delaneyann140's Reviews (60)

This was fun! I think that there could definitely have been expansion on the world and how the fae differ. Also, for as much as the tithes are a big deal, I don’t quite understand how they work.

Despite that, it was a simple story that was easy to read, and, with some suspension of disbelief, was a fun time.

I could come back to this but at this point in time- I just can’t deal with the fmc not having her memories. Amnesia is my least favorite trope. I can’t do it. 

Maybe come back to this in the future, because outside of that it is a compelling story, but right now I need to have a break.

This book sits in a really interesting place for me, hence me marking it average. 

The one thing that stood out is that it was VERY heavy handed on messaging. If you have a hard time finding symbolism or reading between the lines, this book is for you cause it spells it ALLLLLLL out. 

Next commentary I have is the relationships between the main characters. First- I’m not sure why we were supposed to see these people as best friends. I noticed that, especially in the beginning, we were just told that they were “like family” or a “new best friend” but we were never really shown it. Which gave me no investment in the relationships. 

Now the romance- in the beginning I was put off by it, but I’m glad I gave it a chance because it did all tie together in the end. And I think that it’s important to note that the end is actually what boosted this book to an average rating for me. 

Once you suspend your disbelief and stop questioning why we are friends with certain people, the plot propels forward, and brings a huge air of intrigue with it, which it really what kept me engaged. Yes I was able to predict it halfway through, but I also think that that was the point. 

My takeaway is that it seems like the author has a great vision, and the ability to execute it is there, however there is a lot of struggle with actually writing the lead up. 

Regardless, the book was enjoyable! I currently plan to keep on with the series, so we shall see where it goes from there!

!!! SPOILERS AHEAD !!!

I. Hate. Amnesia. 

Now. Did this book have a bit more reason behind it than other books? Yes. Does it still feel like a contrived way to add drama in the last 10%? Absolutely. 

Despite me completely hating that one trope, this book was pretty good. I think that the relationship at certain points did feel a bit rushed and lacking foundation, but let’s be honest, the biggest point is to be entertained, which I was!

I think that this book did have less whimsy than Phantasma, and I wish that we got to dig a bit deeper into the wider world, instead of just the Silver family. I do think that is something that is getting foreshadowed in book 3, so who knows, my curiosity might be taken care of soon. 

The things that I loved from the last book definitely carried over to this one, but I did have a little bit of an issue which was that the whole scary mafia thing just didn't seem like much of a threat. Also every issue seemed to be resolved incredibly easily, no thanks to any of our main characters. It was still incredibly enjoyable, do not get me wrong, but I think it did lose a lot of complexity. 

I mentioned this in another review, but I am a bit hesitant when the series switches povs while still on the main storyline. I don't know if it's going to stop me from continuing the series (because I am invested!) but I just tore through these first two and definitely am ready for a break!

I enjoyed this book a lot! There were times where I feel like the characterization was a bit off, but it was so miniscule that I was able to brush it off.

Also, those complaining that the burn was too slow don't know what slow burn is. I thought this was absolutely delicious and could have actually gone slower if the author wanted. I really enjoyed the feel of all of the different relationships and personalities, and I am so excited to continue to book two!

This book was fun! It did feel at times a bit redundant. I think that the plot at times outgrew itself, and I can't say that I am a fan of the ending, however I did enjoy the romance. I thought there were some very cute moments! 

I will also say that I am just not a fan of the series switching to a different pov while still following the same plot from the first, so I'm not sure if I will continue. No hard feelings though!

I absolutely love RuNyx’s style of writing. It’s the type of mystery/romance that I fall for, a great blend of both. 

A similar comment to the other book of theirs that I read, I feel like the wrap of of the mystery could have drawn out a little longer, however it wrapped it up neatly and made sense.

I finished this book in one sitting. It was fun, it was steamy, it was intriguing. I highly recommend!

I loved this book! As a standalone I think everything came together incredibly well. In some ways I could see some criticism that the ending was a bit rushed, but to me it fit right in with the vibe of an old gothic mystery. 

The characters were great, the twists were awesome, and it seemed as if all the questions that were seeded throughout the book were wrapped up in an incredibly satisfying way.

Absolutely a great read, I recommend!!

This book was good enough.

I had issues with the pacing and characterization. I felt that most characters had no growth at all, and the ones who did it wasn’t really growth, more like a sudden change. Also it seemed to be very black and white when it came to notions of right and wrong, which, while great for some, isn’t really something I prefer. 

I will applaud this boom for creating its own universe. It felt very different than the other books I’ve read, I didn’t feel like there was much repeated world building or politics from other books. However, there wasn’t really enough world building for me to tell you why things are the way they are. 

Certain plot points, like the crumbling, seemed to just disappear halfway through the book, things built to be big ended up fizzling out… overall this book has certain redeeming qualities, but didn’t seem to be executed in a way that makes it stellar