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hanreadssbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Rape and Pregnancy
luna_lovelace's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
5.0
From the very beginning I was trying to read carefully to watch for any clues on who the traitor was and I did not expect there to be two! I was shocked on who it was, expecting someone else. I had my suspicions, but I just didn't want it to be true because I grew to love them. It speaks volumes on how Isolde must be feeling about their betrayal.
Adrian's abilities come to light andI had no idea how powerful he really was. The way he was able to control the mind of a vampire, but only those he turns. So of course, that's not very useful with the war that is going on! Still, I wished this ability showed up more often than his ability to read minds.
I am just glad the main characters are not a Mary Sue, there's definitely a lot of questionable decisions they made that made me see them in a different light, but as the story progresses it's hard to not feel for them.
Expect to do a lot of gasping because so much goes on in such a short amount of time that it has your head spinning trying to put it all together. People she holds dear to her heart betray her for "the greater good", while people like Killian and Safira are starting to earn her trust. I am stunned on how much character development Killian and Safira have on this book. I can't wait to read how it continues to unfold!
One thing that was a bit difficult to understand was when Isolde re-lived Yesenia's memories because it was not easy to distinguish if Isolde was in the present or past. I had to re-read a couple times to grasp what time period the author was talking about. Maybe if it was italicized or written as a chapter it would have been easier to decipher.
Overall, I can't wait for the third book, Adrian and Isolde went through so much already, I can't wait to continue reading about her journey to conquer despite everything!
Adrian's abilities come to light and
I am just glad the main characters are not a Mary Sue, there's definitely a lot of questionable decisions they made that made me see them in a different light, but as the story progresses it's hard to not feel for them.
Expect to do a lot of gasping because so much goes on in such a short amount of time that it has your head spinning trying to put it all together.
One thing that was a bit difficult to understand was when Isolde re-lived Yesenia's memories because it was not easy to distinguish if Isolde was in the present or past. I had to re-read a couple times to grasp what time period the author was talking about. Maybe if it was italicized or written as a chapter it would have been easier to decipher.
Overall, I can't wait for the third book, Adrian and Isolde went through so much already, I can't wait to continue reading about her journey to conquer despite everything!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Rape, Torture, Toxic friendship, and War
Minor: Child death, Sexism, and Pregnancy
shaylac's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'm a little underwhelmed to say the least.
After finishing the first book in the series I was excited to start the second book to get a more in-depth look at some of the characters but it felt like it was a bit lackluster. There wasn't much plot or character building in this book, granted there were a lot of things that happened throughout the book. It almost felt as though there were too many issues instead of the characters having to focus on one or two; as a reader there wasn't a main focal point as it almost felt chaotic.
To be fair, there were a lot of twists and turns that you would have or not have picked up hints on throughout the book. There's also a good amount of spice that was included, which I think we're all here for š
After finishing the first book in the series I was excited to start the second book to get a more in-depth look at some of the characters but it felt like it was a bit lackluster. There wasn't much plot or character building in this book, granted there were a lot of things that happened throughout the book. It almost felt as though there were too many issues instead of the characters having to focus on one or two; as a reader there wasn't a main focal point as it almost felt chaotic.
To be fair, there were a lot of twists and turns that you would have or not have picked up hints on throughout the book. There's also a good amount of spice that was included, which I think we're all here for š
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and War
julienicole1106's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
booksnsyringes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
zimmerlemon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
3.5
Not sure how to feel. I definitely liked the first book better. This one falls into a lot of the classic traps of fantasy sequels where there is just a LOT going on, a few too many twists and turns, a lot to keep up withā¦and it just loses its center a bit. Iāll definitely read the next book whenever it comes out because Iām attached enough to the characters that Iām really curious what will happen, but oof.
Also be warned this one is MUCH darker than the first. Itās honestly so dark that then the spice just feels like an intrusion/inconsistent with the rest of the plot and mood.
Also be warned this one is MUCH darker than the first. Itās honestly so dark that then the spice just feels like an intrusion/inconsistent with the rest of the plot and mood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual violence
mya_williams's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and War
bookswithriona's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and War
thisdiwata_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Overall: 4.5
Spice: 3
Narration: 4.5
The sequel to one of my top books of 2022. I wonāt let my love for KOBAB blind me to how I feel about this book I promise.
Queen of Myth & Monsters is very character driven focusing on Isolde, worry not the plot is still solid even if it was character driven. Thereās a lot happening on this book that picks up right after KOBAB, no time jump, and be warned that this will hurt.
I hurt for Violeta and Sorren, if you have read it you already know why, and I felt their loss and it feels unfair that both had to happen.
I was hoping for more chapters that focused on Adrian mostly because he seemed like an asshole for majority of this book due to circumstances and situations beyond control and I wished we were given his POV to know exactly how he feels or what he was thinking you know?
āYou are my greatest gift Isolde. The day I found you was the day I needed nothing elseā Bonus Scene Adrian - this š„ŗ
I love both Isolde & Adrian and this cliffhanger!!! I canāt believe I did not expect such ending š¤Æ
Spice: 3
Narration: 4.5
The sequel to one of my top books of 2022. I wonāt let my love for KOBAB blind me to how I feel about this book I promise.
Queen of Myth & Monsters is very character driven focusing on Isolde, worry not the plot is still solid even if it was character driven. Thereās a lot happening on this book that picks up right after KOBAB, no time jump, and be warned that this will hurt.
I hurt for Violeta and Sorren, if you have read it you already know why, and I felt their loss and it feels unfair that both had to happen.
I was hoping for more chapters that focused on Adrian mostly because he seemed like an asshole for majority of this book due to circumstances and situations beyond control and I wished we were given his POV to know exactly how he feels or what he was thinking you know?
āYou are my greatest gift Isolde. The day I found you was the day I needed nothing elseā Bonus Scene Adrian - this š„ŗ
I love both Isolde & Adrian and this cliffhanger!!! I canāt believe I did not expect such ending š¤Æ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Miscarriage
i_love_b00ks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, and Emotional abuse