*I received an eARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
DNF The writing style just wasn't for me and I felt like politics *I received an eARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
DNF The writing style just wasn't for me and I felt like politics (no matter how little there may have or may not have been) were thrown into the book and I just don't support that. I might try to come back to this book at a different time, but right now wasn't it.
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*I received an eARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
DNF The writing style just wasn't for me and I felt like politics (no matter how little there may have or may not have been) were thrown into the book and I just don't support that. I might try to come back to this book at a different time, but right now wasn't it....more
4.5 Stars I really like this book. It was much better than the last one and one of my favorites in the series so far. I just loved the connection betwe4.5 Stars I really like this book. It was much better than the last one and one of my favorites in the series so far. I just loved the connection between Death and Tifara. They were polar opposites, yet they just fit so perfectly together. I highly enjoyed reading their story and I am very eager to jump into the next book in the series.
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4.5 Stars I really like this book. It was much better than the last one and one of my favorites in the series so far. I just loved the connection between Death and Tifara. They were polar opposites, yet they just fit so perfectly together. I highly enjoyed reading their story and I am very eager to jump into the next book in the series....more
I loved this book! The plot was fast moving and constantly had my attention. I highly enjoyed the romance and this book got me really interested in reI loved this book! The plot was fast moving and constantly had my attention. I highly enjoyed the romance and this book got me really interested in reading the other books in the series. I liked Lola’s friend group and I want to read their stories.
I want to take a moment to discuss the tragedy that is that cover. I shudder every time I look at it. I am SOOO thankful that I never picture the people on the cover as the characters. I honestly have no clue how this book ended up with a cover like that. It is just such a big turn off!
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I loved this book! The plot was fast moving and constantly had my attention. I highly enjoyed the romance and this book got me really interested in reading the other books in the series. I liked Lola’s friend group and I want to read their stories.
I want to take a moment to discuss the tragedy that is that cover. I shudder every time I look at it. I am SOOO thankful that I never picture the people on the cover as the characters. I honestly have no clue how this book ended up with a cover like that. It is just such a big turn off!...more
I liked this book. It had a different story line and it pulled at my heartstrings a couple times. The characters were entertaining to follow and theirI liked this book. It had a different story line and it pulled at my heartstrings a couple times. The characters were entertaining to follow and their love story was nice to read.
My biggest complaint for this book would have to be the flashback scenes. Sometimes I felt like they were unnecessary and threw the pacing off a little bit. It made the story feel dragged out.
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I liked this book. It had a different story line and it pulled at my heartstrings a couple times. The characters were entertaining to follow and their love story was nice to read.
My biggest complaint for this book would have to be the flashback scenes. Sometimes I felt like they were unnecessary and threw the pacing off a little bit. It made the story feel dragged out....more
4.5 Stars MINOR SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I really liked this book. It gripped me from the very first chapter and I did not want to put it down! I enjoyed4.5 Stars MINOR SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I really liked this book. It gripped me from the very first chapter and I did not want to put it down! I enjoyed the world it was set in and I am eager to dive deeper into it.
I loved the romance between Vrex and Marian and I felt like the progression of their relationship was exactly as it should have been. I would like to know more about this mate bond though... Is it like soul mates or can you form a mate bond with anyone you love? It’s not quite made clear.
The plot twist at the end was expected, but welcome. I’m always down for that particular twist and I’m really excited to see how it plays out in the next book!...more
I really liked this book. I loved the expanding of the world and the government system, meeting new characters, and discovering new challenges and obsI really liked this book. I loved the expanding of the world and the government system, meeting new characters, and discovering new challenges and obstacles for these characters to overcome.
What I Didn’t Like- Just like with the last book, I felt like the romance was a little rushed. I wanted more development from Morgan and Zaden’s relationship. It felt like they went from barely knowing each other to having sex, being mates, and loving each other way too quickly.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I will definitely be continuing the series. I’m SO looking forward to Kade and Eleanor’s story! Plus, this book got me really curious about the spin-off so I might start that one as well....more
4.25 Stars I really liked this book. The world was really different and unique. The aliens were very intriguing as well and I spent a lot of the book r4.25 Stars I really liked this book. The world was really different and unique. The aliens were very intriguing as well and I spent a lot of the book really curious about their culture, their mannerisms, abilities, and their way of dealing with things.
I enjoyed the love story between Leah and Varek. They were really cute together and I liked the progression of their story. It was a little bit faster paced than I would’ve liked though. If there would’ve been just a teeny bit more development there I think this would have been better.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I will be continuing with the series. I am very interested in seeing how all this plays out because I feel like we’ve just barely touched the surface with where this universe is going....more
DNF 40% This book just ended up not being for me. I tried to read it and be interested, but it was just missing that spark, you know? I was more goin DNF 40% This book just ended up not being for me. I tried to read it and be interested, but it was just missing that spark, you know? I was more going through the motions while reading it instead of actually enjoying it. I can see the potential for it to be something better, but it just wasn't there for me....more
I liked this book/novella. It was a short and sweet continuation to the last book. Was it absolutely necessary to read? No. But it gave me a lot of waI liked this book/novella. It was a short and sweet continuation to the last book. Was it absolutely necessary to read? No. But it gave me a lot of warm and fuzzy feelings and I definitely enjoyed it....more
3.5 Stars I liked this book, but I'm not gonna lie, I did skim read all of the battle and medical procedure scenes. They were just too long and I fee 3.5 Stars I liked this book, but I'm not gonna lie, I did skim read all of the battle and medical procedure scenes. They were just too long and I feel like some of them shouldn't have been included in a book this small. I would have preferred to see some more character and relationship development instead. Overall, this was a solid continuation that made me want to read the future books in the series....more
I really enjoyed this book. It was exactly what I needed and wanted it to be. It was a fast-paced, to the point, alien romance with an intriguing new I really enjoyed this book. It was exactly what I needed and wanted it to be. It was a fast-paced, to the point, alien romance with an intriguing new system and world to follow. I’m interested in continuing the series and diving deeper into this world and the Latharian race....more
MAJOR SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I really liked this book and felt like it was a solid continuation in the series. Koldo and Nicola’s story was absolutely MAJOR SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I really liked this book and felt like it was a solid continuation in the series. Koldo and Nicola’s story was absolutely beautiful and I loved their progression as individuals and together.
I also liked the theme/moral backdrop of the book with anxiety, rage, and worry. How letting those into your heart is only a poison and will continue to fester. How it’s better to focus on the positives and more will follow if you do. I loved that!
What I Didn’t Like- I had some minor problems with pacing. I had to push myself to keep reading at certain points. I’ve also noticed that Gena repeats and then retreats, if that makes sense. Koldo had no wings, he got them back, they were taken away from him, and then he got them back. It felt redundant and drawn out to me....more
SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I really liked this book. This universe has always intrigued me and I loved coming back to it. I’ve only seen the perspectives SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I really liked this book. This universe has always intrigued me and I loved coming back to it. I’ve only seen the perspectives of the Lords before so it was really interesting to see things from the angels’ perspectives.
Annabelle- I liked Anna. She was sweet, smart, loving, and determined. So much had happened to her throughout her life and all I wanted was for her to succeed and be happy.
Zacharel- I loved Zacharel and the progression of his character. Seeing him go from this cold and closed off individual to this person who feels and cares was invigorating.
Lords of the Underworld Cameo- I’m not joking when I say I literally bursted into tears when Paris showed up. I never realized how much I loved these characters and missed them until this book!
What I Didn’t Like- The pacing was a little slow and off at certain points.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading the next installment. Bring on Koldo’s story!...more
DNF 47% Let me start off by saying that this book isn’t bad. I just wasn’t caring about the plot anymore to continue reading it. The pacing was slower DNF 47% Let me start off by saying that this book isn’t bad. I just wasn’t caring about the plot anymore to continue reading it. The pacing was slower and some of the “twists” were starting to become more predictable. I basically have the rest of the book figured out in my head and I just feel like reading it from this point on will just be a waste of my time. Maybe at a different time, I will come back and finish it....more
MINOR SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I love this book. It was everything I wanted it to be and more. Everything that was missing from the last book was impro MINOR SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I love this book. It was everything I wanted it to be and more. Everything that was missing from the last book was improved upon in this one and I just got so much more than I thought I would. I was hooked from the very first chapter and I could not put this book down for the life of me. The story, the characters, and their tumultuous lives has just ensnared me and I did not want this book to end! After the ending, I am DYING to get my hands on the next book! Bring on the drama and the romance!
Talia- Talia is honestly my favorite part of the trilogy. She is just so relatable and I love her character! Her actions are always easy to understand and her thought process is matches mine in almost every situation.
The Guys- I really like the guys. Each of them is different and lovable in their own ways. I loved how much they’ve changed and grown in this installment and their obvious love for Talia has my whole heart. I’m ready for their relationship with her to progress and get it’s happy ending in the next book....more
SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I liked this book. It was a solid sequel and continued the series very well. The world was expanded even more and the plot g SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I liked this book. It was a solid sequel and continued the series very well. The world was expanded even more and the plot got more complex. I loved the addition of Drrak and I like what he brings to the harem. I’m also really loving the progression of Lily’s relationships with her mates.
What I Didn't Like- At times, the pacing was slower than I would have wanted and I had to push myself to keep reading. I’m also not that enthusiastic about this kidnapping plot line. I don’t really have any interest in the matriarchal society that these people have or their people. Honestly, I would be perfectly fine with Lily and her mates just living off by themselves....more
I like this book, but I just didn’t enjoy it as much as the previous installments. Something was missing for me. Maybe it was because there weren’t asI like this book, but I just didn’t enjoy it as much as the previous installments. Something was missing for me. Maybe it was because there weren’t as many plot twists or the romance had been flushed out, but this book just didn’t do it for me. I skim read the majority of the book because I just wasn’t enjoying it. It was a conclusion to the story, but I felt like it could’ve been much shorter than it was and it felt a little unnecessary. Honestly, the author could’ve just tacked parts of this book onto the end of the last one and I think it would’ve been fine.
I complained about this a little bit in my last review, but I also have a problem with the twins. Their personalities are so interchangeable and there really isn’t any key differences between them. I was hoping that this book would develop them more and maybe I would start to see some differentiating factors between them, but that just didn’t happen. They stayed flat the entire book and I don’t have as much of a connection with them as I do with Lincoln and River.
Overall, I would say this was a solid conclusion, but that’s all it really was. It just wrapped things up and made me happy that this series was over. I’m ready to move on....more
4.5 Stars MINOR SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I loved this book! It was a great sequel that I could not put down for the life of me. I finished it in one sit4.5 Stars MINOR SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: I loved this book! It was a great sequel that I could not put down for the life of me. I finished it in one sitting! Everything I loved about the first book: the romance, the intrigue, the murder and mystery, and the heat were all pushed to another level in this book! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and the cliffhanger at the end left me reeling! I am DYING to start the next book and see how this story will end!
What I Didn’t Like- The only problem I had with this book was the development of Dax and Chase. I don’t know if the author is just holding off until the last book, but I feel like the twins have been really underdeveloped. They come across as flat and I couldn’t really tell a difference between the two in personality, as of right now....more
4.5 Stars I loved this series and these characters. They had a real and hard grip on my heart and they didn’t want to let go. This book was bitterswe 4.5 Stars I loved this series and these characters. They had a real and hard grip on my heart and they didn’t want to let go. This book was bittersweet for me because of that. I was ready for the story to be over and for Marnye and her guys to get their happy ending, but I also wanted more books at the same time. I was ultimately very happy with how things ended though. I have heard that C.M. Stunich is considering a spin-off so there’s that.
What I Didn’t Like- There was continual reference to politics in this book, and throughout the series, which I hate. This is a problem that seems to be reoccurring in C.M. Stunich’s books. I’ve had to DNF books of hers before because she wouldn’t stop doing it. It seemed like every other page was talking about the patriarchy or feminist comments were being made. There is nothing wrong with those comments in themselves, but that is not why I read this book. I picked this series up to read about a reverse harem bully romance. Not about feminism or the patriarchy.
I am a firm believer in using your platform as an author or blogger or whatever for what it was meant to be used for. For example, as a book blogger, I do not share my political views because I do not believe that that is what my platform should be used for. I will not use it to try to influence others into siding with me. I review books and you read my reviews to hear my opinions on books, not for my political opinions.
I also think my opinion would have been different if C.M. had only mentioned these things once or twice. But, and I kid you not, over the course of this series, there had to have been at least 50 comments made. This is extreme and I felt like I was getting hit over the head with C.M.’s political views constantly. It took away a lot of my enjoyment.
Overall, I love C.M. as an author and her books grab me like no one else, but I honestly don’t know how much more of the political stuff I can take. I will continue to read her books for now because I love them so much, but somethings gotta give eventually.
I would love to hear your opinions on this. Should authors include their political opinions in their books? Do you agree that me being a little put off by C.M.’s constant remarks is justified? Do you ever stop reading a book or author because of them including their political opinions?...more
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