a new favorite. I’m very torn between 2 and 3 stars, but for now I’ll go with 3 since I do think some aspects of the book were very well done
❌ FALLON WAS NOT my favorite main character… in fact, she might be one of my least favorite female MC’s ever. I just could not relate to a single thing she did. At first, she bothered me because of her naive outlook on love and her relationship with Dante. And then later in the book, when she tried developing a backbone, she bothered me because she felt like a moody and insolent teenager with the way she kept talking back and having sass while still being a big ditz.
I'm usually not a huge fan of Laura Thalassa's books, but I thought this one was pretty good I'm usually not a huge fan of Laura Thalassa's books, but I thought this one was pretty good ...more
I did not enjoy this one as much as the first book but it’s still good overall!
✅ STILL A VERY EXCITING story and Stacey Marie Brown definitely knows hI did not enjoy this one as much as the first book but it’s still good overall!
✅ STILL A VERY EXCITING story and Stacey Marie Brown definitely knows how to keep me reading. We start to learn a lot more about this world and the secrets people were holding but there’s still a lot of unknowns to keep you guessing.
I haven't been reading much this summer, but I definitely made time for this book! I haven't been reading much this summer, but I definitely made time for this book! ...more
This sequel wasn't as fun as the first book. The first book was like the fae version of The Bachelor but this one was all over the place and fell shorThis sequel wasn't as fun as the first book. The first book was like the fae version of The Bachelor but this one was all over the place and fell short of my expectations. It's been a while since I read this so apologies if my review is a bit short ...more
I feel like we just barely scratched the surface of this world and I’m really excited to find out more!
✅ THIS WAS A very entertaining cross between ThI feel like we just barely scratched the surface of this world and I’m really excited to find out more!
✅ THIS WAS A very entertaining cross between The Bachelor and a fantasy fae romance. It was like a new adult version of The Selection but with sexy fae, not quite as cheesy, and a much more badass heroine ...more
This was fun! If you're looking for an easy and steamy read and don't mind reverse harem, then I recommend you read this.
I generally like my romances,This was fun! If you're looking for an easy and steamy read and don't mind reverse harem, then I recommend you read this.
I generally like my romances, including reverse harem, to have a bit more slow burn - but since this is a standalone and there are three love interests... you can probably imagine that they get down to business pretty quickly ...more
This was a funny and light read - maybe a little too fluffy, but I still enjoyed it.
✅ THE BANTER was seriously top-notch in this. It was like enemies-This was a funny and light read - maybe a little too fluffy, but I still enjoyed it.
✅ THE BANTER was seriously top-notch in this. It was like enemies-to-lovers on steroids (even though they weren't really "enemies") and constant flirting/sexual tension. If you're looking for something with a ton of banter then this is definitely it!
❌ ONE THING THAT wasn't my favorite was the almost constant dirty-talk. On one hand, it was funny because they were seriously so blunt about what they wanted to do to each other, but it was almost constant throughout the entire book and just a bit too much for what I enjoy.
Penelope Douglas seriously knows how to ride a fine line on these taboo topics. I'll be honest, I did enjoy this book very much, but I can definitely Penelope Douglas seriously knows how to ride a fine line on these taboo topics. I'll be honest, I did enjoy this book very much, but I can definitely see how some people would not.
⚠️I did not include major spoilers but there will be slight spoilers about the direction of the story below. So if you want to go in completely blind I would suggest not reading.⚠️
✅ THERE WERE DEFINITELY a lot of moments where I was like "wow, this is kind of weird" but then also like "wow, this is kind of hot"... so idk what that says about me lol ...more
Wow, this was a totally unexpected find on Kindle Unlimited and I loved it! Although I can definitely see how others might not like it - especially beWow, this was a totally unexpected find on Kindle Unlimited and I loved it! Although I can definitely see how others might not like it - especially because the writing can be a bit heavy and poetic at times.
✅ Unique historical romance with dark and gothic vibes - definitely not a light/fluffy read, but nonetheless captivating
✅ Russian heroine who had to flee Russia with her family and is trying to adapt to life in London society (I loved all the Russian cultural references and traditions)
✅ One of the most passionate and sensual love stories I've read in a while (and very steamy)
✅ Tormented hero that is obsessed with the heroine, to the point of borderline stalker-ish behavior sometimes ...more
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