I can’t BELIEVE how addicting this is, Tracy Wolff can have my entire soul if she wants it like I am HOOKED

I can’t deal with this series oh my GOD just rip out my entire heart and soul!!

DNF around page 40

I really wanted to love this one, and there were definitely elements that had the potential to be enjoyable. But I hated the main character enough that the rest wasn't worth it for me

I’m so sad this series is over! I love these characters so much and could have happily read so much more in their world

This book was an excellent conclusion to a fantastic series. Of the three, it was probably my least favourite, but it’s still sitting at a solid 4 star on the CAWPILE rating system, it was so good! The atmosphere and setting were my favourite parts of this book, I loved all the places we travelled to. And the characters of course, although I did find that Monty and Felicity acted the exact same as they did in their books even though it was 20 years later. They still acted like teenagers and it would have been nice to see them a little more mature (but still with the charm that made me fall in love with them in the first place). I also found there were some parts that could have been great for emotional moments were skipped over entirely or lightened with humour (like the wedding in the epilogue, I really wish that had been taken more seriously and we’d actually been able to see the whole ceremony/vows).

Despite the few complaints, I really enjoyed this book and I’m so glad I finally picked it up!

3.5⭐️

This was really good! The characters were definitely the best part, especially Jay and the growth he experienced throughout the book. The plot felt a little convenient at times, but the romance and friendships were so charming that I didn’t really mind! And those spicy scenes, wowza

Wow that was painful to get through. I lost track of how many times I fell asleep

The concept for this book is incredible, so I don't understand how we got such a boring plot in a world so fascinating. The author could have done so much with this world, the characters, all of it, and yet it felt like nothing happened. I mean come on, a desert landscape with weird sand monsters and fire coyotes (which didn't even make an appearance throughout the entire book), rogue factions of exiled cowboys at war with each other, magical steampunk horses, gambling goddesses, a daemon main character, a witch for the other main character AND all the side characters, and so much more. All of these elements were present and yet nothing happened in this book. The plot was so slow paced that all the cool stuff mentioned in the Goodreads synopsis didn't even start happening until the 50% mark. I had such high hopes for this book and was sadly left extremely disappointed. I wish the author had explored the world outside of Elysium more, explored the Game and the Goddesses more, everything needed more. I know that this was her debut book, so I'm really hoping her next one will be better. She clearly has amazing ideas, just not great execution

Interesting concept but not for me. I like weird books but this one was weird to the point of nonsensical, I had no clue what was going on most of the time. The writing suited the story but still wasn't my cup of tea

This was good, but sadly not nearly as good as the first book for me

I really liked the characters, especially both sets of friend groups. They're lots of fun to read and I enjoyed seeing all the love and support between them. The plot was a little convenient but still fun, and I did like the chemistry between the two main characters

My main issue was with the sex scenes and the use of kink. I really really wish this had been longer so that the main characters could have actually discussed kink prior to just jumping in with all the "good girl" and "daddy" stuff. The scenes themselves were well written, but without seeing them discuss consent, limits, boundaries, all of that they ended up giving me the ick at times. The last thing you want to be doing during a spicy scene is cringing lmfao, it really took me out of the story and drastically lowered my enjoyment

Other than that, this was a great addition to this series and I can't wait to see where it goes next!

First read: A Psalm for the Wild-Built is one of those books that nestled its way in and found a home inside my soul. I both wish it were infinitely longer while also knowing it was perfectly enough as it is. I don’t know how to explain the feelings this book has brought out, and I can’t say for sure whether everyone who reads this will feel this sort of kinship with the main character. But for those who do share the same sentiments as Dex, this book will make you feel seen in a way that is impossible to describe. An instant favourite; A Psalm for the Wild-Built is a story that will never leave me no matter how many other stories I live in. Absolute perfection!

Second read: just as amazing as the first time, if not better. The messages in here speak to me and were exactly what I needed to hear at this point in my life. I'm so grateful this book exists and gives me the space to feel my feels and feel so seen <3

1.5 stars

The more I read this series the more annoyed by it I get lol. Highly considering DNFing it as a whole