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The Ever Cruel Kingdom

(The Never Tilting World #2)

Rin Chupeco (Goodreads Author)

4.11 · Rating details · 394 ratings · 84 reviews

After a treacherous journey and a life-shattering meeting with a twin neither knew they had, Haidee and Odessa expected to emerge from the Great Abyss to a world set right. But though the planet is turning once again, the creatures of the abyss will not rest until they have tasted another goddess’s sacrifice.

To break the cycle, Haidee and Odessa need answers that lie beyon ...more

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Nov 12, 2020 Shealea rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: highly-recommended

No one touch me. I’m not okay.

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Nov 26, 2020 Zoe Stewart (Zoe's All Booked) rated it it was amazing

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Is there a support group after reading this? I think I need one. I fucking LOVED THIS. I'm curious if there's ever going to be a spin-off series, because I can see a lot of potential for one!
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Nov 11, 2020 ♡ jules ♡ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Nov 21, 2020 Sahitya rated it it was amazing

Shelves: lgbtqiap, young-adult, fantasy-and-scifi, romance-and-or-relationships, 4-star, 2020-read

More of a 4.5 but I’m rounding up.

The Never Tilting World was a very unique kind of fantasy world that I read last year and really enjoyed, so I was very much looking forward to this sequel/finale. I was so glad to find the audiobook and I’m happy that this one turned out to be equally wonderful to listen to.

The first thing I noticed about this book was that it felt much more fast paced than its predecessor. Once I started, I really flew through it and the multiple narrators also made it a ver More of a 4.5 but I’m rounding up.

The Never Tilting World was a very unique kind of fantasy world that I read last year and really enjoyed, so I was very much looking forward to this sequel/finale. I was so glad to find the audiobook and I’m happy that this one turned out to be equally wonderful to listen to.

The first thing I noticed about this book was that it felt much more fast paced than its predecessor. Once I started, I really flew through it and the multiple narrators also made it a very enjoyable experience. The writing was very crisp too, with wonderful descriptions of the changing landscape due to the turning of the world, as well as the gruesomeness of the monsters whom the characters have to constantly fight. The fight sequences where every person with a power got to show their abilities were written excellently and despite multiple such scenes, each of them felt different in its own way. There weren’t many plot twists this time, and I loved that most of the story involved multiple groups of people who completely distrust or hate each other having to work together for the sake of the greater good. There was also a lot of analyzing clues from poems involved, which is always a cool concept and kinda fun.

It was actually nice to finally see all the characters come together in this one. Odessa and Haidee share an instant connection as soon as they meet, and I completely adored their absolute love and trust in each other. Despite dangerous circumstances and the possibility of them having to make sacrifices, they don’t shy away from wanting to be better than their mothers to resolve the issues with their world, and it was highly admirable. Lan and Arjun similarly turned out to be great partners, always supportive of the sisters but also bringing them back from the brink when something disastrous happened. I also liked that both of them formed their own kind of bond, owing to the similarities of their situations.

We finally get to know more of the backstory of Asteria and Latona, and how the Breaking happened and while it was easy to hate them in the first book, getting to know them better definitely elicited more sympathy from me. It’s a great story of how misunderstandings and maybe even jealousy can cause rifts between two people who love each other very much, and I was impressed with the contrast that the author was able to show between the relationships of the mothers vs that of their daughters. There were also many other side characters who got good arcs, and I particularly enjoyed the banter between Vanya and Lisette, and also loved seeing Sonfei back.

I still remember the author mentioning in their note in the first book that they decided to create this world which is always waylaid by natural disasters because Philippines is always suffering from the drastic effects of climate change, and Rin wanted to bring that helplessness that the residents have to deal with to life in this series. And expanding on that, they show us in this finale how those in power exploit the world’s natural resources, but when they realize that their actions are destroying the world itself, they decide to take an easy way out and sacrifice young women instead of doing the actual work to create more sustainable practices. This felt so much like what corporations and politicians are doing in our life, asking normal people to make everyday life changes instead of taking more substantial impactful measures at a larger scale.

In the end, this was a very fitting end to the story with everyone having to make their own kind of sacrifices to create a better world, and I think that’s a lesson everyone can remember. If you are interested in a fantasy which explores interesting familial relationships as well as a fascinating world which is an allegory to the ravages of climate change, then this is perfect for you. It is thought provoking as well as exciting, sometimes desperate but always with a light at the end of the tunnel - and so full of love. ...more

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Jul 24, 2020 Maëlys rated it liked it

Shelves: aoc, audiobook, sapphic, lgbtqia, 2020-releases

☆ 3.5 / 5 ☆

The Never Tilting World: 4 / 5

Rating this book was a little difficult because I had some conflicting feelings. I still absolutely love all of the characters and their relationships, the growth and complexities explored in this book were truly wonderful, but I felt like the plot let me down a little.

We pick right back up at the Great Abyss where Odess, Lan, Haidee, and Arjun are still fighting to get out alive. The twins are reunited, the world starts spinning again, and yet, it seems ☆ 3.5 / 5 ☆

The Never Tilting World: 4 / 5

Rating this book was a little difficult because I had some conflicting feelings. I still absolutely love all of the characters and their relationships, the growth and complexities explored in this book were truly wonderful, but I felt like the plot let me down a little.

We pick right back up at the Great Abyss where Odess, Lan, Haidee, and Arjun are still fighting to get out alive. The twins are reunited, the world starts spinning again, and yet, it seems like a sacrifice is still needed. Haidee and Odessa are looking for answers while coming to terms with the lies they’ve been told all their lives, and Odessa is still plagued by the shadows of what she’s done. What they seek though is not within their grasp and they might have to explore the underworld itself to find a way to heal the world.

For some reason I just had a huge disconnect with the plot and I was pretty disinterested in a lot of the action, but I still loved the route it took and the ending? They’re pretty confusing feelings to have. Maybe it was because of the expectations I had more than anything else. I think the only concrete comparison I can make with the first one is that now all of the cast of characters is together so there isn’t as much contrast between storylines and differentiation between POVs like in the first one.

Now for the things I truly loved! I’m still so attached to these characters and their journey and growth in this book was simply amazing. Haidee and Odessa obviously have to come to terms with finding each other and with the revelations that came with that, but we also see a lot of Lan’s and Arjun’s own grief and healing. Haidee and Odessa’s bond was so wonderful to see, especially with how unconditionally they love each other despite the world wanting to pit them against one another. Coming together despite circumstances, sisterhood, and motherhood are so prevalent here especially with Asteria’s and Latona’s arcs. The approach Rin Chupeco chose for them was honestly so well handled and brought so much depth to their characters. In some way it’s always a question of choice, of trying to make the best one in impossible circumstances, of not having it, and of taking back the agency of having one. But the most powerful choice any of them can make is to love each other.

I was very intrigued by all the new things we learnt about the goddesses and the lore that came with that and I still loved the world building in this. There’s definitely still an emphasis on climate change and how humans and their choices impact their environment, and how quick fixes are favoured over sustainable solutions. With Aeon spinning again it offers a different take from the stark contrast between the Golden City and Aranth while still showing extreme weather conditions. For some reason it also really got to me when our characters get to witness a sunset for the first time in their lives, it truly made me a little emotional!!

Overall I still really enjoyed this book but not quite as much as the first one. I think Rin Chupeco crafted an incredible world with this duology and character relationships that will stay close to my heart.

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Nov 26, 2020 Kelly rated it liked it

Shelves: lgbtq-read

I'm glad I finished this duology but even though I rated the first book 4 stars, this series is more of a 3 stars for me. I still believe the best parts were the characters and romance. In this one, I was hoping that I would understand the world/plot better but I was still a little unclear of what was going on and why sometimes. However, I really liked the ending as it wasn't perfect for the characters but they did the best that they could.
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Dec 25, 2020 rain added it

IM SO SAD THAT THIS IS ONLY A DUOLOGY BECAUSE IM GOING TO MISS THE WORLD AND THE CHARACTERS SO MUCH 😭

once again rin chupeco shows their prowess with world-building in this duology. i also appreciate the climate change commentary so much. im proud of how the characters here worked through their problems together plus i especially love odessa and heidi's sibling bond. i also enjoyed arjun and lan's interactions here!!! they're so whipped for the twins and it was so adorable watching them protect h ...more

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Feb 01, 2020 anna (½ of readsrainbow) marked it as to-read

Shelves: 2-sapphic, 2-authors-of-color, 2-protags-of-color, pub-2020, 4-siblings, 1-fantasy, 2-lgbt, 5-young-adult

what do u MEAN i have to wait almost a whole year!!!!!!

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Jan 01, 2021 Lance rated it really liked it

Shelves: fave-protagonists, high-fantasy, my-aesthetic, lgbtqia, family-dynamics, worldbuilding-goals, koi-no-yokan, young-adult, found-family

"A half-life is better than no life at all."

"There is always another choice. Because if you weren’t given a choice that you could live with, then you had to decide on the choice they would never allow you to make.”

4 stars. Rin Chupeco does it again with The Ever Cruel Kingdom: Chupeco delivers a solid finale to a duology that is wholly unique and compelling all at once. Here's the thing: y'all are sleeping on this duology so hard. It's always a shock to me when I think about the fact that th "A half-life is better than no life at all."

"There is always another choice. Because if you weren’t given a choice that you could live with, then you had to decide on the choice they would never allow you to make.”

4 stars. Rin Chupeco does it again with The Ever Cruel Kingdom: Chupeco delivers a solid finale to a duology that is wholly unique and compelling all at once. Here's the thing: y'all are sleeping on this duology so hard. It's always a shock to me when I think about the fact that these books aren't more popular, especially considering how much they offer a reader of not just YA fantasy, but fantasy in general. These books contain multi-layered magic systems, intricate character work, and themes of climate change all with characters of diverse backgrounds at the forefront of the story. What's not to love?

Speaking of that, Rin Chupeco's prose is among my favorite in YA. In all honesty, the quotes I picked from above do a disservice to the skill displayed in their writing. Chupeco strikes that balance between dark and poetic that I love reading, particularly with anything in fantasy. I find that in the world of Aeon that this book is set in, this type of writing shines. There's something about it that so wholly befits the aesthetic: a world with as much natural beauty as monsters carrying lapis lazuli, the way Chupeco employs their prose to properly display this unique world in all of its breathtaking gorgeousness and its rotten ugliness is worthy of applause. Especially with Aeon's aesthetic of a world split in two wholly different climates, it takes an incredibly skilled writer to properly depict and explore it. Overall, I love Chupeco's writing so this was no surprise.

Character work. This is a character driven story, so its no surprise that the character work remains top-notch. Chupeco, as in last book, is able to effectively juggle four first person perspectives with their own character arcs and unique voices within a 400 page conclusion that not only develops upon already existing elements, but brings in new ones to add further nuance to the story. Haidee, Odessa, Lan, and Arjun are already well-rounded characters by the end of the previous book with their own character arcs but this book tests them in ways that are unexpected and harrowing. To put it succinctly, the character work for all four of them is superb. By the end of the novel, the four of them have developed in ways that are subtle and ways that are incredibly obvious.

Now for the actual spoiler-filled plot elements. One of the things I loved about this conclusion is the inclusion of new characters, including (view spoiler) Another thing which I saw coming but really enjoyed thematically was (view spoiler) Finally, I absolutely loved (view spoiler) The fact that the sisters have to split their time as watchers of the Ever Cruel Kingdom below and the Aeon above ensures that the ending isn't all happy ending but remains thematically resonant without killing off one of the MC's for shock value and cheap emotional distress.

Conclusively, all of you. Stop sleeping on this duology. And Rin Chupeco in general. They are an absolute treasure to have in the YA fantasy genre and I will advocate for their books as much as I can, especially as a fellow Filipino. Go pick this duology and their books, I promise you will not regret it. ...more

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Dec 22, 2020 dezzy rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy, lgbtq-plus, 2020-releases, mindblown, 2020-reads

3 stars.

Ahhhh I actually feel so conflicted about this book :') I'm feeling so many emotions yet nothing (+ confusion) at the same time lolol

Okay firstly, I definitely enjoyed the characters + character development, as well as all the complex relationships in this book. All of the characters were all so well-developed and messy and HUMAN and you can't help but love them for it <3 I could really feel the unconditional love the characters have for each other 😭 I appreciated the nuance and consider 3 stars.

Ahhhh I actually feel so conflicted about this book :') I'm feeling so many emotions yet nothing (+ confusion) at the same time lolol

Okay firstly, I definitely enjoyed the characters + character development, as well as all the complex relationships in this book. All of the characters were all so well-developed and messy and HUMAN and you can't help but love them for it <3 I could really feel the unconditional love the characters have for each other 😭 I appreciated the nuance and consideration that went into showing the true complexity of all sorts of relationships present in this book - mother/daughter, sister, platonic, and romantic. The sisterly relationship between Haidee & Odessa, as well as their mothers, really did hit me hard, especially near the end :')

Speaking of characters, though, The Ever Cruel Kingdom was told from 4 POVs and I honestly got SO confused. And I'm not sure why, because the first book (The Never Tilting World) was also told from the same 4 POVs and that wasn't a problem for me then, but in this book, it was a huge issue lmao :') like I genuinely would not know who was narrating the chapter and would have to check the chapter title like 293843 times throughout the course of me reading the chapter lolol 🤧 It got to the point where in a certain scene, I thought I was reading from Odessa's perspective the entire time and then the narrator went to kiss Haidee's love interest and *that* was when I realized it was actually from Haidee's perspective aslkdjflskdj lmao,, the struggle is real.

For most of the book, I was also really confused at the storyline, world-building and plot. It might just be due to my lack of brain cells at this point of the year LOL, but I actually could not follow where the plot was going and why the characters were doing certain things to save Aeon or whatever, like I was honestly just skimming through the plot points and reading this book just for the characters oops. (.....yes confusion was definitely one of my more prominent moods while reading this book. i'm pretty sure that's a me problem though, and not entirely the book's fault! i think i'm just not in the best headspace to consume high fantasy rn)

Overall, I did enjoy the first book of this duology more! But as for this book, I still love the characters and the way they would do absolutely anything for each other (even though that did break my heart at times). And although I did get really confused at the plot, I'm still in awe at how much thought Rin Chuepco put into developing this book's world and setting - it's truly fascinating and intriguing and I was very captivated by it! I'd definitely recommend this book (& series) for its three-dimensional characters and wonderfully developed relationships :) ...more

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Nov 20, 2020 Aly rated it really liked it

Shelves: november-2020, audiobook, 2020, romance, ya, fantasy, lgbtqa

Nice ending to the duology.

I really enjoyed the world development in these books. It has plenty of details but not overboard and what we learn about the universe unfolds in a realistic way. The history of twin goddesses reminded me a bit of Three Dark Crowns but it was different enough to be it's own thing. Haidee and Odessa connect immediately now that they've found each other and I liked their twin connection of communicating without speaking. They have come from different backgrounds but hav ...more

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Jan 03, 2021 Azrah rated it liked it

Shelves: own, reviewed, arcs-digital, diverse-recs-2020

[This full review can also be found on my BLOG]

**I was gifted a copy of this book for a blog tour with Pride Book Tours in exchange for an honest review**

CW: trauma, grief, death, self-harm, cannibalism

If you love your adventure quest stories, intricate magic systems, puzzling prophecies and sisterhood/found family themes then you should definitely check this series out!

The Ever Cruel Kingdom kicks off exactly where the events of The Never Tilting World left off with just as much adventure and h ...more

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Nov 16, 2020 Rajasree Jayaram rated it really liked it

I'm glad this is a duology because I don't have the stamina for longer series anymore. Excellent worldbuilding, diverse and three-dimensional characters, interesting mythology except for one fact (view spoiler). I was a little surprised to find that the story's unde ...more

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Dec 21, 2020 Amber rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sapphic, thriller-crime-mystery, lgbtq

holy crap

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Nov 22, 2020 G Daniels rated it really liked it

I loved the The Never Tilting World duology by Rin Chupeco. This is not unusual since I am a big fan of Ms. Chupeco. Before I tell you about this duology, let us first review the rules:

Rule #1: No telling them they have an ugly baby. The writer put themselves into the story; they put a lot of work into it and truly believe in it and its merits. Who am I to tell them they created an ugly baby? So even if I am disappointed in it, I will not be cruel and a hater, but will be honest without being m ...more

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Nov 23, 2020 USOM rated it it was amazing

TW: self-harm

Sister stories will never not be my thing. Picking up immediately after the ending of The Never Tilting World, The Ever Cruel Kingdom introduces us to a world of change. A moment when the world we know is transforming into something terrifying and new. It's up to Haidee and Odessa to fight for their future. Not only a world where they do not lose the ones they love, but one where their worlds will survive. The stakes have never been higher and The Ever Cruel Kingdom is practically n ...more

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Jan 18, 2021 Lakshmi rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, spec-fic, quiltbag, disability

A satisfying follow up to Never Tilting World, but this time I found the 4 POVs were not unique enough for me to keep track of whose I was reading without referring back to the chapter title. It works fine in the first book because the characters are all in drastically different physical settings and it was easy to take cues from that, but now when they are all together it highlights the similarities in their voices even though by book 2 they should be more distinctive. But I do like watching th ...more

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Nov 14, 2020 Veronica ( moon & coffee. ) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction, 2020-reads, most-loved, filipino-authors, startonyourshelfathon-tbr

A+ | Wow wow wow Rin Chupeco has done it again! I absolutely adored this book (and the duology). Had it not been for the fact that I have an exam coming up, I would have read this in a day because I could not put it down.

It’s that good.

Rin is an absolute master at worldbuilding, characters, mythology, and wrapping up a story. This ending was so satisfying. Everything about this just felt like a delicious and satisfying meal at one of my favorite restaurants.

I truly hope you guys will consider p ...more

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Apr 20, 2020 Sasha Zatz rated it it was amazing

Shelves: pridebooktours, lgbtq, favorites, poc-authors, ownoices, own-and-read, sapphic-books

FUCKING PHENOMENAL, that's all I can say. Just like with The Never Tilting World, Rin Chupeco builds an intricate and stunning story, with overwhelming love at its core and plot reveals that are not only surprising but also incredibly personal. They once again weave a story that is full of humour, action and excitement with a storyline that's incredibly unique, and a resolution so distinctly beautifully painful it's almost a trademark of theirs. absolutely in awe of everything this duopoly accom ...more

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Oct 28, 2019 biconique rated it liked it

Shelves: 3-stars, okay-ish, lgbt-rep, fantasy, young-adult, 1st-person, multi-pov, characters-of-colour, 2020-reads

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Dec 14, 2020 Amanda B rated it it was amazing

I love this series. I’m going to keep this review short because this is a sequel and I don’t want to spoil much. This book is the conclusion to The Never Tilting World, which follows a set of twins, except neither knows that the other exists. They found one another and tried to undo the Breaking that their mothers caused. The Ever Cruel Kingdom is the events after Haidee and Odessa thought they fixed the Breaking. The world has started turning again, so there are days and nights, rain, and other I love this series. I’m going to keep this review short because this is a sequel and I don’t want to spoil much. This book is the conclusion to The Never Tilting World, which follows a set of twins, except neither knows that the other exists. They found one another and tried to undo the Breaking that their mothers caused. The Ever Cruel Kingdom is the events after Haidee and Odessa thought they fixed the Breaking. The world has started turning again, so there are days and nights, rain, and other things that many have never experienced. This book was basically chaos and I loved it.
The Ever Cruel Kingdom was very fast paced. There were many fighting scenes, as well as hastily planned searches to find what is needed to actually fix the Breaking. But there wasn’t a slow moment, aside from a few romantic and sisterly moments that the girls took for themselves. I think the action scenes were so well done. The magical abilities were always well explained when they were using their magic. They were so clearly explained that I could picture Odessa and Haidee using their gates (I’m usually terrible at picturing things from books). I also really appreciated how the characters worked together. There wasn’t anyone that tried to be the hero and take on the more in the fights. The twins worked their magic together and the love interests, Lan and Arjun, work together to fight alongside them.
The romances were excellent. Odessa and Lan were so sweet. I loved the female/female romance between them. Lan was the one that could bring Odessa down when she was struggling with her magic. I loved how this was shown by Lan using things she knew about Odessa (like her love for romance novels) to help Odessa come back to herself. To me, this showed how well Lan and Odessa knew each other. Haidee and Arjun were fierier. I loved the passion between them. I think they were a great bit of levity to the story. While there were serious moments between the two, they brought humor and happiness to a tense story.
Now, the world. We learn so much more about the Breaking and how it happened. Latona and Asteria play a part in this story too. Haidee and Odessa’s mothers make an appearance and I was riveted by their anger toward one another. Their history was so compelling and opened up the readers knowledge to why the world is the way it is now. We also learn a bit more about the original Goddess that was unknown to most of those that lived in this world. I think Chupeco did a really great job of sharing this information in small bites as it was relevant to the story.
Overall, I loved this book and I love this series. I adored the characters. The world building was fascinating. The romances were swoon worthy. I also really enjoyed that the side characters got their own page time too. There were great new friendships, old relationships that were renewed, and relationships we knew from the first book that were further developed and they were all wonderful. I cannot say enough good things about this book. So, stop what you’re doing and go read it.
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Dec 24, 2020 Julie rated it it was amazing

Actual rating: 4.5

I adored this book! I struggled with Odessa's character and POV at certain points but in the end I loved her just as much as at the very beginning. I was VERY STRESSED through some parts of this book but goodness. It ended so well! It really had a good ending compared to some other fantasy duologies I have read. Honestly the duology together is definitely 5 stars for me. I seriously loved these books!

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Jan 16, 2021 Genesee Rickel rated it really liked it

Shelves: author-of-color, ya, fantasy, audiobook

A very good story! I think it would have made more sense as one book as there is no break at all between the end of book 1 and the beginning of book 2, but that long of a standalone fantasy novel might be a hard sell in YA publishing. The different narrators were a bit harder for me to track in audio as opposed to print. The last half of the book, especially the last third, was stronger than the beginning of book 2. I could see myself rereading this. I hope Chupeco writes more fantasy series! Su ...more

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Dec 18, 2020 Rue rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2020-reads, 2020-releases

This duology is such a comfort read. While I don't think it's the most flushed out and intricate world, it's so entertaining and the characters are so loveable. Rin Chupeco writes the most superior romances, they seriously never miss. Overall so enjoyable, and I can't wait for anything Rin Chupeco writes in the future! ...more

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Nov 17, 2020 Jonna Feliz rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

OH MY GOD. THIS IS THE BEST BOOK EVER. I would die for this duology. I am in love. I am happy. It literally has everything I could ever ask for.

For now, let me float in my own tears.

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Feb 25, 2021 ellamycroft rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

a few parts felt rushed to me and i feel like it would have helped to have had them longer but that might just be a personal opinion. overall though, this book was amazing and the ending was completely satisfactory, sad but perfect! loved the writing style too!!

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Dec 12, 2020 Gretal rated it liked it

Yeah, these books exist in a weird space where I really enjoy everything about them except for the actual act of reading them (as a result of the four first person povs).

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Dec 19, 2020 liza rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2020-releases, aoc, sapphic, sci-fi-fantasy, myths-and-legends, lgbtqia, aro-ace-spec, found-family, king-lionheart

loved this book on so many levels for so many different reasons but confirmed side aro/ace character .... yes please 💜🖤

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Dec 31, 2020 Anne (ReadEatGameRepeat) rated it it was amazing

This is so good - loved this just as much as the first one - cant wait to read more of chupecos writing

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Jan 22, 2021 Dennis Li rated it really liked it

Loved all the use of elemental magicks in this book! I was also satisfied with the ending, though was expecting just a tiny bit more. All in all, a pretty solid duology!

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