Dnf at 55% (page 270)

I’ve seen mixed reviews for this novel and was skeptical going in. I liked the beginning, but then the plot slowed down and eventually it just ... stopped. The love triangle dominated what could’ve been a really interesting story, and it wasn’t even a good one. There was the light, stable prince and the dark, passionate emperor — brothers, of course — and the clueless, gifted girl stuck in the middle trying to choose. Anton, Valko, and Sonya were all rather bland, and the brothers were borderline abusive. Manipulative, at least. I would’ve stopped reading about 120 pages earlier, but I pushed through in hopes it would get better. It didn’t. I got bored quickly and didn’t want to read, not even when what I imagine was intended to be a shocking twist was revealed. I have four other books due back at the library next week, so I didn’t want to waste any more time on this one. If you’re interested, definitely pick it up, but know that the angst very much overpowers the plot.