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I’ve gotten to some science gravy parts that I can’t grasp, no matter how well written it is. I’m still enjoying myself, but I do have to think more than usual (lol)

Okay I’m hooked

The first few chapters feel a lil heavy to get through. Found the flow of the book tho and enjoying the set up so far. I’ve been getting lil hints of romance in this book and there’s nothing I love more than sci fi romance.

(Of course I saw the show first.)

Finally a whisper of the writing from the first two books. I’m engaged with the story and don’t want to stop. There’s fewer repeated phrases. I know Blair is a good writer, her first two books is proof. Maybe that’s why this books is so disappointing, knowing how GOOD Blair *can* write.

“Jaw cocked to the side” is another overused phrase. Every 15 pages, on average, “disappeared in a flash of light” is used. I’m no editor, or even proofreader. I’m not even picky about genres I read. I could even ignore some plot holes. I really wish Blair could have sprung for a more in depth editor.

This book really really really could have used a more thorough edit. Flash of light is so frustratingly overused. Why is Gerarda part of every damn scene for no reason?

I love comparing books to their screen adaptations. Horns was a pretty good movie, so I’m curious to see how the source material is.

So far, I enjoy the authors writing style. Plot moves along at a good pace, well fleshed characters, good scene descriptions.

I’m 25 pages in and feeling frustrated. I don’t expect perfect grammar by any means, but there is a massive overuse of “flash of light” and “tendrils.” I really wish the author would get in touch with an in-depth editor. The story is weakened by repeated phrases. The first book was rife with it, but the second and third less so.

Not a terrible read. The first few chapters were hard to get into, but after that it’s been easier to read.

I **know** it’s nitpicking. If you’re going to mention fashion of a specific era, make sure it’s accurate. 1820s fashion did not have tight lacing, even in the most fashion forward circles. Tight lacing corsetry isn’t fashionable until late 1840s at the earliest.

I’m really sad to finish this wonderful series. This is one of the first fantasy series that felt like it was written for me.

I’ve been reading this slowly, really taking the time to savor. Reading from Arrens POV has done nothing to make him a likable character for me. (He reminds me of Griffith from Bezerk, iykyk)

Otherwise, I’ve really enjoyed it so far. Some technical things like tools of war or strategy interrupt my reading flow, but that’s only bc I’m not very knowing of those things.

There’s been a sharp left turn into ya romance. It’s not awful, maybe would enjoy more if the characters were adults.

Plot has picked up quite a lot. Usually I don’t like POV switches in a book, but they’re great in this one

The plot has picked up. Has hunger games vibes. I also didn’t realize this was YA until about 2nd or 3rd chapter. I’m not disappointed by any means.

I have no clue why it’s taken me so many attempts to get into the book. It has all the elements I seek in fantasy books. I’m for real going to read this through this time.

Another addictive read! Some grammar issues, but the story and writing more than makes up for it.