Who is this book for?
- Fans of urban fantasy with a heavy dose of romance and spice.
- Readers who enjoy morally gray characters and complex relationships.
- Those interested in Celtic mythology and magical world-building.
- People who like action-packed stories with heists and supernatural elements.
- Readers who appreciate character growth and emotional depth in their fantasy novels.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Those who prefer clean or sweet romance without explicit sexual content.
- Readers looking for a standalone novel or quick resolution to the series.
- People who dislike common tropes in young adult and new adult fantasy.
- Readers who prefer more focus on plot and less on romantic relationships.
- Those who are easily frustrated by pacing issues or information dumps in novels.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Exciting and action-packed plot with heists, magic, and monsters
- Strong character development, especially for Kierse and Graves
- Compelling romance and chemistry between main characters
- Interesting Celtic mythology and lore incorporated into the story
- Expansion of the world-building from the first book
- Inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters and representation
- Emotional depth exploring themes of trust, betrayal, and healing
- Unexpected plot twists and surprising ending
- Well-written dialogue and descriptive passages
- Satisfying continuation of the series with setup for the next book
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Pacing issues, especially in the middle sections
- Excessive focus on romance at times, overshadowing plot progression
- Some repetitive elements in action sequences and relationship dynamics
- Information dumps and excessive world-building explanations
- Lack of deeper exploration of Celtic lore for some readers
- Occasionally cringeworthy dialogue and relationship dynamics
- Too many explicit sex scenes for some readers' tastes
- Unresolved plot threads leading to another book, disappointing those expecting a duology
- Some character motivations and decisions feel forced or inconsistent
- Overuse of common tropes in the romantasy genre
