I have to admit, this book wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. Usually after I read one of Kennedy’s books I’m left with a sense of wonder. Here, it’s more of a story than a general sense of wowness.
I really liked Maxim, he’s a great character and total book boyfriend material.
Lennix is a strong, steely woman, which i love in my fmcs.
But I’d didn’t feel as inspired as I expected after reading this book. I’m not even sure if I’m going to read the second book.
I just don’t think this is my kind of romance, but do remain a fan of Kennedy’s.

This book didn’t grab me. I know I didn’t make it far, but it just doesn’t seem to be my kind of book and I’m not hooked or want to continue.

Oh, I have a complicated relationship with this series, lol.
I didn’t really like the first one, loved the second, and am confused by the third.
I understand why it had to end the way it did. I loved it, but I also really hated it.
There’s a whole lot of this book I felt wasn’t necessary, and I’m still not 100% sure on what happened, but this is an impressive series, a challenging one, a rich one.
I loved and hated Rin.
I loved and hated Nezha.
I loved Kitay and Venka.
This is one rollercoaster of a book, of a series. It will challenge you in every way possible, but it will open your eyes as well.

I wanted to love this book so much! And it was good, the audiobook narrator was fantastic, but I’m still not entirely sure what the point of the story was all about. I know it’s about Zhu’s belief that she will become great, but the way it comes about is so roundabout and a little bit tiresome. 
I also don’t know what the second storyline really has to do with this book. I guess it will become apparent and I kind of know where it’s headed, where it headed several times during this book, but it felt, again, tiresome.
Also, this isn’t a book to not pay attention to while reading. It takes all your attention and needs it.
There’s also strong poppy war vibes here which I may have enjoyed more if I weren’t currently reading the burning god. 
Still, I love the culture in this book, and I will continue on with the series, but I fear it’s one that will need to be read together.

I liked this book so much more than I expected to! I thought it would be a kind of throwaway book that’s just okay, but I really liked it!
El was great. She’s such a complex and multidimensional character.
Orion was a little more straightforward but a much needed counterbalance.
Liu and Aadhya were great too and I can’t wait to see more of them.
The world building is complex and takes a bit of getting used to, but it’s not difficult to grasp.
I also really liked the writing style. It’s conversational and light, very English in its humour, which I loved.
I know there is some controversy about this book, but I didn’t see it or take note if there was.
I definitely recommend giving this a go!

I’m not quite sure what to think about this book.
As someone who is biracial I can relate to the main themes of this book, but sometimes I felt as if that fact was lost a little bit. At times it felt as if it were only 2 classes, not 3. I think there should’ve been more emphasis made.
As for the characters? I loved Cass, then I didn’t.
I liked Evie then I didn’t.
I never liked Luke, or Kat. Aunt Jen was a strange character and so much more could’ve been made of her past.
I also think Gilow and Jace should’ve been much more bigger parts, especially considering their roles.
But the character I had the most problem with was Evie. She needed to be strong, and clear, and decisive. Instead she was passive and easily manipulated. She was a bit of a pushover.
There were strong selection vibes here, but that world was much more strongly anchored and explored. Here, I found it a little weak.
This book had so much promise, but unfortunately it fell a little flat for me, sorry!

6 stars.

O.M.G! I ADORE this book!!
Kiki is magnificent, Shiori is so brave, Maguri is hilarious and I just want to hug her. Takkan is my new favourite book boyfriend!! Shiori’s brothers are so varied and entertaining.

I also loved how this story took so many twists and turns. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, something changed.

I love the Asian setting and mythology, as well as the romance and humour, as well as sadness.

I also loved the audiobook narrator, she was perfect!

I HIGHLY recommend you read this book now!!

Um, okay, lol.
I just wanted to try this book, see what the fuss was about, and it came out how I expected.
Story wise, this is an okay book. But y’all aren’t reading it for the story.
This book is dark, which we know.
It’s challenging. But it’s also surprising.
The characters are surprisingly lovable. Kenzo was especially unexpected.
And I liked Garrett and diesel as well. I wasn’t expecting that.
The main problem I had is the continuity.
 When she first wakes up in the penthouse, she already knows all about them. How?
Then there’s the mysteriously missing injuries and piercings.
And the spelling as well. Ass and arse.
Let’s be honest, we’re not reading this for the story, but I will say it’s surprising so it might be to you too.

This was a different book for me. I don’t really do the gruesome, and this is that, in parts.
I do adore the diversity in this book, and the acceptance. It’s brilliant.
The story kind of plods along until roughly halfway through and then finishes in a rush.
I like Rovan in parts. I like Lydea in parts.
I really loved Japha and Ivilros.
This is an interesting book, but not for those who aren’t into dark and gruesome.

I think I’ve run out of steam for this series. I almost DNFed the second book a couple of times, but I just couldn’t battle through this one.
There’s just too much going on for me to concentrate on, and I don’t really understand what’s happening or where it’s going.
But my biggest thing is I just don’t care about what’s happening.
I do like the addition of Ambrose in this book, but he’s not enough for me to keep reading.
This is an interesting series, but it’s too much for me.