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I like this prose to poem concept (it’s supposed to be accompanied by/done through music and song so I’m looking forward to seeing recordings to better understand it) I like having Desdemona’s POV as always

I’m only reading this because I find feminist DESDEMONA adaptations so good (despite her importance to the plot she barley has any lines in the OG)

The world of the Gods and Asar’s POV and background details are definitely interesting, as I was expecting, but I still don’t find myself super hyped for this book, as was also expected. Mische’s POV is gonna get tiring quick I fear but I guess we shall see

Yawn. I just want this book to be over. Hoping we get old characters in the second book and more intrigue bcs I don’t wanna DNF this series but also the next book is like 500 pages… ugh

Yeah no this is not it :,( I’m genuinely so disappointed after loving the previous instalments. The action scenes are not exciting, the romance had no tension or yearning, the plot feels uninteresting and I just miss the old characters in this universe as well as what could’ve been. Sunshine x Grumpy dynamic didn’t even happen

I still don’t feel invested in this. I’m glad we got more hints about Asar’s background but even that, like the characters and story, was lacking in depth. We don’t have the meaningful moments and conversations like we did in between the trials in the Serpent and the Wings of Night. Everyone wants to hide everything about themselves and it makes for a rather dull read. Wasted opportunity

The Underworld descriptions were way too obscure at first but now we’re getting into the juicy levels of hell and gaining the pieces of the Death god. I hope we get more info on the side characters cuz rn I feel disconnected. Mische is not as bubbly or talkative as she was previously, she’s kinda just mysterious tho blunt. Need more scenes with Asar!! Feels like nothing has happened but also plenty acc has

I’m not finding this as compelling as the Nightborn duet was so far, but I am excited to learn more about Mische’s past. There’s not as much romantic tension bcs her and Asar do want the same thing, and I assume she will betray her god in the end bcs she’ll fall in love with Asar. I do hope we get more grumpy x sunshine from them. Feels slightly predictable but ig we’ll see what the underworld will bring.

Feels so icky to me that a comatose woman was fallen in love with, idc if they’re trying to use magic to give her more autonomy by being in Natalia’s body. Her jacking off in Nati’s body was uncomfortable bcs of the lack of emotional buildup before. I don’t think the horror atmosphere or mystery is present either. I never DNF books, have made myself read to most atrocious things, yet I’m acc DNFing this

The absolute lack of buildup for the kiss, the way Natalia has only communicated with Violetta as a doll, through blinks or letters of a ouija board, and yet immediately sexualises her when they barley know each other, is not the queer rep I wanted. Now we’re expected to believe Violetta is in love? There was no nuance to their feelings, V didn’t even know she was queer before this, yet that’s not explored

I’ve realised 2 plot holes in this - how fast Sylina forgets about Atrius killing her sister, and how the Arachessen are supposed to hunt down traitors yet there hasn’t been a single fake attempt to kill Sylina. Oh well, I’m still enjoying this but the lizard fight scene didn’t make a lot of sense, with Sylina on its back flailing around. I hope we get good angst when her true intentions are revealed 👀

Ok maybe I complained too fast bcs we did get background on Natalie’s magic, through her grandma, but I still dunno why she wants to help Violetta sm. I mean she fancies her I suppose… some moments are a bit on the nose idk.

I agree with Doris, it doesn’t make sense to me for Natalie to give up everything she has just to save Violetta, when it’s been stated Violetta’s family isn’t even very rich anymore. I assume she has a deeper reasoning but it’s not really being hinted at? I do think it’s cool she’s a witch and will be removing a curse but we need more of a foreground to all of this.

Dare I say this is better than all the previous Clarissa Broadbent books I’ve read 👀 we shall see how the rest of it goes but plot wise and character development wise it is impeccable so far! I honestly have like no notes damn. #loveit Ms Broadbent knows how to give me a slowburn

This is highk eating 😍 I love the delve into a character who doesn’t follow Nyaxia, seeing the rituals and ways of a different god, especially a god who appeared in the main duology. Sylina being blind and sensing things like emotions makes it way more unique. The love interest being the Bloodborn general who tried to save his nation alongside his prince but failed, is so teaaa. Sad this is a so short

I am acc getting emotional over the flashbacks of Vincent and Oraya’s mom 🥲 I can’t help but see how Vincent did love her, as well as Oraya. His only weaknesses!! He was so well-written. The action is happening super fast and the chapters are so short. I don’t like the jaunty POV changes every two pages but oh well. Also ffs I knew Raihn would be the one to say ILY, Oraya get it together girl, say it back

Love that this is from a male perspective, with a heavily female issue-centred story. Shows men should also care about the horrific realities of the Mother & Baby Homes, cuz it takes two to tango yet much of these atrocities were faced by women alone. The writing is atmospheric and it feels very Irish, idk if that’s just cause I’m aware of the culture. This is by a fellow Trinity student which is cool

The short chapters leading up to the action was kind of cringe and I think Raihn’s gonna die again which is gonna be hella annoying but tbh I’m sat. Crazy to think Septimus is the main villain but he’s the love interest in the newest duology? How r they gonna redeem him I wonder. The main girlie of the duology better beat him up or sumn lol. Still waiting for Oraya to say she loves Raihn

Kinda goofy Raihn blindly trusted Cairis when their relationship was barely established.
The amount of bloodshed in these books makes me think like 5 ppl are alive but apparently not.
Raihn and Oraya just need to say I Love You already, it’s annoyingly obvious atp.
Raihn begging during the spicy scene? Oh that ate. I’m also back to loving Raihn bcs he was so willing to let Oraya leave so she could b free 🥹

definitely an exciting first 3rd of the book, I’m intrigued to see how much Vincent’s past will keep influencing the plot. Plus then the wing caressing scene w Raihn and Oraya 👀 Mama and Papa aren’t divorced after all hehe. The dead God’s blood thing is kind of random but I guess the Bloodborn wanna escape their curse with it right? Some dialogue is still repetitive but I’m having fun again 😋

This is kind of a perfect gothic novel in the sense that Dracula has such a similar plot yet is five times this length lmao

So helpful for my Poetry Capstone! I briefly read it before but didn’t pay as much attention. I truly appreciate all the segments, very similar to my own themes. I do feel some poems are in the wrong section but alas it’s very fun finding unique poets I haven’t come across before. I look so performative reading this on the bus but I guess it’s not really performing, it’s actually what I do 🤪

Classic Gothic style, a story where the main character is basically recounted and showcased through another character. I always wish we got more first person perspectives but also it is quite intriguing like this

Mama is getting back into ittt 😍 the plot is finally moving on, I do understand Oraya was grieving but the way she got manipulated by Septimus was unfortunate to see. Girlie did not receive the same training in politics as she did in combat. She’s obv not gonna kill Raihn so it’s annoying they keep acting like she will. But I do think it’s getting exciting now. The Turned children are freaky asf

I’m scared the amazing storyline developed in the first book is gonna be ruined, but I’m also excited for all the different ways this book can go. So far it feels a bit repetitive

This is a welcome diversion before I jump back into the sequel to the first book. I’m curious how vampire blood will be used to find a cure for the plague, and how these characters or even events may flow into the main series. I think Vale is kind of a dick and him and Lilith started getting along way too fast after he called her a rat lmao but alas this is just a novella so it probs won’t be too deep

Yay more mermaids but also damn the situation is dire, things got so bad in Vol 7, and now there’s been a time skip. Me and my homies hate the Lord Doctor, he better die 💀

This feels like such a detour from everything that was going on in the real world, all the excitement and ongoing battle and intrigues of the courts etc. now we’re just in this dreamscape and for what?? More layers are just being added and it doesn’t feel like we’re progressing to an end. Ah well I’m happy to see more of Kippa and Maika’s banter

Me on a mission to read all Aliverse books even if they’re doodoo. Went into this with very low expectations and I’m acc surprised at the world building and lore development. However the general has anger issues and was speaking in a v rapey way before the “first night”… this is why I don’t enjoy dark romance, cuz obv they’re gonna fall in love somehow but what he said was still wrong 😑