Vengeful Heart
- March 29, 2022
- Salmon Snake
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn "Vengeful Heart" , Josephine Lace, a aspiring hydraulic engineer, seeks revenge against a corrupted system that left her homeless and heartbroken after a promising future was stolen. Set in a dystopian world where water is scarce and controlled by the elite, Josephine and her newfound allies battle against the oppressive megacities for survival and justice. As she fights for the poor and against the system, she hopes to restore water equality and reclaim what was rightfully hers.
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Reviews
- The story beautifully explores themes of love and protection, showcasing Arcanthus's determination to keep Samantha safe from her past.
- Readers enjoyed the return of beloved characters and the humor interspersed throughout the narrative, making it a fun and engaging read.
- The resolution of Samantha's past and the sweet wedding ending provided a satisfying closure to the story, leaving readers eager for more.
- Some readers felt that Samantha was underutilized in the story, with the focus being too heavily on Arcanthus, which made the narrative feel unbalanced.
- Critics noted that the plot could have been resolved in the previous book, making this installment feel somewhat unnecessary.
- A few found the pacing slow and the overall story lacking excitement, particularly due to the absence of new romantic developments.
- story33 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story has been praised for its emotional depth and engaging character arcs, particularly focusing on the relationship between Arc and Samantha. While some readers felt certain backstories were underdeveloped, the overall narrative is described as beautiful and well-crafted, with strong world-building and a satisfying continuation of beloved characters from the series. Many reviewers expressed a desire for more content related to these characters, highlighting the story's blend of love, protection, and vengeance.
“Huge respect for this writing duo, I absolutely love how they tell a story!”
“Tiffany Roberts, as always, does a beautiful job with world-building, well-written characters with intense chemistry, and truly terrific storytelling!”
“This continuation of Arc and Samantha’s story was so sweet and beautiful!”
“I really liked their story, but they felt kind of disconnected from the rest of the series.”
“Arc was good, but the overall story was really stupid.”
“I always wished for more to their story!”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its witty comebacks and hilarious character dynamics, particularly between Sam and Arc, as well as Tenthil and Abella. Reviewers noted that the comedic elements not only elicited genuine laughter but also enhanced the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The dynamic between him and Arc is chock full of snappy, witty comebacks, and had me laughing out loud several times!”
“This one had the best and funniest ending... my stomach hurt from laughing!”
“It was wonderful revisiting Tenthil and Abella, and the hilarious relationship between them and Arcanthus had me laughing just like always!”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Shielded Heart" is highlighted through the characters' personal growth, particularly Samantha's healing from her abusive past and Arc's journey towards openness and connection with others. This dual focus on overcoming trauma and fostering emotional resilience adds depth to the narrative.
“In Shielded Heart, we dealt with Arc's past directly while Samantha emotionally moved on from her abusive ex.”
“It's great to see how Sam has healed emotionally and Arc becoming more open to others as well.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their adorable artwork, particularly highlighted in the book's later sections.
“The artwork added into the book near the end was absolutely adorable!”
