Interesting ideas in the world building but terribly edited and unnecessarily long winded. Managed about 100 pages before deciding I'm not going to read anymore. ( )

*DNF*
I give up! I couldn't get past 15%. It was such a drag. ( )

Oh My Gods, this book was great! It was a massive read, but worth every second.
Loved it!


*won from Goodreads
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Oh My Gods, this book was great! It was a massive read, but worth every second.
Loved it! ( )

Gods, Goddesses, shifters, vampires.. Betrayal had it all. Forbidden love, scandal, secrets. Michel paints both beautiful and grotesque imagery in the first installment of her freshman series The Descendants. The beginning drags a bit, not gonna lie, but some disturbing, and life changing events grab you by the shoulders and you realize what a gem you’re holding in your hands. There’s a wealth if information in this book, and nothing is lacking. From character building to world building, there were no small parts in this book. Everyone had a purpose, every place described was an integral part of the story. No one was simply a prop in this story, and I found myself wanting to know more about the characters described in this book. The fight scenes, which can often end up lame, were beautifully choreographed and gripping. Michel istruly a master of her craft. The must-read of the year, hands down. ( )