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"Even if all she wants is friendship, I'll be there for her..."
Highlights:
I loved the dynamic in this book! Two snarky people becoming friends and then falling in love. I also liked that Ash was hard of hearing and the issues that caused her on an alien planet, I felt that it was addressed well.
Lowlights:
This wasn't my favorite but it wasn't bad either. I felt for each character but I felt like the stakes weren't that high.
Horn Level: 3/5
The Good
The world-building in this story was very interesting. It combined a unique magical world with the typical historical fiction society well. I love Mr. Bennet slander I'm sorry. He doesn't get enough shit for his behavior a lot and this version holds him accountable.
The Bad
I didn't like Darcy's characterization in the beginning. It was probably accurate but I don't like him. Also in the beginning I hate that in each situation where Elizabeth rightly tells Darcy how his or the mages as a whole have negatively affected her she is made to feel guilty afterwards. I felt overwhelmed with the amount of characters and interpersonal relationships being involved. (Especially since there were so many original characters not from the original book.) I wanted the story to be more focused on the main fae plot and development of Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship and instead it felt all over the place.
The Rating
I give this book 3/5
The world-building in this story was very interesting. It combined a unique magical world with the typical historical fiction society well. I love Mr. Bennet slander I'm sorry. He doesn't get enough shit for his behavior a lot and this version holds him accountable.
The Bad
I didn't like Darcy's characterization in the beginning. It was probably accurate but I don't like him. Also in the beginning I hate that in each situation where Elizabeth rightly tells Darcy how his or the mages as a whole have negatively affected her she is made to feel guilty afterwards. I felt overwhelmed with the amount of characters and interpersonal relationships being involved. (Especially since there were so many original characters not from the original book.) I wanted the story to be more focused on the main fae plot and development of Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship and instead it felt all over the place.
The Rating
I give this book 3/5
“Then let’s hate each other until we can’t stand it.” I meet his eyes. This is the moment before we break. The last breath we take on our own. “Let’s hate each other so we can forgive ourselves for wanting each other.”
The Good
I liked that this book began with actual enemies in enemies to lovers who then began to understand each other. Floriane and Ruvan were both very interesting characters with their own convictions and were both very level headed. I liked the writing style a lot, it had many phrases that had me kicking and twirling my feet. I found the plot interesting during important moments and wished those happened more frequently. The last 75% where the pacing ramped up was amazing.
The Bad
The book was too slow and too long. It was at times tough to get through because it was so long, especially the beginning where I felt a lot of repetition and things that could be cut. By 50% through I still wanted to know what happens but I felt as though it was going to take forever to actually get there and it felt exhausting to read. I needed the pace to be a lot faster. I understand the lore and exposition needed to be told but it weighed down the book a lot.
The Rating
I give this book a 4/5
Duh, Fran...
Highlights:
I'm excited to read about these alien pirates! I love Dixon's world-building and seeing new couples.
Lowlights:
Kivian didn't charm me but ge was okay. The "Duh, Fran" catchphrase confused me and was a bit annoying.
Horn Level: 2/5
The Good
Well... I liked the fact that Raahosh and Liz can actually understand each other and the urgency/danger is gone. I liked that Dixon made the dynamics polar opposite of the first book. Liz consistently referring it as a "cootie" was funny. As usual, the world building was good and i loved learning more about the planet and culture of the tribes. Liz is such a badass! I loved her being able to hunt and wanting to fight.
The Bad
The "forced marriage/mates" trope isn't one I particularly like, it always relies on my turning my rational thinking brain off to enjoy the story. However, it was harder to do that in this story. Raahosh is got less and less enjoyable as a lead because his misunderstandings were based in an a lack of attempts to communicate. He didn't listen to Liz and doesn't try to understand her. His narration was all his wants and desires. He did things for Liz because it benefited him not out of love. The story relief HEAVY on sexual tension, never truly on developing a emotional connection. Rashosh never changed and improved to become less of a dick, Liz just gave up fighting and started to feel bad for him. Also hearing Raahosh's background made his character even more confusing My thinking brain is turned on too much for this but I couldn't get over it. An in the last 20% of the book, Liz is so love struck she looses all sense. If another girl had gotten kidnapped, she would be pissed off at their kidnapper too but she think Raahosh should be able to break the rules (aka let women choose, don't force them) because she eventually loved him. Ignoring all the struggles and frustration she felt before Stockholm syndrome kicked in.
The Rating
Many people said Raahosh and Liz were their favorite couple so I expected to love this but am left exasperated. I give this book a 2/5
Well... I liked the fact that Raahosh and Liz can actually understand each other and the urgency/danger is gone. I liked that Dixon made the dynamics polar opposite of the first book. Liz consistently referring it as a "cootie" was funny. As usual, the world building was good and i loved learning more about the planet and culture of the tribes. Liz is such a badass! I loved her being able to hunt and wanting to fight.
The Bad
The "forced marriage/mates" trope isn't one I particularly like, it always relies on my turning my rational thinking brain off to enjoy the story. However, it was harder to do that in this story. Raahosh is got less and less enjoyable as a lead because his misunderstandings were based in an a lack of attempts to communicate. He didn't listen to Liz and doesn't try to understand her. His narration was all his wants and desires. He did things for Liz because it benefited him not out of love. The story relief HEAVY on sexual tension, never truly on developing a emotional connection. Rashosh never changed and improved to become less of a dick, Liz just gave up fighting and started to feel bad for him.
Spoiler
At once point, Raahosh is ingryed and wants her to leave him and all i could think was "She doesn't know where the village is because of you so she'll be stuck out here alone until maybe, possibly, someone stumbles upon her..." Like you kidnapped her dude she has no one else by your design.Spoiler
his mother was kidnapped by his father and eventually died away from their tribe because of it and what did he learn? To do the same thing to Liz and hope it turns out better.The Rating
Many people said Raahosh and Liz were their favorite couple so I expected to love this but am left exasperated. I give this book a 2/5
I received this title as an ARC on Net-galley in exchange for a honest review. Thank you publisher for the copy!
The Good
I usually don't like bet "she's all that"–esque plot lines but the open communication about the bet and them both benefiting made it work. I love their friendship and the chemistry between them. It was a bit of a slow burn but the chemistry was great.
The Bad
I wish their was an epilogue to the story they showed even a little of their life after marriage since it was so late into the book. I also felt as though Rudy was a very cartoonish "villian" of the story.
The Rating
I give this book a 4/5
The Good
I usually don't like bet "she's all that"–esque plot lines but the open communication about the bet and them both benefiting made it work. I love their friendship and the chemistry between them. It was a bit of a slow burn but the chemistry was great.
The Bad
I wish their was an epilogue to the story they showed even a little of their life after marriage since it was so late into the book. I also felt as though Rudy was a very cartoonish "villian" of the story.
The Rating
I give this book a 4/5
These novellas are short and sweet and bring something new to Dixon's universe.
Highlights:
This series is really fun and exciting. This addition to the series focuses on Aida and Zaeyr. I like the overall concept of these books, they are short and to the point.
Lowlights:
The sister plot annoyed me so bad. Even after all her actions Aida made excuses for her like girl if you don't put her in her place. It wasn't even really addressed until the epilogue where it's brushed over.
Horn Level: 5/5
This series is really fun and exciting. This addition to the series focuses on Aida and Zaeyr. I like the overall concept of these books, they are short and to the point.
Lowlights:
The sister plot annoyed me so bad. Even after all her actions Aida made excuses for her like girl if you don't put her in her place. It wasn't even really addressed until the epilogue where it's brushed over.
Horn Level: 5/5