Second try, January 26, 2024:

Let me make this very clear. I depise Violet. But the last 20% or so of this book is so many leagues above the rest in terms of writing and story, that I have to rethink and be fair in my rating. And I feel it is only fair to give it a 2.5/5.

It is not at all my kind of book. I am a fantasy girl, not a romantasy girl. But the action in this story absolutely did it for me in the end. I hate that I can’t rate in half stars on here because I either look too happy about it or not happy enough.

But 2.5 is where it is for me. Not my cup of tea. Not entirely unlovable (except for the stupid MC).

And the very last few lines? So awesome.

If you’re a romantasy lover, I totally see this being your thing. If you like the parts of the story and world that aren’t about sex… maybe you’ll feel a bit more like me.

Proceed at your own risk, but it turns out I am glad I finished this one. :)

First try, 2023:

DNF at 72%. I just can't do it.

It breaks my heart to say this, since I wanted to like this book so badly, but I just did not. At all. The romance didn't do it for me. All the "Holy. Fuckin. Hot." and other similar reactions to shirtless men, and the like, just hit me as very... strange and inserted at the wrong moments. I'm happy to see it was so enjoyable for a lot of you here, but I just couldn't get through it myself.

On the other hand, the action parts are pretty cool. I'd like to pick it up again someday and see if my feelings change.

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