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S.T.A.G.S #4
T.I.G.E.R.S.
The alluring yet corrupt STAGS society, where the rich and privileged play fast and loose with the lives of others, is revealed to be terrifyingly global ...Shafeen's father, Prince Aadhish, has had a heart attack and is close to death. Desperately worried, Shafeen and Greer race from STAGS to Rajasthan. But Prince Aadhish is in a coma and unresponsive and they begin to realise that the Prince received a terrible shock, triggered by a decades-old guilty secret. But as Shafeen and Greer attempt to unlock the secret, they come to believe the answer lies with the de Warlencourt ancestor Colonel Montgomery, founder of the T.I.G.E.R. shooting club, which horrifyingly pursued low-caste Indians instead of tigers. It appears that 'Monty' brought the Order of the Stag to India, and the hunts may still be going on...A thrilling next instalment in the STAGS series.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 2, 2021
About the author
M.A. Bennett
15 books297 followersM. A. Bennett is half Venetian and was born in Manchester, England, and raised in the Yorkshire Dales. She is a history graduate of Oxford University and the University of Venice, where she specialized in the study of Shakespeare’s plays as a historical source. After university she studied art and has since worked as an illustrator, an actress, and a film reviewer. She also designed tour visuals for rock bands, including U2 and the Rolling Stones. She was married on the Grand Canal in Venice and lives in north London with her husband, son, and daughter.
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October 28, 2021
I really enjoyed reading T.I.G.E.R.S.! I wouldn't have expected the story to follow Shafeen's father's time at school and experience with S.T.A.G.S., and this may be an unpopular opinion, but I thought it was really refreshing (though I was a little confused at first) and a good way to follow F.O.X.E.S. I'm really excited for the next book now (I believe the title is H.A.W.K.S. - the author posted about it on their Instagram) as there were many seeds sown that I think will be covered in the next book now (they HAVE to be right?! *panics internally*) like the Abbot Ridley being more than just the initial sus and moving into his own FIELD of sus (unless I was so tired at 5am from an all nighter reading this that I misunderstood that part of the book) and *WHAT HENRY SAID*: he loves Greer. *blinks slowly three times*. LIKE WHAT 😃 That just complicates everything for Greer even more! Aka: has my interest... And I'm not being funny but in this book Shafeen was pretty standoffish with Greer for a majority of it, so it's really kind of put me off of him even more than I already was :( Greer should just girlboss around the world with Nel, who needs a man? She reallyyyyy doesn't need either of them in my opinion 😌💅 I'm so excited for H.A.W.K.S. now, I honestly don't know if I could love a series more, and the writing is just PERFECTION to me! <3
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October 27, 2021
*Big shoutout to HotKeyBooks for sending this book my way to review!*
I went to bed one night and thought I’d read a couple of chapters of this before bed. I made a grave error. I accidentally sat for three hours straight and read the whole thing instead. Oops. When I say this series is binge worthy, I mean it.
I love these books, and it was fun to have these characters back in my life - but this book did feel like a filler. If I had to tell you the plot of this book, it could do it in five seconds. Nothing actually happened in it except a recount of somebody else's life, essentially. I understand why it was relevant to the plot and I really enjoyed it, don’t get me wrong, but it could’ve been part of something bigger. The book should’ve been longer and had more happening plot-wise, because it didn’t move our story or our characters forward at all. Like, was the book needed and idd it add much value to the story? No. Did I enjoy every second of it anyway? Yes.
I do appreciate how this book went deep into racism and it taught me some history about the atrocities the British committed in India and how it affected families for generations afterwards. It was history I’d never heard of, and really gave great background into the lives of these characters and the things that shaped them. It did well in highlighting racism and the utter hypocrisy and cruelty of the upper classes, predominantly rich White men in how they treated those they deemed below them. It was hard to read at points.
Again with this book, you have all of the insanity that comes with secret societies and it was very dark - as is pretty standard with this series.
It was really fast paced and kept me wanting to read more and more every chapter I got through. It was a great follow up to the last books, and didn't hesitate to suck you back into the world again. It really had great momentum and it still surprises me how little plot twists are thrown in that link back to the previous books. While I love flying through books, because this one was so short at times I could argue it was a bit too rushed. There was no taking any time to tell this one, it just came out. I also didn’t understand the length of some of the chapters, they made no sense. Some of them were a couple of pages and I didn’t see any reason for a chapter break, because it continued seamlessly on the next page. I didn’t get it.
Despite my tiny hang ups about this book, I still had fun and I still love this series a lot.
That little twist at the end though? Damn it. It really confused me because it seemed out of character but I’m intrigued to see where it’s going to go to be honest. I can’t believe I have to wait again for another book. MA Bennett you’re killing me.
I went to bed one night and thought I’d read a couple of chapters of this before bed. I made a grave error. I accidentally sat for three hours straight and read the whole thing instead. Oops. When I say this series is binge worthy, I mean it.
I love these books, and it was fun to have these characters back in my life - but this book did feel like a filler. If I had to tell you the plot of this book, it could do it in five seconds. Nothing actually happened in it except a recount of somebody else's life, essentially. I understand why it was relevant to the plot and I really enjoyed it, don’t get me wrong, but it could’ve been part of something bigger. The book should’ve been longer and had more happening plot-wise, because it didn’t move our story or our characters forward at all. Like, was the book needed and idd it add much value to the story? No. Did I enjoy every second of it anyway? Yes.
I do appreciate how this book went deep into racism and it taught me some history about the atrocities the British committed in India and how it affected families for generations afterwards. It was history I’d never heard of, and really gave great background into the lives of these characters and the things that shaped them. It did well in highlighting racism and the utter hypocrisy and cruelty of the upper classes, predominantly rich White men in how they treated those they deemed below them. It was hard to read at points.
Again with this book, you have all of the insanity that comes with secret societies and it was very dark - as is pretty standard with this series.
It was really fast paced and kept me wanting to read more and more every chapter I got through. It was a great follow up to the last books, and didn't hesitate to suck you back into the world again. It really had great momentum and it still surprises me how little plot twists are thrown in that link back to the previous books. While I love flying through books, because this one was so short at times I could argue it was a bit too rushed. There was no taking any time to tell this one, it just came out. I also didn’t understand the length of some of the chapters, they made no sense. Some of them were a couple of pages and I didn’t see any reason for a chapter break, because it continued seamlessly on the next page. I didn’t get it.
Despite my tiny hang ups about this book, I still had fun and I still love this series a lot.
That little twist at the end though? Damn it. It really confused me because it seemed out of character but I’m intrigued to see where it’s going to go to be honest. I can’t believe I have to wait again for another book. MA Bennett you’re killing me.
August 22, 2021
One of the fun things about these books, for me, is seeing how M.A. keeps things fresh from one book to the next. After all, this is book four of a five book series, surely we've got to be repeating ourselves, right? Actually, no. In this series, we take a step back both figuratively and literally, to find out the histories of the fathers of Greer's two paramours and how they intersect. Greer, Shafeen and Henry are here, but they're almost secondary to the Hunt of sixty years ago and the ways it echoes through the present.
It was interesting to see India through the eyes of an Indian, too. The descriptions are amazing, I could practically feel the heat and smell the spices, and learning a bit about the history was wonderful as well.The schools I went to didn't teach me much about India at all, beyond a bit about Gandhi, so it was really great to learn a bit here and I'm interested enough to go and research it some more now!
Greer was her normal brilliant self, single minded and clever. Shafeen continues to be the perfect, supportive boyfriend. Henry... well, slight spoiler below:
He's still just about the most interesting character, though.
Monty's Hunt was really scary and I found I couldn't put the book down as I was desperate to know what would happen. Hardy's solution was so clever, I was cheering him on (very quietly, but still.)
I'm very much looking forward to the final showdown in the next (last, as far as I know) book and I can't believe I have to wait a year for it! I'm so excited to read the ending and then to find out what else MA is going to share with us.
It was interesting to see India through the eyes of an Indian, too. The descriptions are amazing, I could practically feel the heat and smell the spices, and learning a bit about the history was wonderful as well.The schools I went to didn't teach me much about India at all, beyond a bit about Gandhi, so it was really great to learn a bit here and I'm interested enough to go and research it some more now!
Greer was her normal brilliant self, single minded and clever. Shafeen continues to be the perfect, supportive boyfriend. Henry... well, slight spoiler below:
He's still just about the most interesting character, though.
Monty's Hunt was really scary and I found I couldn't put the book down as I was desperate to know what would happen. Hardy's solution was so clever, I was cheering him on (very quietly, but still.)
I'm very much looking forward to the final showdown in the next (last, as far as I know) book and I can't believe I have to wait a year for it! I'm so excited to read the ending and then to find out what else MA is going to share with us.
June 30, 2022
if i could rate this 100000/5 i would bitch
don’t try me
don’t try me
September 23, 2021
okay this was a rly nice continuation but greers getting on my nerves a bit and not much ben jonson content if u ask me 🤨 also WHAT DID HENRY SAYyy????? greer babes u need to make ur mind up x
September 7, 2021
Struggled with this one. Have loved this series, but around 60% of this story is recapping a previous event, the outcome of which is already known. This meant there was none of the tension or suspense that is usually central to this series. A little was added to the families involved, but not enough for the book to feel like a valued edition to the series.
January 21, 2023
As always I easily read through the chapters. I do appreciate that the book handled the topic racism. It was also interesting to have some insights in the Indian culture. This time not 5 stars since this book felt a bit rushed sometimes.
May 17, 2022
Wow! Enjoyed this way more than F.O.X.E.S. I'm left trying to decide if there will be another book...I hope so. Really enjoyed this series.
April 3, 2024
Really interesting and well written, would definitely recommend the series, especially this book
October 20, 2021
2.5 stars
September 4, 2021
I LOVE this series, and MA Bennett’s writing style. This book was more of a prequel, and although I enjoyed reading this book, I did feel I missed the face-paced movement with the characters we have come to know in the past 3 books. That said, I am looking forward the release of the final book in the series and will be sad when the final book is complete- perhaps a film series (or is that too Savage?)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 4, 2021
I love this series so bloody much. Bennett’s writing style is perfection and this book was just riddled with little surprises that keep me on my toes. Personally I preferred the earlier books in the series but there is very little in it. 4/5 stars
September 16, 2021
This is book four in the brilliant Stags series and I am absolutely loving this whole series. This book is a little different from the previous books as this is mostly set in India this time. It includes all the previous characters but not the school as much.
I devoured the majority of this book in a day it was just brilliant. Within it flicks back to the past for half the story through diary entries of a weekend of hunting, shooting and fishing that changes everything they knew. Parts had my jaw dropping. Very unexpected! And the ending I am hoping was like that to lead into the next book. Fingers crossed. Praying to God. I need the next book. Please.
A brilliant YA series that has me hooked. I never want it to end. Amazing. A well deserved five stars from me. Highly recommend the whole series to you all. A must read series.
I devoured the majority of this book in a day it was just brilliant. Within it flicks back to the past for half the story through diary entries of a weekend of hunting, shooting and fishing that changes everything they knew. Parts had my jaw dropping. Very unexpected! And the ending I am hoping was like that to lead into the next book. Fingers crossed. Praying to God. I need the next book. Please.
A brilliant YA series that has me hooked. I never want it to end. Amazing. A well deserved five stars from me. Highly recommend the whole series to you all. A must read series.
October 30, 2022
Another great book in this thrilling book series. The writing and the story was great. Can't wait for the next book!
March 11, 2022
Pretty good, have followed this series but this was definitely the weakest of them.
April 7, 2023
T.I.G.E.R.S. is the fourth and penultimate entry in this series about privilege and exploitation that explains past events that have been influencing the series so far.
Though T.I.G.E.R.S. is chronologically set after F.O.X.E.S., it feels a bit like a prequel as this isn't really a book about finding (and stopping) a modern scheme, but finding out about the past. There were answers to puzzles of the earlier books and it was also a nice way to distinguish this book from the others (as well as a very different location.) (This blurb isn't very accurate vs the one on the copy I read! It is not really a book about the present and there's not much about the hunts in India until the end either.)
Unlike previous entries, this book has two narrators. About a third (the middle third) of the book is told through the diary of Shafeen's father, following the fateful events of his own hunting week at Longcross. After three books referencing that weekend, it felt very satisfying to finally have the details of what happened there. It's also not quite as I expected...
One thing about returning to this series after a break is that I have appreciated is noticing all the little literature Easter eggs I didn't notice before. Doctor Kyd is my favourite so far!
One book to go - and it promises to see old enemies team up to take on the Order...
Though T.I.G.E.R.S. is chronologically set after F.O.X.E.S., it feels a bit like a prequel as this isn't really a book about finding (and stopping) a modern scheme, but finding out about the past. There were answers to puzzles of the earlier books and it was also a nice way to distinguish this book from the others (as well as a very different location.) (This blurb isn't very accurate vs the one on the copy I read! It is not really a book about the present and there's not much about the hunts in India until the end either.)
Unlike previous entries, this book has two narrators. About a third (the middle third) of the book is told through the diary of Shafeen's father, following the fateful events of his own hunting week at Longcross. After three books referencing that weekend, it felt very satisfying to finally have the details of what happened there. It's also not quite as I expected...
One thing about returning to this series after a break is that I have appreciated is noticing all the little literature Easter eggs I didn't notice before. Doctor Kyd is my favourite so far!
One book to go - and it promises to see old enemies team up to take on the Order...
June 5, 2023
Receiving the news that Shafeen's father has fallen ill, both Greer and Shafeen head for India to see what might be done. Before long, the couple are learning about a mysterious piece of Aadhish's past and how it weaves into his experience at STAGS and the cultish activities of the de Warlencourts and other privileged Englishfolk. With an eye toward colonialism, racism, and homophobia, TIGERS picks at the structures that have long been in place, both fictional and true.
While I overall enjoyed this instalment in the STAGS series, I can see why others don't like it as much. India is depicted beautifully in this novel, though I can't speak to accuracy nor do I know the author's qualifications to write about India and its struggles both on personal and governmental levels. Additionally, the book travels not just through space but through time in a sense, handing the narration over to a voice from the past for several chapters. Interestingly, this voice is not very distinct from Greer's other than in content -- their tone and perspective is often very similar, which makes for interesting tension for the reader: would I rather a voice that seemed truer to the character or one that holds up the expectations set by the series so far?
Greer's movie references continue to make an appearance and, like previous books in the series, this runs the risk of dating the book. Reading this installment, it also began to occur to me that (without having the books nearby to reference before) this also means there may be some timeline issues. Very recent movie references suggest the books take place within the year or so they were published (at least, no sooner), but with Greer and her friends being a specific age, experiencing specific milestones, and the books published years apart from what's indicated in the books (STAGS debuted in 2017 and TIGERS in 2021), the math doesn't quite work out.
Still, TIGERS is an enjoyable addition to the series, if not quite as good as some of the others.
While I overall enjoyed this instalment in the STAGS series, I can see why others don't like it as much. India is depicted beautifully in this novel, though I can't speak to accuracy nor do I know the author's qualifications to write about India and its struggles both on personal and governmental levels. Additionally, the book travels not just through space but through time in a sense, handing the narration over to a voice from the past for several chapters. Interestingly, this voice is not very distinct from Greer's other than in content -- their tone and perspective is often very similar, which makes for interesting tension for the reader: would I rather a voice that seemed truer to the character or one that holds up the expectations set by the series so far?
Greer's movie references continue to make an appearance and, like previous books in the series, this runs the risk of dating the book. Reading this installment, it also began to occur to me that (without having the books nearby to reference before) this also means there may be some timeline issues. Very recent movie references suggest the books take place within the year or so they were published (at least, no sooner), but with Greer and her friends being a specific age, experiencing specific milestones, and the books published years apart from what's indicated in the books (STAGS debuted in 2017 and TIGERS in 2021), the math doesn't quite work out.
Still, TIGERS is an enjoyable addition to the series, if not quite as good as some of the others.
September 10, 2021
Okay so this series is still one of my favourite book series. (I urge you to read this series its so bloody good.) Its so consistent, well-written and as a series, has one of the best plots I've read. FOXES was no exception. It was a really good book and I did really enjoy reading it however I just felt as if it lacked some of the plot intricacies of the previous three books. It seemed as if there were fewer twists and turns, but I guess that could be due to the long 'flashback' in the middle section. (The flashback section was probably one of the best parts of the book and provided more depth to the story.) If I was not trying to be really harsh with my ratings, this would easily be a four stars but it came to more of a 3.5 stars for me. Despite this, the book was still enjoyable and well written. The STAGS series doesn't have a bad book, but perhaps this one didn't have the strength of the others. That being said, it feels as if we are being set up for a fantastic final book and I cannot wait!
November 2, 2023
This Series is heating up and when I realised that I was missing the last book in the series I knew I needed to get it after finishing this one and discovering the final Cliff-hanger that awaited me. There is something about this series that has really drawn me in and is not letting go until I guess I get to the final page in book 5.
In This Book we take a step back, to find out the histories of the events that have happened in the present day and alongside this we get to start putting the pieces together for what I’m going to guess is the final showdown. Shafeen's father is ill, so Shafeen has to jet to India to support his family. Greer goes to offer support. Quite early in the book there is a major revelation
I loved seeing India through the eyes of an Indian, the descriptions where amazing I could practically feel the heat and smell the spices, and learning a bit about the history was wonderful.
Next Stop Book 5 – Lets finish this series this year and it seems that old enemies are going to be teaming up to take on the order!
In This Book we take a step back, to find out the histories of the events that have happened in the present day and alongside this we get to start putting the pieces together for what I’m going to guess is the final showdown. Shafeen's father is ill, so Shafeen has to jet to India to support his family. Greer goes to offer support. Quite early in the book there is a major revelation
I loved seeing India through the eyes of an Indian, the descriptions where amazing I could practically feel the heat and smell the spices, and learning a bit about the history was wonderful.
Next Stop Book 5 – Lets finish this series this year and it seems that old enemies are going to be teaming up to take on the order!
February 2, 2023
At first I was unsure on how I felt with such a large portion of the book being in the perspective of Shafeen's father, but I really loved having the backstory. It was great to have some things confirmed by the character himself rather than assumptions. Although I saw the Aadhish/Rollo plot coming, I wasn't sure if it would be explored in the way it was and it was a welcome plot to explore.
I love that Bennett never steps back from confronting the racism and historical racism throughout institutions such as the ones she writes about. The continuing theme of humans being complex, not just good or just bad, is as present as ever and done in a great way.
I am continuing to really enjoy the S.T.A.G.S. series, and am about to go onto the fifth and final installment - H.A.W.K.S. and as sad as I am to come to an end, I am very excited to see where our favourite band of outcasts will take us next.
I love that Bennett never steps back from confronting the racism and historical racism throughout institutions such as the ones she writes about. The continuing theme of humans being complex, not just good or just bad, is as present as ever and done in a great way.
I am continuing to really enjoy the S.T.A.G.S. series, and am about to go onto the fifth and final installment - H.A.W.K.S. and as sad as I am to come to an end, I am very excited to see where our favourite band of outcasts will take us next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 24, 2023
Having loved the three previous books in this series, this one was another great instalment! However, this one was slightly different to the rest, in as much as it tells the backstory of two characters and how their histories are intertwined (I won’t give any spoilers!).
M.A. Bennett kept me hooked throughout with the mystery, intrigue and constant plot twists… there was more than one part where my jaw hit the floor in shock with a revelation that I simply did not see coming! I love the fact that the story also has some truths to it, making it seem all the more real for the world that Greer finds herself in. As much as I cannot wait to start the final book in the series, at the same time, I do not want it to be over as I am completely invested in Greer’s life, especially after what a certain someone said to her!!
I will always thoroughly recommend this series and will always be grateful to my colleague for recommending it to me by buying me the first in the series!
M.A. Bennett kept me hooked throughout with the mystery, intrigue and constant plot twists… there was more than one part where my jaw hit the floor in shock with a revelation that I simply did not see coming! I love the fact that the story also has some truths to it, making it seem all the more real for the world that Greer finds herself in. As much as I cannot wait to start the final book in the series, at the same time, I do not want it to be over as I am completely invested in Greer’s life, especially after what a certain someone said to her!!
I will always thoroughly recommend this series and will always be grateful to my colleague for recommending it to me by buying me the first in the series!
September 7, 2021
I absolutely love Bennett's writing and this series!
This book helps to bring everything together in the series. Finding out about Rollo and what actually happened on his Justitium weekend with Shafeen's father was amazing. The use of diary entries was genius in this and added a new dynamic. It really helped to bring the story together in a fun way and understand just how long this has actually been happening. Having part of the book in the perspective of Aadhish was really helpful in understanding the thoughts and feelings of Rollo back then and how this might have passed down to Henry.
The writing in this book is amazing, it flows really well and is nice and easy to read. Although this is a YA novel, it is written in such a way that adults can enjoy it as well.
The plot for the series is one of mystery and suspense. The plot within this novel ties in so well with the rest of the series, in a way, it does feel like a filler within the series, it was so much fun to read about the past and see what happened.
This has so many twists and turns in it, that trying to work out certain characters story lines is so difficult.
I cannot wait for the next book!
This book helps to bring everything together in the series. Finding out about Rollo and what actually happened on his Justitium weekend with Shafeen's father was amazing. The use of diary entries was genius in this and added a new dynamic. It really helped to bring the story together in a fun way and understand just how long this has actually been happening. Having part of the book in the perspective of Aadhish was really helpful in understanding the thoughts and feelings of Rollo back then and how this might have passed down to Henry.
The writing in this book is amazing, it flows really well and is nice and easy to read. Although this is a YA novel, it is written in such a way that adults can enjoy it as well.
The plot for the series is one of mystery and suspense. The plot within this novel ties in so well with the rest of the series, in a way, it does feel like a filler within the series, it was so much fun to read about the past and see what happened.
This has so many twists and turns in it, that trying to work out certain characters story lines is so difficult.
I cannot wait for the next book!
June 26, 2022
The fourth volume of the STAGS box-set takes Greer and Shafeen to India. This was for me, by far the weakest of the series so far, and it's a shame as it had so much promise.
Shafeen's father is ill, so Shafeen has to jet to India to support his family. Greer goes to offer support. Quite early in the book there is a major revelation (which in all honesty was pretty predictable). There is an unbelieveable hunting story (or in my naivete, could not believe it). The best part by far are some flashbacks of Shafeen's father's time at STAGS and his fractured relationship with Rollo de Warlencourt.
The end means there will at last be one more book in the series (I've since learned it's called HAWKS). I will get it when it comes out as I have come this far. I just hope this isn't the start of diminishing returns for the series and that it does not overstay its welcome.
Shafeen's father is ill, so Shafeen has to jet to India to support his family. Greer goes to offer support. Quite early in the book there is a major revelation (which in all honesty was pretty predictable). There is an unbelieveable hunting story (or in my naivete, could not believe it). The best part by far are some flashbacks of Shafeen's father's time at STAGS and his fractured relationship with Rollo de Warlencourt.
The end means there will at last be one more book in the series (I've since learned it's called HAWKS). I will get it when it comes out as I have come this far. I just hope this isn't the start of diminishing returns for the series and that it does not overstay its welcome.
September 26, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
I enjoyed this book though not as much as the others in the series.
It was great to learn more about Shafeen and Henry’s families and how that has shaped the boys. However, there was much less drama and fear in this book than in the others as a huge part of the book was dedicated to Shafeen’s Dad’s time at Longcross Hall. This felt to me as though it was dragged out and could have been much shorter.
The book has an open ending so I’m expecting at least another book in the series before it concludes and although I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the others, I still look forward to any sequels.
I enjoyed this book though not as much as the others in the series.
It was great to learn more about Shafeen and Henry’s families and how that has shaped the boys. However, there was much less drama and fear in this book than in the others as a huge part of the book was dedicated to Shafeen’s Dad’s time at Longcross Hall. This felt to me as though it was dragged out and could have been much shorter.
The book has an open ending so I’m expecting at least another book in the series before it concludes and although I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the others, I still look forward to any sequels.
November 20, 2021
I am not sure where this will now go. Well I do, bring down the order. One last book would do that in the series W.A.L.R.U.S lol
This was slow, very very slow. Least favourite book but great revelations and the setting was perfect. So least favourite but still good.
Greer is starting to annoy me, got a feeling she will break Shafs heart. She needs to just get a grip and decide.
The whole story of Hardy and Rollo is beautiful and can believe the toxicity fuelling Rollo right up until the end of his being. Kinda felt sorry for him and definitely sympathise with Henry and his conflict.
Grand Master needs to get brought down... Bring it on.
This was slow, very very slow. Least favourite book but great revelations and the setting was perfect. So least favourite but still good.
Greer is starting to annoy me, got a feeling she will break Shafs heart. She needs to just get a grip and decide.
The whole story of Hardy and Rollo is beautiful and can believe the toxicity fuelling Rollo right up until the end of his being. Kinda felt sorry for him and definitely sympathise with Henry and his conflict.
Grand Master needs to get brought down... Bring it on.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 13, 2021
3.5
I love this series for many reasons but one is the complexity of the characters which is at the forefront of this book in particular. This was, in a way, a prequel to the series with an emphasis on explaining the reason the characters behave as they do. I did miss the constant twists, rather this book has one big moment that is completely unexpected but matters so much. I’m excited for the next book in the series to come out.
I love this series for many reasons but one is the complexity of the characters which is at the forefront of this book in particular. This was, in a way, a prequel to the series with an emphasis on explaining the reason the characters behave as they do. I did miss the constant twists, rather this book has one big moment that is completely unexpected but matters so much. I’m excited for the next book in the series to come out.
January 16, 2022
Greer's adventure has taking up another level as now she's gone to India with her boyfriend, Shafeen to solve the mystery of Henry's father, Rollo de Warlencourt and Shafeen's father, Prince Aadhish. The author must have done quite a number of research in terms of cultural reference as the whole story was set so far away from England.
I'm not sure if I'd continue reading H.A.W.K.S., the upcoming book. I, personally, think that S.T.A.G.S. was so far the best one of the whole series.
I'm not sure if I'd continue reading H.A.W.K.S., the upcoming book. I, personally, think that S.T.A.G.S. was so far the best one of the whole series.
January 18, 2022
This was a nice addition (perhaps conclusion?) to the series. Unlike the previous books though there were no real plot twists, puzzles, surprises or mysteries though, and we didn't really get into the action until past the halfway mark. I did like the change of scenery though (India) and learning a bit more about Shafeen and his family.
May 30, 2024
I don’t know what it is about this series but I just can’t help it. When I get a chance to sit down and read it it just drags me in every time. I also feel like even though a lot of it is very similar in set up I never can guess what’s happening next. It’s very over the top ridiculous mystery but I can’t put it down.
September 20, 2021
Really enjoyed the continuation of the story, I loved how it gave backstory. It’s helped me to clarify theories I’ve made and also answer questions which I have had.
Really am hoping there is another one!
Really am hoping there is another one!
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