I enjoyed the story and the main characters' relationship. However, I feel like this one lacked the excitement that was in the first book.

A hilarious read especially if you already know something about birds/birding/bird watching

I enjoyed this look into Hytham's and Basim's past. The "father" aspect of the story was a little stretched, but otherwise it was entertaining. If you haven't played/completed at least Vahalla before reading (I would recommend completing Mirage as well) you run the risk of not understanding some of the Easter eggs/hidden meanings in some of the character interactions.

Feels like one of the original series PJ books! It was a fun and adventurous read that allowed a back story into previously mentioned characters.

I loved the storyline and characters. I'm incredibly invested to see where the story goes and to see how the characters' relationships evolve throughout the series. However, the scenes describing how hot Xaden is (i.e. "HOLY FUCKING HOT") and the nickname moaning was really... weird...especially for adults. It struck me as trying too hard to be "relatable", and at times I wondered if the romantic scenes were written by someone who only knows about sex from fanfiction because of how the characters interacted (the conversations made me cringe) and how "perfect" each scene was.

An okay Nancy Drew mystery. It was a bit boring, but not horribly so.

I enjoyed the story, but it wasn't my favorite. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. I could have done without the somewhat graphic depiction of a sheep slaughterhouse...

The story was absolutely amazing, and would have been 5 stars except for the interactions between Violet and Cat. I don't believe she added anything to the story besides angst for Violet and to serve as the "jealous bitch". I just don't think a strong woman, note WOMAN not teenager, would care? Also, the constant "can I trust him?" "oh woe is me" from Violet got old...Xaden is literally leading a revolution and it's silly to get upset over the stuff he "hid" from her when most of the time it was secrets keeping her/the nation/himself safe. It's very immature of her, and I fully take Xaden's side in it... Having secrets doesn't mean the person doesn't love you, especially if the secret can get you or someone you care about killed. Lastly, the twist ending makes me a little concerned especially with the "you'll be the greatest enemy" line... I will be forever upset with the author if she makes that a reality and the next book isn't about fixing what happened.

This is definitely worth the read, and I believe it enhances one's pleasure in the story! I loved the "Dawn" section, but I wish it had been included in the previous book since it wraps up the story nicely. This series has become a favorite of mine, and I will miss the characters! I have rated this book by sections and then taken the average of the sections to rate the entire book.

"Dusk" - Prequal: I liked this section, and I believe it gave depth to the storyline. However, I wish I had read it before starting the novels because it would have given me a better frame of reference never reading Chinese myths before. I probably would have enjoyed it more as well because after completing the novels, the section felt kind of boring and repetitive to what is covered/implied in the books. 3/5 Stars

"Twilight" - Retelling of events: I really enjoyed the differing POVs and seeing the characters thought process and eventual growth. 4/5 Stars

"Dawn" - Events after Heart of The Sun Warrior: I absolutely loved this section! The connection between the mortal and immortal, knowing someone is meant for you, was so sweet and heart warming. I'm happy with how everything turns out in the end, and I believe this was a perfect ending to the series. 5/5 Stars

I was happy to see the return of Helen, but I was a little disappointed in this mystery story. It seemed very Hodge-podge and thrown together, and I felt like the story was kind of random. It seemed like the author tried too hard to make the mystery complex.