I've been meaning to read Melissa De La Cruz for some time, and when I read the synopsis for The Queen's Assassin, I thought this would be the perfect book to introduce me to her work.
First off, I will say I was extremely disappointed to learn that this is the first in a duology. That's not to say I don't like duets, because I do. I just wish I had been aware that this was part of one before I started reading it. Clearly, I need to do better research before starting a book.
The premise of The Queen's Assassin was intriguing, and it had so much potential but multiple issues had this book falling short of the mark.
I was not a fan of the alternating POVs in this book either, and I ALWAYS want multiple characters' perspectives. However, Shadow's perspective was first person and Cal's was third person. What is the point of that?! If there was one, it didn't work for me. All it did was jar me every time the POVs switched.
Furthermore, I wasn't very invested in either Shadow or Cal as individuals, and that lack of interest was made worse by their nonexistent chemistry. I felt nothing between them. No chemistry, no attraction, no connection. Nothing.
After writing this, I realize I need to change my rating, but who wants to admit they wasted their time on a 2-star read? Ugh.
And back to the fact that this is part of a duet. Whatever happens in the next book, it could've all happened in this one.
***I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy generously provided by the publisher via BookishFirst.***
First off, I will say I was extremely disappointed to learn that this is the first in a duology. That's not to say I don't like duets, because I do. I just wish I had been aware that this was part of one before I started reading it. Clearly, I need to do better research before starting a book.
The premise of The Queen's Assassin was intriguing, and it had so much potential but multiple issues had this book falling short of the mark.
I was not a fan of the alternating POVs in this book either, and I ALWAYS want multiple characters' perspectives. However, Shadow's perspective was first person and Cal's was third person. What is the point of that?! If there was one, it didn't work for me. All it did was jar me every time the POVs switched.
Furthermore, I wasn't very invested in either Shadow or Cal as individuals, and that lack of interest was made worse by their nonexistent chemistry. I felt nothing between them. No chemistry, no attraction, no connection. Nothing.
After writing this, I realize I need to change my rating, but who wants to admit they wasted their time on a 2-star read? Ugh.
And back to the fact that this is part of a duet. Whatever happens in the next book, it could've all happened in this one.
***I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy generously provided by the publisher via BookishFirst.***