Reviewed by Katie King on
I'm so conflicted about this series. It's that exboyfriend you're entirely incompatible with, that you fought with often and treated each other terribly, yet whenever you see his cute face you get roped back into his arms for a brief period of time. I think this series is crap, yet I've read every book. WHY?
There isn't a whole lot to say that hasn't been said before. The writing, plot, pacing, etc is all still pretty rough, just like the rest of the series. Eadlyn is a spoiled, selfish brat and I wish I could slap her across the face. Kile has a dumb name and needs to give himself more credit. I don't blame Ahren for ditching Eadlyn after how she behaved over Camille. Best wishes to them on their Eadlyn-less life, I know they'll be happy now! And yet, even after he leaves Eadlyn doesn't take an ounce of responsibility.
At no point does she ever take responsibility for her own actions. Everything is someone else's fault or responsibility. She is a COMPLETELY unlikable character in every aspect. She talks down to her handmaiden and doesn't understand why she gets upset. She treats the Selected like crap and doesn't understand why their feelings are hurt. Maybe she's "just protecting herself" from her feelings, but nobody I know does that in such a way that they could be considered such a complete bitch 100% of the time.
The plot was pretty dumb. Instalove is everywhere. Cold-hearted one second, falling for seven guys at once the next. I would say thank god the terrible rebel subplot is gone but GUESS WHAT? IT'S HERE TO STAY. Good thing Eadlyn axed so many guys in the beginning to ensure that there isn't more than one remaining book in the series. Which we all know I will read.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 5 August, 2015: Finished reading
- 5 August, 2015: Reviewed