pickI got into this shortly after complaining I wasn't getting into it, and oof, what a ride. This certainly goes places. I feel like the relationship between Shane and Marguerite was more background than e.g. Piper and Galen, so that I found it less strong mattered less, ultimately.
? I was pretty certain that was what was going to happen with "Ian", but ah, still, poor Wren.
so-soWhile I enjoy this series over all, this volume was just alright to me. I didn't quite fall into the drama with Bishamon and her family, didn't understand the transformation of her clothing at any stage, and wanted more of a look at Iki's situation. I also felt like Bishamon's strength was undervalued here. #Manga
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I finished this last night, and my brain is still reeling from the ending!
I thought this was a good continuation of Broadbent‘s story into a second duology, and I feel like I can see where she‘s going now with the series overall.
I am very glad the next book is out, because I need to start it immediately!
bailedI may come back to this, but it is not keeping my attention. I also find the romance very lacking.
#hailthebail
pickA soft pick. Ideal for fans of reinventions of the mythos of Persephone and Eurydice.
Lyrically written love story that follows goddess Matilda and mortal man Vincent. A prequel to Ross‘s ‘Divine Rivals‘ duology. While the first book of that remains the strongest to me, this was lovely.
I hope Ross writes a book for Bade & Adria‘s story - theirs was largely off page here but was more sadly romantic to me.
pickI liked it a lot, but I gotta say: this is not a YA book, it‘s just New Adult in a funny outfit. I could have done with Margeaux‘s motivations/character being laid out more clearly, but it was a fun read nonetheless!
I‘m slowly realizing that #romantasy only works for me it‘s filled with slow burn yearning and both parties have their own plots to lead independently.
This one is humming along quite nicely in that regard.
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“Wild Reverence” is a prequel to the “Divine Rivals” and “Ruthless Vows”, and it‘s just as lush and vivid as the duology. This book is full of heart, longing, love, and self-discovery and it was a joy to read. “Divine Rivals” remains my favorite of this series, but “Wild Reverence” is a strong entry into this world.
