The Reckoning
Ratings93
Average rating3.9
In the previous book review I mentioned how the plot and pace finally seem to be picking up and that this continues into the 3rd book. Needless to say I'm kind of disappointed...
The entire book felt like a carrot being dangled infront of me to keep reading to find the answer to the burning question "what are the order forms of the twins?". So imo, this fallowed the same formula as the last book, y=x². We pick up right from the absolute chaos which we left off at the end of book 2, and spend maybe a few chapters recovering from that, and just continuing on with the obnoxious student life in ZA. The Nyphms did not feel like a threat AT ALL through out the book as their presence is negligible and none of the students or teachers seem to be all that worried about it (even tho they have curfew now and patrol, but again no one is fallowing that).
"it will test the abilities you have learned in your Elemental classes" (which nothing???)
When it came to "The Reckoning" i was also quite disappointed as I expected the trials to actually be something hard, challenging and epic.... But given that these students were basically taught nothing up until these trials, I guess we can call them challenging enough for them.
The jumbled up headphone wires of relationships between the characters...
"“I thought you were different,” he said slowly. “But you’re just like your whore of a sister, pining after bastardos who treat you like dirt and who only give you a second look because you’d drop onto your knees for them any time they liked. Es patético.”" (YES PREACH HERMANO! FINALLY SOMEONE WITH BRAINCELLS )
So I think Diego has summed it up pretty well. This scene I was so confused because how is it that Tory can prefer her literal bully and enemy over her friend who is asking her for help. If anything the "sex addiction" claims on Tory Vega seem to really be holding up.
At this point the only character I care about is Geraldine. I just want to read an entire spinoff series with her because the main "plot" is not plotting...
Overall, it was a fun read but that's about it. So far this series is just a turn off your brain and let the drama play out vibes.
Contains spoilers
I am fuummmiinnng. Go to the literal deepest depths of hell Lionel, you slimy worm with wings.
Can’t believe he stole my Tory+Darius moment from me.
This is getting so good, I’m fully on board. My only concern is I don’t see how a phoenix is stronger than a dragon but I’m gaslighting myself into believing that is the case and somehow they’re gonna come out on top with this whole Order thing.
Really starting to enjoy this series. I like that this time the Vega twins have really started to stand up for themselves and that they're growing strongly.
It has also started to get spicy in this book. Perfect balance between spice and plot.
This is one of the best books with the best character developments across everyone in the story - not just the main ones.
Will definitely continue with the other books!
The Reckoning Review
Okay this is getting so exciting holy fuuck. The transformations, the action, the hate and the love and passion. I can't wait to read the next book
The endings always leave me wanting more! I love it. Its definitely Harry Potter meeting the Winx Club meeting Hunger Games with Sex!
This instalment is where we really get to see the start of Evil Lionel and the plot picks up and gets bigger. I loved the flashbacks during the Reckoning and the relationships getting more intense. I'll always love Darius and I really like when we see little bits of his soft side coming through
