I absolutely loved this book! I loved the banter between Kai and Paedyn. It’s very similar to The Hunger Games which is one of my favorites and I really liked seeing the shifting of perspectives throughout the book.
Woahza is all I gotta say! I mean I was hesitant when I saw the length of this book but it was so worth it. I absolutely love Paedyn Gray’s resilience in spite of her being Ordinary. I think it brings home a beautiful message, that strength does not lie in your abilities but who you are. I never realized how long a slow-burn can last until I read this book, but the yearning was so worth it. Such a cutesy, intense, chaotic fantasy. This book reignited my love for reading, and I ended up having to get the rest of the series to finish it. And it was totally worth it!! The ending of the trilogy was completely insane. I think everybody needs a kai azer in their life. He has set a new standard for me, I don’t know if anyone can live up to him!
I didn’t like this book. The character names were so unoriginal it ruined my enjoyment a little bit. Paedyn Gray is known for having sliver hair? It also felt somewhat unoriginal. I did like Adena’s character however. I would not reccomend this book.
A very good, inspiring story and series. In fantasy, it’s hard to find an original idea, and this book captured a new and exciting world. The emotion varies a lot, and I feel like I can feel the emotions of the characters.
Very good fantasy novel, very similar to The Hunger Games. Full of twists and turns, but it is one of the books that has a romance plot and a fantasy subplot. I am ready to read the second book!
This book was really good, although I hated how the ending left off. I felt like there was little closure, but I guess that will just make me excited to read the next book! The different perspectives added a lot, and I loved watching the relationship between Paedyn and Kai grow, even if they ended up hating each other at the end. Honestly this book reminds me of Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli, which is also on the RFL list. It was different enough though to where I didn’t feel like it was an overused plot.
I absolutely loved this book. It is quite cliché with the tropes, but very good, considering it was Lauren Roberts’ first book. I loved how it was based on some of my favorite book series, like The Hunger Games and Red Queen. All the characters are such good, complex characters (yes, I even liked Blair. Don’t look at me like that). It is quite violent, though, but nothing I couldn’t handle. Five stars, would recommend, and is usually my first recommendation to anyone wanting romance, fantasy, or romantasy recommendations.
when the book came out, I was already getting my money to go buy it. annotating the story was amazing, the plot reminded me of the hunger games which I also loved. I loved this book so much, after Fearless and Fearful came out I had to reread this whole series and wanted to cry that I finished a series that I loved and will always have a big impact on the stars.
I absolutely loved this book. After this, I went and read reckless, fearful, and powerful as well. I loved the characters Kai and Paedyn and how it have a dystopian and Hunger Games vibe. I also liked how they didn’t forget Adena throughout the story. It really helped Paedyn develope as a character.
I thought this book was okay. I am a huge romantasy fan, but for some reason this didn’t really do it for me. I thought the plot seemed a bit forced. Kai kind of annoyed me. But I liked Paedyn and her dynamic with Adena.
This book was very predictable, but it had its share of twists and turns. As I read this book, I was reminded time and time again of both the “Red Queen” and “Hunger Games” series, but I liked that this series isn’t a complete copy. I really enjoyed this book when I first read it, and quickly pre-ordered the sequel, which didn’t disappoint. Kai and Paedyn are the classic “enemies to lovers” trope, complete with sarcastic banter and swoon-worthy moments, but are each is well-written. I own the third book in the series, but I’m not jumping at the chance to finish it. Overall, this series is well written, upbeat, and I’m glad to have found it, but it’s not anything out of the ordinary. Boy and girl meet, they’re enemies, they fall in love, etc. I liked it, I read the sequel, and I might sometime pick up the third one. However, if predictable romance books are right up your alley, and you fan over the classic tropes, then this is definitely the series for you!
I liked reading about the trails and the elites, but I absolutely with a passion hate love tringales. Kitt and Kai wasn’t really even a love triangle like everyone knew it was going to be Kai, but even the slightest hint of a love triangle I automatically just can’t do it. I liked the ending with Kai letting payden go, I thought that was a good ending, I’m not sure if I will read the sequel.
I loved this book! I rated it a 4.5 out of 5 stars. It was a basic romance fantasy but I think what made it more enjoyable for me was the characters. There are certain characters that just stand out in a book to me that made me fall in love with the book. Pae was an enjoyable character who had her moments but Kai was my favorite for sure. I would highly recommend this book!
If you like cliche romantasy, you will like this book. It is cookie-cutter, and it manages to hit every popular trope. Paedyn gives Celaena, Mare, and Juliette vibes. It’s not bad, in fact, I love her witty character, and I think Kai is decent. Kind of cliche as well. I didn’t really care about Adena’s death until I read her novella; then I cried. She was really sweet. Personally, I couldn’t finish the sequel to this book since I got bored, but overall this one was fun to read!
This book was amazing. I only have one critique. Why did Adena have to die!!! She was the cutest, most innocent character ever. I loved her, I don’t understand how she was even in the trial because I thought it was limited to contestants only. I was convinced that it had to be an illusion, and when it wasn’t, I just had to sit there in shock because what!!! The ending was crazy, I genuinely didn’t think Paedyn was capable of killing the king because he was played up as being ultra powerful during the whole book. Obviously, he wasn’t THAT powerful because she took him down after having her skin literally carved by a sword. I’m also mad at Paedyn for switching between the two brothers over and over. Like I would do the same thing because they’re both sooo dreamy… but come on girl save one for me!! Overall, AMAZING book, and I will be reading the rest of the series. 100000% Recommend!!
Overall, I enjoyed this book. This was my second time reading it. It reminded me of the Selection book series and The Hunger Games. I really liked when Paedyn brings Adena to the castle.
I absolutely loved this book! I loved the banter between Kai and Paedyn. It’s very similar to The Hunger Games which is one of my favorites and I really liked seeing the shifting of perspectives throughout the book.
Woahza is all I gotta say! I mean I was hesitant when I saw the length of this book but it was so worth it. I absolutely love Paedyn Gray’s resilience in spite of her being Ordinary. I think it brings home a beautiful message, that strength does not lie in your abilities but who you are. I never realized how long a slow-burn can last until I read this book, but the yearning was so worth it. Such a cutesy, intense, chaotic fantasy. This book reignited my love for reading, and I ended up having to get the rest of the series to finish it. And it was totally worth it!! The ending of the trilogy was completely insane. I think everybody needs a kai azer in their life. He has set a new standard for me, I don’t know if anyone can live up to him!
I didn’t like this book. The character names were so unoriginal it ruined my enjoyment a little bit. Paedyn Gray is known for having sliver hair? It also felt somewhat unoriginal. I did like Adena’s character however. I would not reccomend this book.
A very good, inspiring story and series. In fantasy, it’s hard to find an original idea, and this book captured a new and exciting world. The emotion varies a lot, and I feel like I can feel the emotions of the characters.
Very good fantasy novel, very similar to The Hunger Games. Full of twists and turns, but it is one of the books that has a romance plot and a fantasy subplot. I am ready to read the second book!
This book was really good, although I hated how the ending left off. I felt like there was little closure, but I guess that will just make me excited to read the next book! The different perspectives added a lot, and I loved watching the relationship between Paedyn and Kai grow, even if they ended up hating each other at the end. Honestly this book reminds me of Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli, which is also on the RFL list. It was different enough though to where I didn’t feel like it was an overused plot.
I absolutely loved this book. It is quite cliché with the tropes, but very good, considering it was Lauren Roberts’ first book. I loved how it was based on some of my favorite book series, like The Hunger Games and Red Queen. All the characters are such good, complex characters (yes, I even liked Blair. Don’t look at me like that). It is quite violent, though, but nothing I couldn’t handle. Five stars, would recommend, and is usually my first recommendation to anyone wanting romance, fantasy, or romantasy recommendations.
when the book came out, I was already getting my money to go buy it. annotating the story was amazing, the plot reminded me of the hunger games which I also loved. I loved this book so much, after Fearless and Fearful came out I had to reread this whole series and wanted to cry that I finished a series that I loved and will always have a big impact on the stars.
I absolutely loved this book. After this, I went and read reckless, fearful, and powerful as well. I loved the characters Kai and Paedyn and how it have a dystopian and Hunger Games vibe. I also liked how they didn’t forget Adena throughout the story. It really helped Paedyn develope as a character.
I thought this book was okay. I am a huge romantasy fan, but for some reason this didn’t really do it for me. I thought the plot seemed a bit forced. Kai kind of annoyed me. But I liked Paedyn and her dynamic with Adena.
This book was very predictable, but it had its share of twists and turns. As I read this book, I was reminded time and time again of both the “Red Queen” and “Hunger Games” series, but I liked that this series isn’t a complete copy. I really enjoyed this book when I first read it, and quickly pre-ordered the sequel, which didn’t disappoint. Kai and Paedyn are the classic “enemies to lovers” trope, complete with sarcastic banter and swoon-worthy moments, but are each is well-written. I own the third book in the series, but I’m not jumping at the chance to finish it. Overall, this series is well written, upbeat, and I’m glad to have found it, but it’s not anything out of the ordinary. Boy and girl meet, they’re enemies, they fall in love, etc. I liked it, I read the sequel, and I might sometime pick up the third one. However, if predictable romance books are right up your alley, and you fan over the classic tropes, then this is definitely the series for you!
I liked reading about the trails and the elites, but I absolutely with a passion hate love tringales. Kitt and Kai wasn’t really even a love triangle like everyone knew it was going to be Kai, but even the slightest hint of a love triangle I automatically just can’t do it. I liked the ending with Kai letting payden go, I thought that was a good ending, I’m not sure if I will read the sequel.
I loved this book! I rated it a 4.5 out of 5 stars. It was a basic romance fantasy but I think what made it more enjoyable for me was the characters. There are certain characters that just stand out in a book to me that made me fall in love with the book. Pae was an enjoyable character who had her moments but Kai was my favorite for sure. I would highly recommend this book!
If you like cliche romantasy, you will like this book. It is cookie-cutter, and it manages to hit every popular trope. Paedyn gives Celaena, Mare, and Juliette vibes. It’s not bad, in fact, I love her witty character, and I think Kai is decent. Kind of cliche as well. I didn’t really care about Adena’s death until I read her novella; then I cried. She was really sweet. Personally, I couldn’t finish the sequel to this book since I got bored, but overall this one was fun to read!
This book was amazing. I only have one critique. Why did Adena have to die!!! She was the cutest, most innocent character ever. I loved her, I don’t understand how she was even in the trial because I thought it was limited to contestants only. I was convinced that it had to be an illusion, and when it wasn’t, I just had to sit there in shock because what!!! The ending was crazy, I genuinely didn’t think Paedyn was capable of killing the king because he was played up as being ultra powerful during the whole book. Obviously, he wasn’t THAT powerful because she took him down after having her skin literally carved by a sword. I’m also mad at Paedyn for switching between the two brothers over and over. Like I would do the same thing because they’re both sooo dreamy… but come on girl save one for me!! Overall, AMAZING book, and I will be reading the rest of the series. 100000% Recommend!!
Overall, I enjoyed this book. This was my second time reading it. It reminded me of the Selection book series and The Hunger Games. I really liked when Paedyn brings Adena to the castle.