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romantasy_mama's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot say enough about this series! It has quickly become one of my all time favorites! Stunningly and masterfully written, I have never read a story written in this form, and suddenly wish more authors did this! I feel deeply connected to many of the characters, and am sad to finish the series. I only hope the author continues to write in this sub-genre and style.
birbpal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I just need to stop reading Kristen Ashley. She's just not for me. 🤷♀️
curls's review against another edition
1.0
What a ginormous mess.
I can’t believe I actually paid money for this.
I can’t believe I actually paid money for this.
klouallen's review against another edition
3.0
Very difficult to keep track of the characters.
Also difficult to become emersed in the world and language with trying to concentrate on who's who and what's going on.
KA is my all time fave. Especially the fantasyland series. Rather disappointed in this.
Will continue to finish the series and hope for it to get better.
Would prefer a ebook to the audio book so may just wait for them to be released
Also difficult to become emersed in the world and language with trying to concentrate on who's who and what's going on.
KA is my all time fave. Especially the fantasyland series. Rather disappointed in this.
Will continue to finish the series and hope for it to get better.
Would prefer a ebook to the audio book so may just wait for them to be released
jmwaldrop's review against another edition
5.0
There is A LOT going on in this book 1 of 4, but even playing a word game on my phone while listening I was able to follow. I enjoyed the format of following all the characters at once plus the world building and descriptions which were the perfect balance to the character introductions that happen in this first book.
Overall, I’m a fan of KA fantasy romances which always include a very classic/typical alpha man (which as a feminist you sometimes have to take with a grain of salt). Then your more subtly powerful FMCs who come into their own more slowly.
I felt each character was distinct too and considering there is a ton, that was impressive. It was fun having so many different personalities and favorite tropes meshed together in one book.
Nothing was too novel or unique, but just solid writing and storytelling I’ve come to expect from KA and an enjoyable read.
Overall, I’m a fan of KA fantasy romances which always include a very classic/typical alpha man (which as a feminist you sometimes have to take with a grain of salt). Then your more subtly powerful FMCs who come into their own more slowly.
I felt each character was distinct too and considering there is a ton, that was impressive. It was fun having so many different personalities and favorite tropes meshed together in one book.
Nothing was too novel or unique, but just solid writing and storytelling I’ve come to expect from KA and an enjoyable read.
relly's review against another edition
3.0
3 Stars
This one was hard to rate. It started off really slow for me as we had to be introduced to a number of. characters that all have something to do with the plot. It picked up near the half way mark once the couples were all introduced and started interacting together.
I think the sheer number of characters hurts this one, as I found it extremely hard to keep track of who was who, who was partnered with who and everyone's intentions. This did start as an audible series and I think it would have been better as an audio as the differing characters would have had different voices.
Once I got minimal handle on who was who it did pickup. I did wish we could focus on one couple more as it has thinned the story out
I was annoyed with Mars at the end. I hope he can redeem himself for the pain he caused his intended.
This one was hard to rate. It started off really slow for me as we had to be introduced to a number of. characters that all have something to do with the plot. It picked up near the half way mark once the couples were all introduced and started interacting together.
I think the sheer number of characters hurts this one, as I found it extremely hard to keep track of who was who, who was partnered with who and everyone's intentions. This did start as an audible series and I think it would have been better as an audio as the differing characters would have had different voices.
Once I got minimal handle on who was who it did pickup. I did wish we could focus on one couple more as it has thinned the story out
I was annoyed with Mars at the end. I hope he can redeem himself for the pain he caused his intended.
ccoleman813's review against another edition
3.0
I want to love this. But so many people and I'm only just starting to understand who is who and what is going on.
seles03's review against another edition
4.0
little confusing with all the povs and being thrown into this world, but it’s easy to pick up
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
The Beginning of Everything is fantastic in audio - with several narrators to bring the story to life. The worldbuilding is so well done, and I love all the characters, especially the female characters!