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Actual rating: 3.5 stars
I really enjoyed this installment as it was packed with never ending hurdles for the characters to surpass. One of my biggest issues (and I may have missed the answer because I listened to this on audio) is that we never find out HOW Alex was revived. I figured that it was due to Pierce and Hayden’s love, that it was awakened towards the end of the second book but NOPE.
Things I Liked:
Pierce’s crystal being used and her skills with a whip - that was pretty badass.
John being gone for half of the novel as it allowed Pierce to be strong and take matters into her own hands.
Alex’s plan to redeem his father’s name.
The Fates and how they offer guidance.
Justice for Jade’s death.
Things I Didn’t Like:
Pierce’s heritage which is mentioned in the last book but holds no significance to her character. I wish there would have been more to it - more traits to indicate she was of Spanish descent.
Pierce and John’s relationship; there are times were it is sweet and caring, but he is possessive and wild. I understand it ...he’s a death deity and up until a week ago, he did not socialize with people much.
There were times when the plot didn’t move forward ...this entire series takes place in a matter of DAYS - a lot of stuff happens but then doesn’t because characters spend so much time formulating plans, etc. with no action. It is a pacing issue.
The writing style was told in a reflective tone as if Pierce was looking back at this specific time of her life, and telling us about it. That is completely fine BUT we never find out why she tells us the story in this manner. For example, when John tries to veer the boats from crashing in the underworld, Pierce says something along the lines of “it was the last words I’d say to him” as if she has already LIVED through this moment. So, why don’t we see that she’s telling someone the story in the end?
If you like Greek modern retellings, this may be a really fun read! I like how Cabot weaves a truly original tale of death, love, and fate.
I really enjoyed this installment as it was packed with never ending hurdles for the characters to surpass. One of my biggest issues (and I may have missed the answer because I listened to this on audio) is that we never find out HOW Alex was revived. I figured that it was due to Pierce and Hayden’s love, that it was awakened towards the end of the second book but NOPE.
Things I Liked:
Pierce’s crystal being used and her skills with a whip - that was pretty badass.
John being gone for half of the novel as it allowed Pierce to be strong and take matters into her own hands.
Alex’s plan to redeem his father’s name.
The Fates and how they offer guidance.
Justice for Jade’s death.
Things I Didn’t Like:
Pierce’s heritage which is mentioned in the last book but holds no significance to her character. I wish there would have been more to it - more traits to indicate she was of Spanish descent.
Pierce and John’s relationship; there are times were it is sweet and caring, but he is possessive and wild. I understand it ...he’s a death deity and up until a week ago, he did not socialize with people much.
There were times when the plot didn’t move forward ...this entire series takes place in a matter of DAYS - a lot of stuff happens but then doesn’t because characters spend so much time formulating plans, etc. with no action. It is a pacing issue.
The writing style was told in a reflective tone as if Pierce was looking back at this specific time of her life, and telling us about it. That is completely fine BUT we never find out why she tells us the story in this manner. For example, when John tries to veer the boats from crashing in the underworld, Pierce says something along the lines of “it was the last words I’d say to him” as if she has already LIVED through this moment. So, why don’t we see that she’s telling someone the story in the end?
If you like Greek modern retellings, this may be a really fun read! I like how Cabot weaves a truly original tale of death, love, and fate.