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lindseighpaige's review against another edition
3.0
Most of the book was a exhausting round about with miss/lack of communication. I still enjoy the characters- the writing is nicely vivid.
aerwen's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not sure why people are comparing this book to ACOTAR? Why is that series some gold standard that everything gets compared to? It's not similar to these books.
Despite my enjoyment of the first book, I couldn't finish this. Fallon gets even dumber and more selfish in this book. I just can't with her. She's so needlessly jealous and naive on top of her insufferable personality. Nothing she does will redeem her in my eyes. She's supposed to be in her early 20s but acts like a 12-year-old. I don't understand how a 700-year-old being could be remotely interested in a clueless immature brat such as Fallon, yet, he conveniently is because "mates." Nope. No way. It's kind of gross and shallow now that I think about it. He keeps information from her about her life and family. He lets her think she's right when she's obviously wrong and doesn't correct her. Not to mention, he's invasive. He reads her thoughts even when she doesn't want him to. I had an issue with that in the first book and it continues into the second book. All of that behavior is manipulative and inches towards grooming.
The FMC ruined this book for me and I like Olivia's writing and her other books. I'm sad I couldn't get past this train wreck of a character and the questionable "relationship" between her and Lore.
Despite my enjoyment of the first book, I couldn't finish this. Fallon gets even dumber and more selfish in this book. I just can't with her. She's so needlessly jealous and naive on top of her insufferable personality. Nothing she does will redeem her in my eyes. She's supposed to be in her early 20s but acts like a 12-year-old. I don't understand how a 700-year-old being could be remotely interested in a clueless immature brat such as Fallon, yet, he conveniently is because "mates." Nope. No way. It's kind of gross and shallow now that I think about it. He keeps information from her about her life and family. He lets her think she's right when she's obviously wrong and doesn't correct her. Not to mention, he's invasive. He reads her thoughts even when she doesn't want him to. I had an issue with that in the first book and it continues into the second book. All of that behavior is manipulative and inches towards grooming.
The FMC ruined this book for me and I like Olivia's writing and her other books. I'm sad I couldn't get past this train wreck of a character and the questionable "relationship" between her and Lore.
beckyivey's review against another edition
4.0
Fallon was definitely teetering on a liiiiiittle too insufferable for me this book, people aren't wrong about that in the other reviews I've read. **BUT!!!!** all the other characters, and the plot etc. were so good that I still devoured the book in only a few days. It was a feet kicking good time despite not liking the FMC as much as I have liked others.
The MMC is SO dark and possessive. I love him. He doesn't give a flying fudge about anything but the ones he loves. He is my everything. He kills people for breathing on Fallon wrong. He was the best part about the book. We love a man who will burn the world to the ground for the FMC.
a MUST read!!!
The MMC is SO dark and possessive. I love him. He doesn't give a flying fudge about anything but the ones he loves. He is my everything. He kills people for breathing on Fallon wrong. He was the best part about the book. We love a man who will burn the world to the ground for the FMC.
a MUST read!!!
spaghettii's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Fallon is still dumb as hell but it's whatever
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
hiddenthoughts's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
This book has so many emotions throughout the story it'll run you through the gamut. The world building and side characters are very detailed but not confusing I never once ask myself "who the hell is this? where is that?". It took a bit too long for Fallon to wake up but the twist that was thrown in make's a bit understandable! The spice definitely picked up in this part of the story.
bec_page's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
stuffed_with_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Enjoyed it more than the first book, with further expansion of the world. The side characters continue to shine, but I finally came around to the main character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
rubisbooknook's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
I loved this book and it just solidified The Kingdom of Crows as a favorite series of mine. I absolutely love Lorcan, he is a top tier book boyfriend. And the chemistry between him and Fallon comes off the page.
I really loved the direction the plot took in this one and it kept me so invested.
One of the things this series does so well is keep the FMC, Fallon, likeable even despite some of her flaws and poor decision making. She really frustrated me at times, but a lot of that is because of how naive she is and the book does a really good job showing her growth. And her inner monologue is so funny that you can’t help but love her through it all.
I’m really looking forward to continuing the series!
I really loved the direction the plot took in this one and it kept me so invested.
One of the things this series does so well is keep the FMC, Fallon, likeable even despite some of her flaws and poor decision making. She really frustrated me at times, but a lot of that is because of how naive she is and the book does a really good job showing her growth. And her inner monologue is so funny that you can’t help but love her through it all.
I’m really looking forward to continuing the series!