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derrianthompson's review against another edition
5.0
Are you effing kidding meeeee!!!!! I weeped and weeped at the ending, one of the best penultimate books in a series I’ve ever read
hauntedreese's review against another edition
3.0
This took me way longer than anticipated. The character development is stagnant and nothing reaaaaaally happens that's memorable. It's getting boring and I'm not looking forward to the last one in this series after the dull writing and too lengthy. I even considered giving this a 2/5 ⭐...
lellebel27's review against another edition
2.0
This book had no reason being 600 pages long. I was thinking about dnfing so many times. The only last 50 pages were great.
Casia being so inscure, it was driving me nuts. Lets hope the last book is better
Casia being so inscure, it was driving me nuts. Lets hope the last book is better
ionaash's review against another edition
3.0
This I think had some of my least favourite parts of the series. Potentially spoilers but also not because there’s not specifics.
Firstly in one scene Elander gets to his feet they speak then 14 lines after standing up he stand up again. Continuity errors ruin a scene for me.
Secondly Cas does the classic and annoying as fuck main character journey of self destructive behaviour because of their saviour complex but in the process act totally out of character and even have a moment of “oh no this is bad my friends showed me the light in the intervention they held….oh well what do they know I’m the saviour of this world let me do this thing that nearly kills me”
It’s old and it’s tired and I think it lessens any character development that’s already occurred. The whole premise of the other books is the strength she has when she is with her friends and then she’s like nah let me do it alone.
I’m still on the fence about Varen I was from day one I think he could be the one to swing it and save them through an act of great sacrifice
Firstly in one scene Elander gets to his feet they speak then 14 lines after standing up he stand up again. Continuity errors ruin a scene for me.
Secondly Cas does the classic and annoying as fuck main character journey of self destructive behaviour because of their saviour complex but in the process act totally out of character and even have a moment of “oh no this is bad my friends showed me the light in the intervention they held….oh well what do they know I’m the saviour of this world let me do this thing that nearly kills me”
It’s old and it’s tired and I think it lessens any character development that’s already occurred. The whole premise of the other books is the strength she has when she is with her friends and then she’s like nah let me do it alone.
I’m still on the fence about Varen I was from day one I think he could be the one to swing it and save them through an act of great sacrifice
starlight456's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 stars.
This very much felt like a middle, filler type book and only in the third act did it pick up and sucked me back in. Very excited for the conclusion
This very much felt like a middle, filler type book and only in the third act did it pick up and sucked me back in. Very excited for the conclusion
tbrickner's review against another edition
2.5
This one dragged on more than the first few books and at times I was questioning how it's been 4 books and we're still here/repeating things. But enough happened in the last 20% for me to want to read the next one.
Warning: character deaths aren't always permanent in this series, which often annoys me because it lessens the stakes but I'm letting it slide for now.
Warning: character deaths aren't always permanent in this series, which often annoys me because it lessens the stakes but I'm letting it slide for now.
diemerdarling's review against another edition
3.0
I’ll be honest, I had a hard time with this one. It’s not out on audiobook yet so I read the ebook and that’s probably why I struggled (so 100% a ME problem). A huge chunk of this is war planning and strategizing and political intrigue which is not my thing. I can get by and manage while listening to an audiobook but reading it is definitely a struggle for me. I WILL SAY that it is VERY well written and its very clear that the author did a lot of planning before writing this and I absolutely appreciate that.
That being said, it was mostly politics, internal commentary about politics, talking about politics, or drawn out action scenes for the first 60% of the book. Needless to say, I did quite a bit of skimming. The last 20% was CRAZY THOUGH!
There is definitely more scenes with Cas and Elander together finally! I missed their interactions in the last book. They spend a lot of time learning how their new powers are connected to each other’s and the spice was DEFINITELY turned up a notch and I loved that they got to be a little more romantic with each other too.
This left me with lotssss of questions about sooo many different things. This does leave off on a pretty massive cliffhanger and I believe we have to wait until March for the next book “The Queen of the Dawn.”
That being said, it was mostly politics, internal commentary about politics, talking about politics, or drawn out action scenes for the first 60% of the book. Needless to say, I did quite a bit of skimming. The last 20% was CRAZY THOUGH!
There is definitely more scenes with Cas and Elander together finally! I missed their interactions in the last book. They spend a lot of time learning how their new powers are connected to each other’s and the spice was DEFINITELY turned up a notch and I loved that they got to be a little more romantic with each other too.
This left me with lotssss of questions about sooo many different things. This does leave off on a pretty massive cliffhanger and I believe we have to wait until March for the next book “The Queen of the Dawn.”
yazthebookish's review against another edition
4.0
4 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“And if you find yourself in a moment where it feels as though time is running out and all is lost, you merely have to break the chain, and a new path will present itself to you.”
A Crown of the Gods is the fourth installment in the Shadows & Crowns series and continues where the 3rd book left off.
The pacing of this book felt a tad slower than the previous books to me but I still enjoyed following Casia and co on this journey.
There are more obstacles and challenges that must be faced and conniving gods pulling the strings who may or may not be evil.
Hidden truths are revealed and new powers have emerged.
The plot was heavy with politics given Casia's new role, I kind of miss the traveling and the adventures the characters used to embark on.
“Tomorrow, they will have their queen. But tonight. Tonight, you’re mine and mine, alone.”
A lot has changed for Casia and Elander, especially after the third book, but the essence of their relationship still remains the same. I adore their banter and their chemistry between them keeps getting hotter. I love that wicked streak in Elander.
What I also appreciate is the author did not forget about Casia's anxiety, and there are instances where her anxiety kicks in and it takes a hold of her feelings and thoughts.
I knew the last 100 pages would keep me at the edge of my seat, and I am so excited for the 5th and finally installment in the series. I'll be very saddened to say good bye to these characters.
“And if you find yourself in a moment where it feels as though time is running out and all is lost, you merely have to break the chain, and a new path will present itself to you.”
A Crown of the Gods is the fourth installment in the Shadows & Crowns series and continues where the 3rd book left off.
The pacing of this book felt a tad slower than the previous books to me but I still enjoyed following Casia and co on this journey.
There are more obstacles and challenges that must be faced and conniving gods pulling the strings who may or may not be evil.
Hidden truths are revealed and new powers have emerged.
The plot was heavy with politics given Casia's new role, I kind of miss the traveling and the adventures the characters used to embark on.
“Tomorrow, they will have their queen. But tonight. Tonight, you’re mine and mine, alone.”
A lot has changed for Casia and Elander, especially after the third book, but the essence of their relationship still remains the same. I adore their banter and their chemistry between them keeps getting hotter. I love that wicked streak in Elander.
What I also appreciate is the author did not forget about Casia's anxiety, and there are instances where her anxiety kicks in and it takes a hold of her feelings and thoughts.
I knew the last 100 pages would keep me at the edge of my seat, and I am so excited for the 5th and finally installment in the series. I'll be very saddened to say good bye to these characters.