I think my expectations were too high going into this book. I've been craving a good fantasy book with a smaller romance subplot, and although this deI think my expectations were too high going into this book. I've been craving a good fantasy book with a smaller romance subplot, and although this delivered that, it's still not my favourite. I was hooked in the first 200 pages, but then we got to a point where I knew what was going to happen. So when the end rolled around, there was no shock factor. Alongside this, I am severely lacking motivation to start the second book... Although I do hear that the second book is better.
I did really enjoy the fantasy aspect of this book. It was unique without being too confusing. I did need at least 50 pages to understand how the magic system worked, but beyond that I was good. If you're looking for a unique fantasy read with a splash of romance, try this one. On the romance side of things, it was refreshing to not read another typical enemies to lovers, but I almost wished there was at the same time. Although the spice was very tame, the romance was interwoven too early for my liking. There is almost an immediate attraction between the two, so the romance was inevitable. I wish there was a little spark of hate between them in the beginning. Nothing actually happens until the 70% mark, but there was constant hand crushing and hands around the waist moments. The spice is very low. Like young adult low, which I honestly didn't mind for a change.
Last note - The Nightmare was truthfully one of my favourite characters. He kept things interesting lol.
All in all, it was a good read but doesn't make my favourites list this year. Maybe book 2...?...more
If you are bored of all the cliche romcoms these days, READ THIS.
Imagine a 300-year-old vampire who conjures fruit when he's nervous and lFantastic.
If you are bored of all the cliche romcoms these days, READ THIS.
Imagine a 300-year-old vampire who conjures fruit when he's nervous and leaves sweet notes around the apartment, but has been in a coma for the last 100 years. So he needs some help readjusting to modern society. He puts up an ad for a roommate and Cassie moves in a few days later. After finding out he's a vampire (and freaking out a bit), she agrees to help him act like a "human". So she teaches him how to order coffee and dress like someone from the 21st century.
It's such a cute and fun read and I honestly wanted more. It's ~300 pages so I finished this in one sitting but it's def one of my 2023 favourites <3...more
Loved the beginning, middle kind of lost me, and then it redeemed itself at the end.
I originally read Dom (the third book in the series), first and LLoved the beginning, middle kind of lost me, and then it redeemed itself at the end.
I originally read Dom (the third book in the series), first and LOVEDD it so now I'm going back and reading the series in chronological order. This one wasn't my absolute favourite, but I still enjoyed it. Something about Nero just rubbed me the wrong way and I just didn't love his character. KING on the other hand, LOVE. I am actually so excited to read his book next!!! I've read my fair share of mafia novels and this one didn't stand out for me, but it was still a fun read :)...more
I think I've come to the conclusion that Ana Huang's books are not my cup of teaI think I've come to the conclusion that Ana Huang's books are not my cup of tea...more
Wanted to love this one a bit more, but I found Dante to be a bit different in this book than I perceived him in the first two books - Same with AmaraWanted to love this one a bit more, but I found Dante to be a bit different in this book than I perceived him in the first two books - Same with Amara! I also recommend looking up trigger warnings cause this was DARK and HEAVY. Tears were shed while I was reading this one.
Now I have kind of mixed feelings about continuing the series.. ...more
SO FREAKING GOOD. Absolutely adored this and loved how we got snippets of past characters while still creating a new story!!! AND no third-act breakupSO FREAKING GOOD. Absolutely adored this and loved how we got snippets of past characters while still creating a new story!!! AND no third-act breakup scene. YES YES YES. ...more
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