The Rivaled Crown

“War is coming to us quickly” but then at 80% of the book, war still hasn't come for them.

I super loved the 1st book in this series but hated how the succeeding books disappointed. I think this book could have been shorter if not for the tautologies at each chapter.

Like, yeah. You're mates. You can feel each other. Get over it! I didn't like the writing style as well because the lyrical writing felt out of place.

And the way the king was killed? Anticlimactic.

Definitely the best of the 3 book series. We get some serious plot development and character growth. It still rushes through everything, there's no element of fear or worry for the characters because everything is dealt with so quickly. In less than 2 minutes the king completely changes his mind about venera, after hunting her down for 3 books? I'm just glad I finished it, it's nothing to write home about, but it was an enjoyable easy read.