ReviewBuddy readPages: 499
Mammals: 21. Bison - MC’s first name starts with a letter in B
ISON
How it fits: Indigo (Indy)
ReviewPages: 306
Birds: 77. Kite - Title has a 4-letter word in it
How it fits: Talk
Chapters 31 - 52
(view spoiler)[ Despite the short chapters, this book dragged. I think the action only happened in the last 10 chapters and it was too late to make me care.
This was definitely insta-love on Ryon side and I don’t know that I believed their relationship by the end.
Sure, the reveal at the end was shocking, but I don’t care. While Ryon supposedly has a plan from the beginning, he follows Dawsyn around aimlessly like he has nothing else to do. It only seemed like there actually was a plan near the end. Also, I’m sure that Ryon will somehow survive, but why didn’t he just talk to Dawsyn?
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Chapter 34 - Epilogue
(view spoiler)[ I didn’t mind the conflict and how Ryan was giving Indy space with every intention of them staying together.
I thought Ron’s reaction to finding out Ryan and Indy’s relationship starting out fake was funny. Also, Rio was hilarious, especially when Ryan asks him what he wants signed. I think he might be my favourite character.
I liked this book more than the previous one and I think I’m curious enough to continue with the series and try Kai’s story.
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Chapters 23 - 33
(view spoiler)[ I like that Stevie knew about Ryan and Indy from the beginning and was fine with it.
The scene where Indy sees Ryan communicating with the little girl was amazing.
I still don’t like Indy’s childhood friend group, especially since it’s obvious now that they don’t care about her at all because they’re trying to push her to be with Alex. I’m glad that Indy talked to Maggie but I’m hoping they’re going to disappear now.
I usually like chapters after the couple has gotten together because it shows what their lives are going to look like in the future, but since Ryan and Indy are already living together I’m not sure what else is going to happen. Are they going to talk about kids?
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Chapters 12 - 22
(view spoiler)[ There were so many hilarious moments - Zanders talking to Ryan about proposing; Indy’s updates to Stevie; basically all of Rio’s scenes (especially the volunteer thing).
Ryan and Indy sharing their secrets felt natural. I wish the camping scene was a bit longer to see if Ron was convinced and I want to see more of Ryan’s attempts at getting to know his teammates.
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Chapters 1 - 11
(view spoiler)[ I wasn’t too excited about starting this book because while the previous book was fine, there weren’t enough side characters shown. I’ve liked the scenes with Indy and the hockey players (especially Rio) and the whole point of this book seems to be getting Ryan to get to know his team better so I’m hoping that means they are going to be shown often.
I like Indy and Ryan and I can’t wait to see how their relationship develops. I’m hoping the “we’re just pretending so nothing is real” excuse isn’t dragged out for too long and it’s not going to be the conflict.
I’m shocked at the audacity of Indy’s so called friends asking her to get over Alex’s cheating. How are they still hanging out with him but excluding Indy?? It seems like he was an awful boyfriend and it’s making me wonder if the whole friend group is awful or just ignorant.
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ReviewPages: 314
Mammals: 8. Chimpanzee - MC’s first or last name starts with C
How it fits: Cian
ReviewPages: 221
Amphibians: 113. Salamander - MC works in a medical field
How it fits: Bree is a doctor
Chapters 27 - 30
(view spoiler)[ I know that the situation is serious and I would normally understand the reaction, but something about the writing or the characters makes it seem dramatic, in an annoying way. Maybe it could be that Dawsyn didn't really care about anyone where she was living and yet suddenly she's outraged. Then again that could just be a reaction to her family being part of the sacrifice. I don't know, I'm just not invested.
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ReviewBuddy readPages: 402
Mammals: 16. Jaguar - Yellow cover
ReviewPages: 170
Mammals: 48. Gazelle - MC’s first or last name starts with G
How it fits: Gabriel
ReviewPages: 299
Mammals: 25. Walrus - MC’s first or last name starts with W
How it fits: Wyatt
Chapters 14 - 26
(view spoiler)[ I'm bored. Dawsyn is directionless (even though I liked that she confronted the Queens, it hasn't led to anything) while Ryon might have a plan, but it's not talked about at all so it seems like nothing is happening. Also, there's not much point in them remaining together, especially since they're determined to dislike each other.
Ryon being a hybrid is a bit annoying because sometimes he acts like he needs to apologise for things he himself hasn't actually done and completely forgetting the fact that his mother was also a human.
Why did the Queens react strangely to Dawsyn? Could it be possible that Dawsyn's grandmother was actually a royal? Otherwise, how did they know each other? The Queens saying that they sent armies seems like it could be a lie.
This is dragging so I'm hoping something will happen, or that Ryon's plan is revealed.
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ReviewPages: 378
Mammals: 10. Rhino - ‘Horn’ in text
How it fits: 12%, "He bypassed his neighboring officers' living quarters - by Lorien's
horn, skewer him if he actually needed to ask their help..."
Chapters 1 - 13
(view spoiler)[ I like the set up, especially seeing how Dawsyn dealt with Redmond. It was refreshing (and shocking) to see a FMC who wasn't all about forgiveness or being moral, and instead acted logically when it came to her safety.
I'm not disliking the idea of Dawsyn and Ryon, but I need more information about Ryon (why he's escaping; why he waited until now; where he's going; if he's meeting anyone).
I'm curious to see what's going to happen next and why (I'm assuming) they're going to stay/work together. Also, is the plot for the series going to be about taking down the current Glacian system?
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