Ah I'm disappointed! What I thought was going to be a good revenge book turned into the same "let's save the magical world" book I have read a hundredAh I'm disappointed! What I thought was going to be a good revenge book turned into the same "let's save the magical world" book I have read a hundred of times already. You have the special snowflake heroine who's hot (but doesn't know it) AND super powerful and you have her mates who, guess what, are hot AND super powerful. The 2/3 of this book is pure filler. Boring. Nothing happens. Both plot and relationship wise there's no progression. Then in the last 1/3, the big bad villain dies and we learn there's another magical mysterious woman behind this. Give me a break. It was a choice to write a RH with a 17 years old girl. A choice I don't like at all. One there's barely any steam and it's muted as fuck (which I liked because the heroine is a minor), but two, WHY CHOOSE A RH ROMANCE WITH A MINOR?! Evelyn is a teenager and the problem is that her mates (even puppy Chad, the frat boy) are more mature than her and it amplifies how young and dumb she is. It's even more noticeable in this book.
Evelyn being still hung up on Lia was pathetic really. The girl was MEAN. From all the tit bits we learn ed about her (how she gave her second hand clothes to Evelyn, how she used to belittle her all the time, HOW SHE STOLE HER POWERS AND DIDN'T EVEN REGRET IT), and the author wants us to cheer for this girl? Really?!
The plotholes are everywhere too: Morgana is Evelyn's legal guardian but she tries nothing to take her away from the academy. In her past life, Evelyn has a normal life until 3 months before her birthday. Here Morgana goes batshit crazy after Christmas? Why? How could she know Evelyn has a lot of powers and will try to stop her? It just doesn't make sense. I'm sad because I liked the first book but this one is a let down. And this mysterious woman (another goddess? Lilith? Nyx?) I don't think I'll care....more
I just don't care. What's the big picture of the story? The challenges? I read half oh the second book and I'm still wondering "WHY?". I feel no coDNF
I just don't care. What's the big picture of the story? The challenges? I read half oh the second book and I'm still wondering "WHY?". I feel no connection between the characters and the guys barely cross each other. Vanessa just goes on her merry way and does these silly humans tasks no one cares about because you know, she's in HELL.
Merged review:
DNF
I just don't care. What's the big picture of the story? The challenges? I read half oh the second book and I'm still wondering "WHY?". I feel no connection between the characters and the guys barely cross each other. Vanessa just goes on her merry way and does these silly humans tasks no one cares about because you know, she's in HELL....more
We went from a strong Cat in book 3 to this very vulnerable and traumatized girl in this book. I don't get why we didn't read about what she went throWe went from a strong Cat in book 3 to this very vulnerable and traumatized girl in this book. I don't get why we didn't read about what she went through in book 3 when she was going through it. It's very anticlimactic and I didn't connect at all to Cat's new persona. The book is very predictable (and short) and I couldn't care less about the ending. It was too easy. Lots of loose ends. Stefano's mother? Rosa? What about Gio's parents? Amie? I also find it very weird how Alessia is calling the others guys "uncle". ...more
It was ok. It's a pretty basic supernatural academy RH with a "not like the other girls" heroine. I liked her actually. But in my mind they were all 1It was ok. It's a pretty basic supernatural academy RH with a "not like the other girls" heroine. I liked her actually. But in my mind they were all 18 years old and not 23. Too much immature to be taken seriously. Loved Moira! Noah is my fave in the RH. Alec is not very present. Didn't like Caleb: what's his purpose? He was supposed to help the heroine find her wolf and his catholic methods weren't it. I don't get it. Hated Kingston too. ...more
Last year, one of my favourite - if not my favourite - books was "The Blackened Blade" by Isla Davon. It was entertaining and I love a good revenge plLast year, one of my favourite - if not my favourite - books was "The Blackened Blade" by Isla Davon. It was entertaining and I love a good revenge plot with a fierce heroine. Both books share a lot of similarities but both heroines are different. I won't lie, I loved Micai more. She was really into her revenge girl era and it fueled her. Here, Evelyn still thought she could change people (ones who willingly tortured her and didn't help her when she got killed - I know I know Theo was most likely under a curse), but her vulnerability gave her more layers. Still think it turned her into a naive heroine and not the good kind.
The world building needed more work though. Some inconsistencies (how can the shifters all live in a log cabin when it's not described as a gigantic mansion) and the plot seems too simple (more likely we're going to see more villains in the next books because I don't get why the shifters would be involved in the coven's mess if not for a bigger purpose).
For now, I'm confused about Allister and his role in all this (and why during Evelyn's first life, he was so passive)....more
The story was just ok until the third act, where it dragged badly and lost its interest. It's a fantasy filled with magic and read very middle ages worThe story was just ok until the third act, where it dragged badly and lost its interest. It's a fantasy filled with magic and read very middle ages world. Nothing is really explained about the world. When is this taking place? Where? *crickets* The whole secrecy between Bloss (what a fucking awful name BTW) and her husbands was plain dumb and only existed for the plot. She could have explained to them the reason, she chose not to and then spent the book whining. I hated her husbands. In the beginning, they abused her and she is the next queen so I don't get how they could and how her mother and herself let them do this. Mind blowing. To me, the romance was dead from the beginning. No feelings, the only one she knew was Connor and up until the end, he hated her and wanted nothing to do with her. The author really tried to make the other three happen and it simply didn't work. They didn't know each other, they didn't really talk so the whole "I'm in love with you" came out of nowhere. The romance needed to be spread into the next book. At the very least. The lack of a big confrontation between Bloss and her mother made no sense. You can't write about mommy issues and not give us the closure!...more
Should have cut all the sex scenes and turn this series into YA because all the characters act like they're 13 years old. Painful to read how stupid aShould have cut all the sex scenes and turn this series into YA because all the characters act like they're 13 years old. Painful to read how stupid and gullible they are, specially as they're supposed to be these powerful supernaturals. Plot holes everywhere. ...more
I think the heroine forgot she's 22 because her "revenge" is something a 10 years old would do. I think the heroine forgot she's 22 because her "revenge" is something a 10 years old would do. ...more
That was bad. Really bad. Basically in this world, angels and demons live on Earth because after a war between the two, they kinda destroyed both HeaveThat was bad. Really bad. Basically in this world, angels and demons live on Earth because after a war between the two, they kinda destroyed both Heaven and Hell and they decided to close the doors forever. They agreed to keep the "peace" (they even have a little contract) and not go against each other. I'm sorry but - by simple logic - doesn't that make all angels, FALLEN ANGELS???!!! That was the gigantic plot hole in this book. Like, the angels are all "we need to stay pure, demons are bad" but bitch you aren't an angel anymore because you don't live in Heaven. I don't know how the author didn't see how confusing her own words are. Nothing makes sense.
Plus, the heroine was a giant idiot. A succubus who only wanted to fuck hot people, and always waited the last minute to feed. Doesn't read succubus at all. She was reckless and plain dumb. Like come on, the villain is in your face since the beginning.
Shallow characters, stupid messy world building. The plot is so bland.
DNF at chapter 18. Too long and the story got boring. Two of Fury's mates disappeared for a while and we barely knew then by then so I don't get this wDNF at chapter 18. Too long and the story got boring. Two of Fury's mates disappeared for a while and we barely knew then by then so I don't get this writing choice. I didn't particularly like Roman. To me, it's clear his first mate was the love of his life and Fury was just the replacement, forever the second choice. I'm disappointed by how Fury changed too. I liked her spark and sass and here, she was just annoying.
Also the first book ends in the middle of a dialogue between Fury and her mates and the second book begins with Fury's dream. She went to sleep because she was tired?! Worse, they didn't continue their conversation until after she woke up. The book just stops and the second begins in a complete different set up. What the actual fuck?!
Maybe I'll pick it up again but for now I'm done....more
Liked the book a lot! Fury was the kind of badass heroines I love. But she had her flaws and that's ok. A bit frustrating to listen to her saying honesLiked the book a lot! Fury was the kind of badass heroines I love. But she had her flaws and that's ok. A bit frustrating to listen to her saying honesty was important to her and that she hated being lied to when she literally spent the whole book lying to her mates. The mate thing needs more explanation though because Fury is actually dead so it doesn't make sense. Same with her dying, I thought the explanation was bad. I don't have a lot to say about the mates because to me, for now at least, they're not important. They're just there, they're cold and don't seem to have a lot of personality.
(I hated how she was an alcoholic though because for how much she distanced herself from her mortal past self, she was still Sunny. Hopefully she'll find peace and be free)....more
This last book was disappointing. It dragged too much. The random sex scenes cut the flow and I wasn't interested in them. I wanted action. The confronThis last book was disappointing. It dragged too much. The random sex scenes cut the flow and I wasn't interested in them. I wanted action. The confrontation between Catherine, Lily and Nilsa was a dud. Both villains spoke 3 lines each. I expected a real combat and some revelations about Nilsa's family and more of a backstory for the Eagle. Woman was human but was able to earn the respect of a lot of supes. How? Also why make such a big deal of Nilsa having both Lunar and Solar powers if you aren't make her a badass. Because she fought like she normally fought so. Like, I'm happy she didn't turn into an eternal goddess or something, but at the same time I thought she'd be more than a Shadow. I don't think Cooper's death brought anything to the table. I loved Elsie and she turned into a depressed character and for what?! Also didn't like the ending. I'm sure I've read the guys were sick of living on the goddamn boat and then they were happy with this life.
Loved the first book but the series suffered from the side quests in the second and the lack of a confrontation in the last.
Edit: Thinking about it, this series is more about lust than love. They say the words "I love you" quite a lot but the romance is shallow. And there's definitely 100% lust between Val and Nilsa. Connections between Nilsa and her harem are thin and seem to be influenced by the mate bond....more
This second book moves apart from the main plot and is full of side quests and smut. Entertaining but the guys still hide a lot of secrets from Nilsa aThis second book moves apart from the main plot and is full of side quests and smut. Entertaining but the guys still hide a lot of secrets from Nilsa and it was annoying and frustrating to read. How can she accept them as mates if they're not honest? I love Opal, that cat is the best. And Elsie, I hope she'll find her HEA!...more
Loved it! I was hesitant to read about pirates but these supernatural pirates are amazing. I love Nilsa and how strong she is. She doesn't need a man toLoved it! I was hesitant to read about pirates but these supernatural pirates are amazing. I love Nilsa and how strong she is. She doesn't need a man to save her. A lot of times, guys in harem are too similar for me to tell them apart and these ones weren't. It's a very slow burn romance but the characters, the story and the world building are entertaining. My favourite thing about the story: Witches ride brooms! I love traditional fantasy lore and it's not used a lot anymore. I don't mind more modern retelling but it's so fun to read about witches on brooms. ...more
Liked the idea but the story was lacking. Lots of plot holes: the heroine not knowing Eli's surname while she knows everything about the others, this sLiked the idea but the story was lacking. Lots of plot holes: the heroine not knowing Eli's surname while she knows everything about the others, this super genius team - despite being on this case for years - never re-examined the autopsies in detail, this heroine being a detective when everything about her is fake. To be honest the whole thing read like an episode of The Mentalist where everything is too neat and convenient. The happy ending soured me a bit because they're all having great sex knowing the killer is going to get revenge and they don't even seem to be bothered until the last page. I'll still read the sequel because it's nice to read about a diverse RH....more
Nice character development for Maven. I like how she opens up to her mates. Bit frustrating how they still secrets from each other for so long. Some thNice character development for Maven. I like how she opens up to her mates. Bit frustrating how they still secrets from each other for so long. Some things don't make sense: Why Maven doesn't kill Sierra? Why Sierra completely disappear from the story when we know she's still here? Why Maven has no plan whatsoever to kill Crypt's father and just wait? Why Crypt can't find another way to tell the council about what's happening in the academy? You tell me that this magical guy can't communicate without his tongue? Kelsie and Crypt being away for such a big part of the book is annoying. ...more
Unfortunately, same critic than for the second book. Huge filler. Nothing happened until the end and it's barely tied to the main plot. Who give a fucUnfortunately, same critic than for the second book. Huge filler. Nothing happened until the end and it's barely tied to the main plot. Who give a fuck about Asante? I don't even get this sub-plot because we barely read about how Cat is doing at his hands. So why even bother? I'm dreading the last book because I feel like nothing will happen until the end and then we'll get the epilogue. Naming this series "mafia university" was a bait....more
Yawn. If my sister died and everything I knew about her wasn't the whole truth, I'd be eager to find everything that would tell me what happened to heYawn. If my sister died and everything I knew about her wasn't the whole truth, I'd be eager to find everything that would tell me what happened to her. Stevie, as soon as she gets sex, forgets about her sister and the whole mess that is her life. When she learns something new, a clue about her sister, she just disregards because she thinks it's not important. Is this bitch actually serious? Also for a RH, there's no group scene. The fuck? ...more
A miss because I have read this story a lot. Bullies/enemies to lovers, exclusive frat house with hot guys who all the girls want to date but they wantA miss because I have read this story a lot. Bullies/enemies to lovers, exclusive frat house with hot guys who all the girls want to date but they want the plain Jane, heroine who changes her life to go to this college because her sister died and she wants to know the truth, sister had lots of secrets and heroine realises she didn't really know her, the mother who gets engaged to a rich man with a kinda creepy son, literally every tropes and plots you have read in a college romance will be in this one. ALL OF THEM.
The heroine is plus sized and that's her whole personality. No idea why the three hottest guys on campus want her but they do. No one go to classes, no one care about studies, the guys are hockey players but we never read about it.
The beginning of the book is probably one of the dumbest I have read in a college bully romance. Completely ridiculous and made no sense. The authors could have found a better way to put the guys and the heroine together. Literally anything else would have been better than this stupid spy mission.
No idea why Tate got inside the RH. Like what the actual fuck. He would have been better if he stayed a bad guy. ...more
Filler book. Barely any plot development until the end. Third book and I feel bad for the heroine getting 5 mates who don't give a fuck about her. Do thFiller book. Barely any plot development until the end. Third book and I feel bad for the heroine getting 5 mates who don't give a fuck about her. Do they really think calling her Piglet or little piggy is actually nice??? It's one of these stories where there's only a fate bond and nothing else, no matter how hard the author tries - and to be honest she really doesn't!...more
Loading...
