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Series Review: The Seven Sins Series by Emily Colin

Sep 29

2 min read




Series Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐


Best Book: Siege of the Seven Sins (Book 2)


Summary:


Eva lives in a future society called the Commonwealth where all citizens are required not to commit any of the Seven Sins, and love and attachment are considered the worst of offences. Eva, who has been haunted by shadows since she was a child, is the first girl to be chosen as one of the Bellatorum, the city’s enforcers. Ari, one of the best up and coming Bellators, is assigned as her mentor. But Ari has always struggled to follow the Commonwealth’s rules, and Eva had captured his attention long ago. As the attraction between them grows and secrets are uncovered, their world begins to unravel. Will Eva and Ari be able to navigate this new world together, or will they be torn apart?


Reaction:


This series was an enjoyable read. I loved the unique world and magic, and how the world builds with each book. The angst in books 2 & 3 made me feel so many things, and I couldn't put it down at some points! The author does a great job of keeping the main characters relatable, while they still have some tendencies and scars from living in a society without attachment. And while I don’t usually enjoy novellas for side characters, I found the side characters to have really detailed and interesting motivations introduced by the novellas.


What I enjoyed:

·       The world is dystopian, but also incorporates classic paranormal elements. The first book starts in a very typically dystopian fashion, but as the series progresses, it reads more and more like a fantasy. Similarly, the reader’s view of the world starts out very limited and small and grows naturally along with the MCs.

·       The magic concepts and history of the series are super unique and interesting. The author doesn’t pull from typical paranormal rules, even though the terms and high-level concepts used are familiar.

·       The MMC adheres to his own morality and is a strong character without being rigid. He isn’t willing to compromise on what he believes is right but is willing to change his opinions of groups and individuals as he learns more about them.


What I didn't enjoy:

·       I was a bit disappointed by the ending of the series. The characters seem to forget previous disagreements too quickly without a solid explanation.

·       The FMC (who I overall liked) is sometimes frustratingly stubborn and struggles to communicate her motivations for that stubbornness to others.



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