4.2, Good Read

I really enjoyed the blood magic and death magic system, and the bloodlines. that was different and interesting.

I liked that there was lot of LGBTQ+ representation. I'm pansexual, so reading for the first time a pansexual MC was awesome.

I really liked Lydea, Joffa, and Roven. Roven was brash and smart and impulsive, but I liked her fiery spirit. yeah, sometimes she did stupid things, but she was still a good MC.

I hated the villains, the twists were great, but the ending ..
was really confusing and weird.

*spoilers*

why bring vampire revenant things to an otherwise great story? bleh. it's just me, I'm really over vampires. so I did not like that weird ending.

and yes, the ending was confusing and maybe a little disappointing. everyone that died, came back. made their deaths and emotions associated with that pointless.

anyway. I still really liked it. and is Roven perhaps polyamorous?

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Epic Dark Fantasy

I was sold off the summary alone. This book has everything I love in a dark fantasy; Magic, spirits, scheming, secrets, plotting. The pace is fast, things take off right at the beginning. For a stand alone, the world building is fantastic. Strickland does an excellent job keeping you engaged and on the edge of your seat. I also really liked that there is a lot diversity and representation. I haven’t come across another fantasy like this.

I would also consider this more an Upper YA book. Overall I really enjoyed this and would recommend if you’re looking for an epic dark fantasy.

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Poor Editing

There are quite a few editing errors that I do not believe are in the physical book.

best book/narration combo I have hearn in a while!

amazing!!!! seriously it was hard to pause! the world building and use of descriptors were captivating

Not really YA

It an ok read a bit slow in terms of events, with much of the action happening towards the end. In my opinion none of the love interests made sense to me. I felt like it was just thrown together to be inclusive. I would have loved some characters (Lydea) to have more of a story going for them.

Great Performance, but story not sure

Overall, the book was great but it seemed a bit rush. I wish there was more character development with the main character and her love life. It was an easy-flowing book and the narrator did great. But, it would grab my attention in some parts but fall in others.

Great surprise.

I downloaded this real quick. didn't even know what it was about. turns out I loved it .

WLW storyline really lacks

The story itself is good. It climaxes as it should and keeps the reader wanting to continue. The wlw relationship wasn’t built up very well, there was very little chemistry between the two. It was difficult to believe the words being said. The straight relationship was done much better. It almost felt as though a straight person was writing about what they think a lesbian relationship is without any actual knowledge. I appreciate there being a queer character but the relationship was lacking. The non-binary character was amazing and was definitely a highlight within the book. Overall, good read for those who enjoy a good storyline. I however, invest a little more in the relationship side so was a bit let down.