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Throne of the Horde King by Zoey Draven
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This was a great conclusion to this addictive series.
I binged this whole series in about a week. Finally both my eyes and kindle can rest. It was sooooo good. I loved this world and these characters. While the books fluctuated a little be for me, I found this series consistently good. It had a great overarching plot.
This book definitely stands out from the others. It was a shame we didn’t get any real horde life. But at the same time, meeting the Priestess, spending time in Dothink, seeing a saruk, and with the tiny moment of horde, we got a little of everything from this book.
I really loved Kara’s character. She was a breath of fresh air in this series. Most of the women in these books have suffered greatly before the story began a. While Kara has suffered, her character is still bright and excited and outgoing. I loved her straightforwardness and honestly.
I also think Arik stood out from the other horde kings. He was playful and teasing right back with Kara. He was’s as broody and serious. Of course he certainly has a mask on, but Kara can see right through it!
And we finally have a benevolent and wonderful king and queen of Dothikar. This book did bring me to tears a little at the end.
I’m so sad to leave this series, but I’m looking into getting some beautiful physical copies and rereading them! I definitely recommend if you enjoy the sci-fi romances, these are the best I’ve read. But even if you like romantasy, I think you would love this series!
I binged this whole series in about a week. Finally both my eyes and kindle can rest. It was sooooo good. I loved this world and these characters. While the books fluctuated a little be for me, I found this series consistently good. It had a great overarching plot.
This book definitely stands out from the others. It was a shame we didn’t get any real horde life. But at the same time, meeting the Priestess, spending time in Dothink, seeing a saruk, and with the tiny moment of horde, we got a little of everything from this book.
I really loved Kara’s character. She was a breath of fresh air in this series. Most of the women in these books have suffered greatly before the story began a. While Kara has suffered, her character is still bright and excited and outgoing. I loved her straightforwardness and honestly.
I also think Arik stood out from the other horde kings. He was playful and teasing right back with Kara. He was’s as broody and serious. Of course he certainly has a mask on, but Kara can see right through it!
And we finally have a benevolent and wonderful king and queen of Dothikar. This book did bring me to tears a little at the end.
I’m so sad to leave this series, but I’m looking into getting some beautiful physical copies and rereading them! I definitely recommend if you enjoy the sci-fi romances, these are the best I’ve read. But even if you like romantasy, I think you would love this series!
Taken by the Horde King by Zoey Draven
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I never would have thought I would give any Alien romance 5 stars. But this book truly gave me no choice.
I’ve been blowing through this series this week and I’ve enjoyed all of them. The fourth book was the weakest for me, but this book was SO GOOD!
I think this couples relationship and journey was the most complex and well developed. I feel like the way they met, the back stories and motivations really make them stand out in this series.
I also think these characters lucked out with the plot. The overarching plot of this series is really entertaining, but I LOVE how intense and important that plot was in the romance for Mina and Wrune. Between his capture, the fog, the back forth or trust, the magic system growing… ugh it was just amazing!
NOT TO MENTION we got to say hi to my other faveoite couple, Davik and Vienne!
Overall, I thought Mina was my favorite fmc. And Wrune was sexy but also he knew when to grovel. Someone *cough Kivan cought* could learn something from him.
I’ve been blowing through this series this week and I’ve enjoyed all of them. The fourth book was the weakest for me, but this book was SO GOOD!
I think this couples relationship and journey was the most complex and well developed. I feel like the way they met, the back stories and motivations really make them stand out in this series.
I also think these characters lucked out with the plot. The overarching plot of this series is really entertaining, but I LOVE how intense and important that plot was in the romance for Mina and Wrune. Between his capture, the fog, the back forth or trust, the magic system growing… ugh it was just amazing!
NOT TO MENTION we got to say hi to my other faveoite couple, Davik and Vienne!
Overall, I thought Mina was my favorite fmc. And Wrune was sexy but also he knew when to grovel. Someone *cough Kivan cought* could learn something from him.
Broken by the Horde King by Zoey Draven
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This may have been my least favorite of this series so far, but I still enjoyed it.
The thing I did really like about this book is that the set up was a little different. Our main characters have known each other since they were children and have been best friends since they were kids. This is the first book where the fmc was raised outside of a human settlement so she was less of an outsider. I liked that dynamic a lot.
I also really liked that we got some more world building. In the last book we were in Dothik and under the mountain. In this book we get to see what life in one of the settled hordes, saruks, is like.
I also liked that Maeva, the fmc, was a healer. I liked that she had a real job and passion in the horde outside of being the “queen” to the King who rules.
The romance itself is where this book fell a bit flat for me. Our fmc has been in love with the mmc since they were kids, but he broke her heart and left. So it’s a second chance romance, which is not my favorite, but not bad on its own. The fact is:
He could have begged more.
No seriously, not only was Kieran’s excuse for breaking Maeva’s heart not good enough for me (he was young and dumb?) but he also did not make up for it. Where was the groveling?! He just bursts back into her like let’s get married! Um no boy, no.
Finally, I think this book had the least participation in the over arching plot. This couple didnt really face much action outside of themselves. That was fine for me, but it did set up the fog which I think is pivotal to our next couple.
Once again, I can’t wait for the next book!
The thing I did really like about this book is that the set up was a little different. Our main characters have known each other since they were children and have been best friends since they were kids. This is the first book where the fmc was raised outside of a human settlement so she was less of an outsider. I liked that dynamic a lot.
I also really liked that we got some more world building. In the last book we were in Dothik and under the mountain. In this book we get to see what life in one of the settled hordes, saruks, is like.
I also liked that Maeva, the fmc, was a healer. I liked that she had a real job and passion in the horde outside of being the “queen” to the King who rules.
The romance itself is where this book fell a bit flat for me. Our fmc has been in love with the mmc since they were kids, but he broke her heart and left. So it’s a second chance romance, which is not my favorite, but not bad on its own. The fact is:
He could have begged more.
No seriously, not only was Kieran’s excuse for breaking Maeva’s heart not good enough for me (he was young and dumb?) but he also did not make up for it. Where was the groveling?! He just bursts back into her like let’s get married! Um no boy, no.
Finally, I think this book had the least participation in the over arching plot. This couple didnt really face much action outside of themselves. That was fine for me, but it did set up the fog which I think is pivotal to our next couple.
Once again, I can’t wait for the next book!
Madness of the Horde King by Zoey Draven
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I saw this book had the worst reviews so far on goodreads. But I think that might be because reading them all back to back it’s similar to the other two.
However, I liked the background and depth of Horde King this book. I thought it was the deepest and most emotional. This one was definitely heavier than the others so far.
Still I LOVED the magical aspect to this story line. I loved the plot and the ending for Davik and Vienne.
I’m gonna keep going with this series!
However, I liked the background and depth of Horde King this book. I thought it was the deepest and most emotional. This one was definitely heavier than the others so far.
Still I LOVED the magical aspect to this story line. I loved the plot and the ending for Davik and Vienne.
I’m gonna keep going with this series!
Claimed by the Horde King by Zoey Draven
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
AHHHHH I ATE THIS UP!
I never rate books like this over 3 stars, but this series is SO GOOD!
This couple was so different from our first two. I loved Nelle’s character. She was so soft and honest and refreshing!
I also really liked the way Seeran’s character developed. His confidence grew as a leader and I was proud of him for kicking that ass counsel to the ground.
I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
I never rate books like this over 3 stars, but this series is SO GOOD!
This couple was so different from our first two. I loved Nelle’s character. She was so soft and honest and refreshing!
I also really liked the way Seeran’s character developed. His confidence grew as a leader and I was proud of him for kicking that ass counsel to the ground.
I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I ate this one up.
I think this might be one of favorite of this niche genre I’ve read! The action and romance was well done and the world building was easy and well developed as the story went.
I loved the dynamic of the main couple and the way they eased into each other! They both taught each other things and made each other better.
I’m gonna keep reading this series!
I think this might be one of favorite of this niche genre I’ve read! The action and romance was well done and the world building was easy and well developed as the story went.
I loved the dynamic of the main couple and the way they eased into each other! They both taught each other things and made each other better.
I’m gonna keep reading this series!
Prince of Firestones by Zoey Draven
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was actually so wholesome!
I love Eve and Khiva. I would love to see more of their family grow! This book definitely wrapped things up for this couple in a lovely way.
I love Eve and Khiva. I would love to see more of their family grow! This book definitely wrapped things up for this couple in a lovely way.
Kraving Khiva by Zoey Draven
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a quick read.
There were some heavy themes that surprising made this a bit of an emotional read for me.
I didn’t realize there was a sequel but I will probably read it!
There were some heavy themes that surprising made this a bit of an emotional read for me.
I didn’t realize there was a sequel but I will probably read it!
Lady of Shadows by Melissa K. Roehrich
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was really enjoying this book for most of it.
By the end, I was kind of frustrated. Scarlett seems to be growing in the right direction and then she stops and seems to regress.
She does exactly what she is accused of. Makes some supposedly badass selfless love that is actually screwing over the whole world. She does not understand that when you rule people being completely selfless is worse than being selfish.
By the end, I was kind of frustrated. Scarlett seems to be growing in the right direction and then she stops and seems to regress.
She does exactly what she is accused of. Makes some supposedly badass selfless love that is actually screwing over the whole world. She does not understand that when you rule people being completely selfless is worse than being selfish.
Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25