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Archibald Lox #6
Archibald Lox and the Rubicon Dictate
The kidnapping of a prince shocks the Merge and turns the Tourney on its head.
In New York, a desperate Archie and Inez play a cunning game of chess with the fates.
But if they are to force a checkmate, they must travel to the heart of an enemy empire and face down the rulers of a merciless realm...
Book six of the Archibald Lox series by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cirque Du Freak and Lord Loss.
This is the third of three books in VOLUME TWO of the series.
In New York, a desperate Archie and Inez play a cunning game of chess with the fates.
But if they are to force a checkmate, they must travel to the heart of an enemy empire and face down the rulers of a merciless realm...
Book six of the Archibald Lox series by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cirque Du Freak and Lord Loss.
This is the third of three books in VOLUME TWO of the series.
- GenresFantasyYoung Adult
211 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2021
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Darren Shan
229 books8,283 followersLibrarian's note: Also writes books for adults under the name Darren Dash. And in the past he has released books for adults under the names D.B. Shan and Darren O'Shaughnessy.
Darren Shan (born July 2, 1972 in London, England) is the pen name of the Irish author Darren O'Shaughnessy, as well as the name of the protagonist of his book series The Saga of Darren Shan, also known as The Cirque Du Freak Series in the United States. He is the author of the series The Demonata, The Saga of Larten Crepsley, and Zom-B. He has also released the stand-alone novel, The Thin Executioner, and the stand-alone short novels, Koyasan, and Hagurosan. Plus, for adults, he released The City Trilogy (originally under the name of D.B. Shan), and Lady of the Shades..
Darren Shan (born July 2, 1972 in London, England) is the pen name of the Irish author Darren O'Shaughnessy, as well as the name of the protagonist of his book series The Saga of Darren Shan, also known as The Cirque Du Freak Series in the United States. He is the author of the series The Demonata, The Saga of Larten Crepsley, and Zom-B. He has also released the stand-alone novel, The Thin Executioner, and the stand-alone short novels, Koyasan, and Hagurosan. Plus, for adults, he released The City Trilogy (originally under the name of D.B. Shan), and Lady of the Shades..
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September 8, 2021
Everyone gets taken by surprise. Archie. Inez. The whole Merge. Us readers. Everyone.
Archie just got saved but The Tourney just keeps on going like nothing happened. Something did happen though and Archie’s suffering the effects of it. But he isn’t allowed the time to lick his wounds. Everyone is caught by surprise as a prince gets kidnapped. Archie is forced to come up with a daring new plan and it’s up to him and Inez to save the day.
First of all, we get the aftermath of the previous book. Despite The Tourney continuing like nothing happened, Archie’s feeling the effects of getting tortured and the series retains a bit of a grimmer, darker atmosphere. I appreciate this a lot as it not only builds off the previous book but also gives this book just that little bit of an edge to really take the series to the next level. Second, plot twists. Honestly, one of the things I like most in this book is the unpredictability. The third thing worth mentioning is the theme of this book, the freedom of choice. How it’s used to explore the differences between Merged and SubMerged, while also making it clear there’s actually not much difference between them at all.
While the second trilogy of this series is wrapped up nicely, you can’t help but feel there’s some lingering tension in the air. Actions have consequences. Archie and Inez once again made a whole lot of noise in the Merge and they might just have to face the consequences next time around. Considering the many things we learned about Old Man Reap along the way, I have a feeling he just might have a role to play in the final trilogy.
What a blast. A plot full of twists and turns, tension from start to finish and amazing characters who really leap from the page. There’s a lot to like about this book. This series has really picked up some steam since the last book and I can’t wait for the next trilogy to arrive.
Archie just got saved but The Tourney just keeps on going like nothing happened. Something did happen though and Archie’s suffering the effects of it. But he isn’t allowed the time to lick his wounds. Everyone is caught by surprise as a prince gets kidnapped. Archie is forced to come up with a daring new plan and it’s up to him and Inez to save the day.
First of all, we get the aftermath of the previous book. Despite The Tourney continuing like nothing happened, Archie’s feeling the effects of getting tortured and the series retains a bit of a grimmer, darker atmosphere. I appreciate this a lot as it not only builds off the previous book but also gives this book just that little bit of an edge to really take the series to the next level. Second, plot twists. Honestly, one of the things I like most in this book is the unpredictability. The third thing worth mentioning is the theme of this book, the freedom of choice. How it’s used to explore the differences between Merged and SubMerged, while also making it clear there’s actually not much difference between them at all.
While the second trilogy of this series is wrapped up nicely, you can’t help but feel there’s some lingering tension in the air. Actions have consequences. Archie and Inez once again made a whole lot of noise in the Merge and they might just have to face the consequences next time around. Considering the many things we learned about Old Man Reap along the way, I have a feeling he just might have a role to play in the final trilogy.
What a blast. A plot full of twists and turns, tension from start to finish and amazing characters who really leap from the page. There’s a lot to like about this book. This series has really picked up some steam since the last book and I can’t wait for the next trilogy to arrive.
September 1, 2021
***Spoilers ahead***
"They say he fell in battle, but demons like him don't fall, just rest up in the shadows, then come back stronger than ever."
Tensions between the Merged and SubMerged realms are precarious at best, but there's no bad blood a little game of grop, or even the event of a lifetime can't help mend...right? With the Tourney matches in full swing, our main character saved from the unforgiving grip of merciless killers, and the plot to kidnap a young prince underway, one might believe that all is peaceful in the capital city of Niffelheim.
But the wheels of perilous plans are constantly in motion in the Merge, and sinister forces beyond our heroes' control are growing stronger by the moment.
With a heart-pounding cat-and-mouse chase that takes us on a quest to the Born's New York City, the Rubicon Dictate is an epic conclusion to Darren Shan's second Archibald Lox volume, that readers will be sure never to forget.
I maintained throughout my reading experience of the Archibald Lox series that book two in volume one, the Empress of Suanpan (that I've yet to write a review for), was by far, my absolute favorite. The way Darren Shan transported us with his words to worlds unknown was just extraordinary. Pure magic. But even as he painted a verbal portrait that made it easy for readers to place themselves directly in the narrator's shoes, I found myself going the extra mile by closing my eyes and fully immersing myself in the wonders of the Merge. Although each and every one of Archie's adventures so far has been an absolute delight, the Empress of Suanpan alone had this particular effect on me.
That was, until the Rubicon Dictate. A quarter of the book in, and the Empress of Suanpan was riding her unicycle the long way down to second place.
Archibald Lox and the Rubicon Dictate has a different flavor than the other books in Archie's story, and it's a flavor I savored quite a bit. The twists and turns, political intrigue, and masterful moves and countermoves between the Merged and SubMerged kept me coming back for more, day after day after day, even well after the book was finished. I feel as if in some ways, the series is maturing as Archie himself is maturing. It's subtle, and the shift from childlike wonder to sobering adulthood is gradual, but it's beautiful, and it receives a commending Literary Connoisseur ovation from me. There was a point of no return in the Slides of Bon Repell (book 5) for our hero and his dutiful readers, and I think it's at that exact point where we've made the switch from a good series, to an unforgettable one.
If the first six books of this mad roller coaster of magic and mischief are any indication of what Darren Shan has in store for the final three, I think we're in for quite the landing. Darren Shan truly manifests a perfect balance of the whimsy of fantasy and the grittiness of reality, and no other young adult book of his highlights that talent more than Archibald Lox and the Rubicon Dictate.
As each new installment of Archibald Lox is released to be devoured by readers, a new mystical pedal of the Merge and all its curiosities unfurls. I for one, cannot wait to see what awaits us.
"They say he fell in battle, but demons like him don't fall, just rest up in the shadows, then come back stronger than ever."
Tensions between the Merged and SubMerged realms are precarious at best, but there's no bad blood a little game of grop, or even the event of a lifetime can't help mend...right? With the Tourney matches in full swing, our main character saved from the unforgiving grip of merciless killers, and the plot to kidnap a young prince underway, one might believe that all is peaceful in the capital city of Niffelheim.
But the wheels of perilous plans are constantly in motion in the Merge, and sinister forces beyond our heroes' control are growing stronger by the moment.
With a heart-pounding cat-and-mouse chase that takes us on a quest to the Born's New York City, the Rubicon Dictate is an epic conclusion to Darren Shan's second Archibald Lox volume, that readers will be sure never to forget.
I maintained throughout my reading experience of the Archibald Lox series that book two in volume one, the Empress of Suanpan (that I've yet to write a review for), was by far, my absolute favorite. The way Darren Shan transported us with his words to worlds unknown was just extraordinary. Pure magic. But even as he painted a verbal portrait that made it easy for readers to place themselves directly in the narrator's shoes, I found myself going the extra mile by closing my eyes and fully immersing myself in the wonders of the Merge. Although each and every one of Archie's adventures so far has been an absolute delight, the Empress of Suanpan alone had this particular effect on me.
That was, until the Rubicon Dictate. A quarter of the book in, and the Empress of Suanpan was riding her unicycle the long way down to second place.
Archibald Lox and the Rubicon Dictate has a different flavor than the other books in Archie's story, and it's a flavor I savored quite a bit. The twists and turns, political intrigue, and masterful moves and countermoves between the Merged and SubMerged kept me coming back for more, day after day after day, even well after the book was finished. I feel as if in some ways, the series is maturing as Archie himself is maturing. It's subtle, and the shift from childlike wonder to sobering adulthood is gradual, but it's beautiful, and it receives a commending Literary Connoisseur ovation from me. There was a point of no return in the Slides of Bon Repell (book 5) for our hero and his dutiful readers, and I think it's at that exact point where we've made the switch from a good series, to an unforgettable one.
If the first six books of this mad roller coaster of magic and mischief are any indication of what Darren Shan has in store for the final three, I think we're in for quite the landing. Darren Shan truly manifests a perfect balance of the whimsy of fantasy and the grittiness of reality, and no other young adult book of his highlights that talent more than Archibald Lox and the Rubicon Dictate.
As each new installment of Archibald Lox is released to be devoured by readers, a new mystical pedal of the Merge and all its curiosities unfurls. I for one, cannot wait to see what awaits us.
May 30, 2021
Note: I was sent an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
We are in the final stretch with this part of Archibald's adventure. The schemes and plans start to come together but the ugly head of betrayal returns and threatens to unravel it.
After re-evaluating a cunning plan is formed to save the life of a young Prince, but not everything goes the way they need it to.
Can I just say, I have read all of Mr Shan's books and it still makes me smile that he cameos the people closest to him in his stories. In the first book he cameod himself, in Thin Executioner it was his wife and now in this book he has cameod his son and daughter. It is so nice to see and shows how personal these tales are to him. Am sure when his son and daughter are older and reads these books they will be very proud of their dad.
Well Ruby was allot different than I expected, which shows you can never judge a book by its cover. I was expecting some type of helllscape, but it's more practical and strict. The dictate, it reminded me of parliament just with more poison and scheming. That the many royals and nobility can hash out their quarrels in an orderly fashion. Again I did not expect this and it makes me think maybe the Submerged aren't the villains that are portayed in the previous books. Maybe it's not all so black and white. One of the last pages mentions different landmarks in the Merge, with just there names they sound like interesting places so am hoping in the last trilogy to explore these places and the other realms within the Merge. So we can start to unravel and discover the truth of the Merge itself.
Also If you have read my other 2 reviews, I am almost certain of my theory now and am really excited to accompany Master Lox and his friends on the final voyage of there journey.
We are in the final stretch with this part of Archibald's adventure. The schemes and plans start to come together but the ugly head of betrayal returns and threatens to unravel it.
After re-evaluating a cunning plan is formed to save the life of a young Prince, but not everything goes the way they need it to.
Can I just say, I have read all of Mr Shan's books and it still makes me smile that he cameos the people closest to him in his stories. In the first book he cameod himself, in Thin Executioner it was his wife and now in this book he has cameod his son and daughter. It is so nice to see and shows how personal these tales are to him. Am sure when his son and daughter are older and reads these books they will be very proud of their dad.
Well Ruby was allot different than I expected, which shows you can never judge a book by its cover. I was expecting some type of helllscape, but it's more practical and strict. The dictate, it reminded me of parliament just with more poison and scheming. That the many royals and nobility can hash out their quarrels in an orderly fashion. Again I did not expect this and it makes me think maybe the Submerged aren't the villains that are portayed in the previous books. Maybe it's not all so black and white. One of the last pages mentions different landmarks in the Merge, with just there names they sound like interesting places so am hoping in the last trilogy to explore these places and the other realms within the Merge. So we can start to unravel and discover the truth of the Merge itself.
Also If you have read my other 2 reviews, I am almost certain of my theory now and am really excited to accompany Master Lox and his friends on the final voyage of there journey.
October 1, 2021
PG: PARENTAL ADVISORY: Conflict and Aggression are limited or moderate. May contain mild profanity suggestive language and brief scenes of nudity.
E:Easy: 3rd grade Vocabulary
E:Easy: 3rd grade Vocabulary
September 17, 2022
So...I didn't really want to read it this fast, I wanted to make it last a bit longer but well, here I am.
Reading the last book of each volume feels kind of bittersweet because on one hand, I want to read and see what's gonna happen, but on the other hand, I know I'll have to wait a year for the next books.
This installment was as interesting as the previous ones. I liked that we got a closer look at Ruby and the Rubicans. I really enjoyed this volume, the characters (Cal needs to be protected at all costs) and I absolutely love this universe, I just want to see more of it. The plot twists were so good (I never saw the one about the Red Devils coming!), and the ending was really sweet. I can't wait to see what other adventure Archie and Inez will get into next.
Reading the last book of each volume feels kind of bittersweet because on one hand, I want to read and see what's gonna happen, but on the other hand, I know I'll have to wait a year for the next books.
This installment was as interesting as the previous ones. I liked that we got a closer look at Ruby and the Rubicans. I really enjoyed this volume, the characters (Cal needs to be protected at all costs) and I absolutely love this universe, I just want to see more of it. The plot twists were so good (I never saw the one about the Red Devils coming!), and the ending was really sweet. I can't wait to see what other adventure Archie and Inez will get into next.
May 31, 2022
Amazing
Incredible book. 6 six of an amazing series .. Great writing by an amazing writing .. Great story and with each book bottlenose about each character and meet some new ones ... It keeps you reading more each chapter reveals a little more
Really enjoyed this book
Incredible book. 6 six of an amazing series .. Great writing by an amazing writing .. Great story and with each book bottlenose about each character and meet some new ones ... It keeps you reading more each chapter reveals a little more
Really enjoyed this book
July 21, 2021
I was sent this book in the form of an arc, for an honest review.
This story starts off right from where the last one ended.
And right away we see the aftermath of the darker tones that were introduced. The aftermath of a newest trial and experience that Archie is forced to experience.
It also shows why it's so important to help a rat out and become a mouse. A helper of sorts, if you will.
Soon, we see a lot more Grop as the Tourney is ongoing, and the mythology of the Merge is further explored.
Shan masterfully is able to create a third chapter(part) of a story, in which far more action is going on without a single punch, and we see more of his word smithing in the form of political drama and theater.
We've seen this before in his vampire series, but in this installment, this is where it feels very Game of Thrones like, without the Rated R type of content!
He's able to also show Archie going back to where the 4th book started with a nice twist with respect to a certain King and his crocodile and their games.
We explore Ruby and see a realm (Kingdom), that acts like a city very much in the vein of his oldest work Procession of the Dead in the Merge, and this story gets very much like a Greek myth, with some of the magic being displayed. If you have read that work, you may likely be reminded if how the Royals are shaded in great amounts of gray, and drive the realm in similar vein, with a counsel who acts much like the Cardinal, only, very PG-13.
Basically, without spoiling anything, you will find that this installment will challenge one's belief in Ruby being such a "villian" like bent, if you recognize that you are only shown one side, one angle for so long, that once those shades, and rose colored ruby glasses of previous experiences are removed, you begin to wonder if both Merged and Sub-Merged are really so different.
This and the last trilogy, that really acts as 6 parts of two books, are more of a cerebral treat that is contained with enough action that even the more shorter attention spanned reader will find quite the enjoyment of the experience.
There's more to Archibald than meets the eye - as well, as Ruby and Archie both appear to be layers of duality, once the flavors are explored. Hints of game changing revelations are in store.
Archie, Inez, and all of their friends go on quite the adventure in this latest installment, and you would do WELL not to miss this one!
Enjoy the ride!
This story starts off right from where the last one ended.
And right away we see the aftermath of the darker tones that were introduced. The aftermath of a newest trial and experience that Archie is forced to experience.
It also shows why it's so important to help a rat out and become a mouse. A helper of sorts, if you will.
Soon, we see a lot more Grop as the Tourney is ongoing, and the mythology of the Merge is further explored.
Shan masterfully is able to create a third chapter(part) of a story, in which far more action is going on without a single punch, and we see more of his word smithing in the form of political drama and theater.
We've seen this before in his vampire series, but in this installment, this is where it feels very Game of Thrones like, without the Rated R type of content!
He's able to also show Archie going back to where the 4th book started with a nice twist with respect to a certain King and his crocodile and their games.
We explore Ruby and see a realm (Kingdom), that acts like a city very much in the vein of his oldest work Procession of the Dead in the Merge, and this story gets very much like a Greek myth, with some of the magic being displayed. If you have read that work, you may likely be reminded if how the Royals are shaded in great amounts of gray, and drive the realm in similar vein, with a counsel who acts much like the Cardinal, only, very PG-13.
Basically, without spoiling anything, you will find that this installment will challenge one's belief in Ruby being such a "villian" like bent, if you recognize that you are only shown one side, one angle for so long, that once those shades, and rose colored ruby glasses of previous experiences are removed, you begin to wonder if both Merged and Sub-Merged are really so different.
This and the last trilogy, that really acts as 6 parts of two books, are more of a cerebral treat that is contained with enough action that even the more shorter attention spanned reader will find quite the enjoyment of the experience.
There's more to Archibald than meets the eye - as well, as Ruby and Archie both appear to be layers of duality, once the flavors are explored. Hints of game changing revelations are in store.
Archie, Inez, and all of their friends go on quite the adventure in this latest installment, and you would do WELL not to miss this one!
Enjoy the ride!
July 4, 2021
Tension! Drama! Badassery! The final book in volume two of Archibald Lox has it all. I'm really enjoying the bond between Archie and Inez, which seems to grow stronger with each installment. I do find myself occasionally wondering if there may be something more growing there between them. I guess we'll have to wait and see!
In this book, we finally get to visit the infamous Ruby. It's both what I expected and nothing at all like what I pictured Ruby to be. And as Inez and Archie once again walk hand in hand into the lion's den, we discover that Ruby royals come in all shapes and sizes. Some even appear to be decent folk with somewhat decent intentions. Kurtis is a hard one to figure out. I have a bit of a soft spot for this character despite his villainous tendencies -- maybe because he reminds me of Steve Leopard -- and I can't wait to see which side of the moral spectrum he ends up on. He could quite easily fall on either side.
Our favourite duo is starting to gain a bit of a reputation at this point. A reputation for getting things done and doing the impossible. It's making them as many enemies as it is winning them respected allies. Of course, this is to be expected when you're just that awesome.
We're starting to hear the name Reap mentioned more now, and I'm wondering just where we're heading here. Oh, and the mystery behind Archibald Lox's 'special talents' is starting to drive me a little crazy! But Darren Shan has left us at the end of another fab volume with lots of burning questions. I for one cannot wait for next year to read on.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In this book, we finally get to visit the infamous Ruby. It's both what I expected and nothing at all like what I pictured Ruby to be. And as Inez and Archie once again walk hand in hand into the lion's den, we discover that Ruby royals come in all shapes and sizes. Some even appear to be decent folk with somewhat decent intentions. Kurtis is a hard one to figure out. I have a bit of a soft spot for this character despite his villainous tendencies -- maybe because he reminds me of Steve Leopard -- and I can't wait to see which side of the moral spectrum he ends up on. He could quite easily fall on either side.
Our favourite duo is starting to gain a bit of a reputation at this point. A reputation for getting things done and doing the impossible. It's making them as many enemies as it is winning them respected allies. Of course, this is to be expected when you're just that awesome.
We're starting to hear the name Reap mentioned more now, and I'm wondering just where we're heading here. Oh, and the mystery behind Archibald Lox's 'special talents' is starting to drive me a little crazy! But Darren Shan has left us at the end of another fab volume with lots of burning questions. I for one cannot wait for next year to read on.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 17, 2021
What a groptastic roller coaster of a ride! Book 6 of Darren Shan’s newest series picks up at the grop tournament (a type of hyper-violent rugby) in Ruby where plans are made and foiled. Before Hugo, Inez, and Archie can kidnap Hiroto, he’s kidnapped by our two favorite assassins Orlan and Argate. What are two enterprising problem solvers and a few loyal family members going to do? Kidnap Dante, a prince from Ruby.
Filled with twists and turns that leave the reader on the edge of their seat until Inez and Archie return to the station. Debts are still owed to some, paid to others, and nearly everyone is left in a better position than when the book started. It was sad to see one character break away, but another was set free, balancing the scoreboard until everything comes crashing down in the next books.
The overwhelming theme, freedom of choice, is clear from the first page to the last, and it’s one that is explored with perfect clarity from a young person’s perspective. Influencing others is not freedom of choice. It robs them of their freedom. I know that Archie will face many challenges (including remembering to keep his mouth shut about what he’s been up to if he wants to avoid a very painful death) as he returns to the Born and his old life, but I also know he will rise to the occasion and find his true destiny.
Darren Shan has created a complex set of characters that stays with the reader long after the cover is closed. I cannot wait until next year when the series concludes.
Filled with twists and turns that leave the reader on the edge of their seat until Inez and Archie return to the station. Debts are still owed to some, paid to others, and nearly everyone is left in a better position than when the book started. It was sad to see one character break away, but another was set free, balancing the scoreboard until everything comes crashing down in the next books.
The overwhelming theme, freedom of choice, is clear from the first page to the last, and it’s one that is explored with perfect clarity from a young person’s perspective. Influencing others is not freedom of choice. It robs them of their freedom. I know that Archie will face many challenges (including remembering to keep his mouth shut about what he’s been up to if he wants to avoid a very painful death) as he returns to the Born and his old life, but I also know he will rise to the occasion and find his true destiny.
Darren Shan has created a complex set of characters that stays with the reader long after the cover is closed. I cannot wait until next year when the series concludes.
June 10, 2022
A thrilling and satisfying end to part two of the Archibald Lox series. I can't wait for the last three books!
March 1, 2022
I've finally finished the Archibald Lox series by Darren Shan.
The last book is definitely the best book as it had the most going on.
However, I don't think that'll be the end of Archibald Lox as there's still some unanswered questions such as why he can do what he can do.
I hope Darren Shan will release more and soon. I need my answers.
As for the plot of this book it involves an awful lot of kidnapping and negotiation but at least we got a happy ending especially for little Kojo.
I do think it's worth a read but I'd recommend to read it as one big book which you can now buy it as. Just because I think the story will flow better that way.
I'd give this book 4 stars.
The series overall 4 stars
The last book is definitely the best book as it had the most going on.
However, I don't think that'll be the end of Archibald Lox as there's still some unanswered questions such as why he can do what he can do.
I hope Darren Shan will release more and soon. I need my answers.
As for the plot of this book it involves an awful lot of kidnapping and negotiation but at least we got a happy ending especially for little Kojo.
I do think it's worth a read but I'd recommend to read it as one big book which you can now buy it as. Just because I think the story will flow better that way.
I'd give this book 4 stars.
The series overall 4 stars
November 11, 2021
I am very grateful to the author for sending me an eARC. Views are my own.
4.75 Stars
CAWPILE = 8.57
This part did things that I didn't expect. I enjoyed that the author included little references to his real life in this, just as he's done in the past. It was full of adventure and intrigue once again. This series just keeps getting darker as well, which I love. I've really enjoyed how this has blended the familiar with the fantastical to craft a captivating world. I can't wait to see what the final volume has in store for us.
4.75 Stars
CAWPILE = 8.57
This part did things that I didn't expect. I enjoyed that the author included little references to his real life in this, just as he's done in the past. It was full of adventure and intrigue once again. This series just keeps getting darker as well, which I love. I've really enjoyed how this has blended the familiar with the fantastical to craft a captivating world. I can't wait to see what the final volume has in store for us.
July 11, 2022
When the "bad" guys do something it's evil. The "good" guys doing the exact same things and suddenly it's ok because they are doing it for the "right reasons"?
Also every younger character always blushing because "oh my god a girl/boy". Aren't we passed having to pair off everyone?
I feel like this series is pissing me off more and more with every book.
Also every younger character always blushing because "oh my god a girl/boy". Aren't we passed having to pair off everyone?
I feel like this series is pissing me off more and more with every book.
September 29, 2023
A prince you want to kidnap, gets kidnapped, what do you do? Archie and Inez don't have time to relax, they have to find a way to get Hiroto back. Archie has a plan but it's risky, it could provoke a war between realms.
Freedom of choice is such an important thing and one of the biggest differences between Merged and SubMerged.
I gave 5 stars to book 5, not sure what happened here.
Freedom of choice is such an important thing and one of the biggest differences between Merged and SubMerged.
I gave 5 stars to book 5, not sure what happened here.
July 1, 2024
One thing keeps holding these books back: it's grop. It seems like the sport has to be used in everything which kinda makes boring and unintresting. However, I do like when it focused on anything but grop. For example, exploring the Submerge was great. The trade was smooth and intense. Overall, still enjoyable, just wish grop was used less.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 17, 2023
Absolutely fabulous
October 16, 2023
Still reading
I have enjoyed the books. I hav see
e read 6 of
them without many breaks. You will enjoy Archie and Inez. Happy reading
I have enjoyed the books. I hav see
e read 6 of
them without many breaks. You will enjoy Archie and Inez. Happy reading
August 20, 2024
Really love this series soo different compared to the demonata series but so intriguing! Just cant put them down once iv started
October 10, 2025
Mooie conclusie voor de 2e trilogie.
February 1, 2023
A great installment in the series - Archie is still getting over the events from book five giving Archie some much needed realistic qualities. Archie and Inez walk a dangerous line in hopes of saving the day for the merged.
July 10, 2023
Seriously, the Merged and Sub-Merged just go at each other like there is no tomorrow. I will admit, I'm writing this after reading the whole series, and one of my favorite royals is Sub-Merged.
In a way, I can't blame the Sub-Merged for what they do, it's the exact thing the Merged had been planning on doing. While the Merged want royals to form their own views and choose for themselves if they will be Merged or Sub-Merged, the Sub-Merged want to sway royals in their favor, and view the Merged as doing the same thing.
I like the way Archie and his group handled the whole situation and talked to the Sub-Merged prince. His reaction kind of broke my heart, because of how shocked he was. I would write more on the whole situation, but that would just be a whole bunch of spoilers, and I don't want to do that.
I received a copy of this book from the author for a honest review.
Age appropriate: Yes
Content warning: Language
In a way, I can't blame the Sub-Merged for what they do, it's the exact thing the Merged had been planning on doing. While the Merged want royals to form their own views and choose for themselves if they will be Merged or Sub-Merged, the Sub-Merged want to sway royals in their favor, and view the Merged as doing the same thing.
I like the way Archie and his group handled the whole situation and talked to the Sub-Merged prince. His reaction kind of broke my heart, because of how shocked he was. I would write more on the whole situation, but that would just be a whole bunch of spoilers, and I don't want to do that.
I received a copy of this book from the author for a honest review.
Age appropriate: Yes
Content warning: Language
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