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Hi Tech | Hi-Tech Stimerex-ES | 90 TabletsHard hitting stim tablet with caffeine, ephedra extract, and synephrine for fat burning Stimerex ES is that classic high stim fat burner tablet with one main vibe: stack a bunch of compounds that crank up energy, alertness, hunger control, and that fired up feeling you want when cutting. It's not about pumps, not a chill daily supplement, and definitely not for newbies to pre workouts. It's a focused stim bomb with caffeine, ephedra extract,

Hard-hitting stim tablet with caffeine, ephedra extract, and synephrine for fat burning

Stimerex-ES is that classic high-stim fat burner tablet with one main vibe: stack a bunch of compounds that crank up energy, alertness, hunger control, and that fired-up feeling you want when cutting. It's not about pumps, not a chill daily supplement, and definitely not for newbies to pre-workouts. It's a focused stim bomb with caffeine, ephedra extract, synephrine, yohimbe, phenylethylamine alkaloids from Senegalia berlandieri, and 2-aminoisoheptane HCl, plus stuff to maybe make it last longer or hit harder.

The two doses we know for sure are solid. You get 150mg caffeine anhydrous per tablet, which is a decent amount on its own that boosts alertness, reaction time, energy feel, and workout readiness by blocking adenosine receptors—those are the things that make you feel tired. Alone, 150mg is punchy but doable for experienced folks. But here, it's just the start. Ephedra extract at 25mg is what makes this stand out. Back in the day, ephedra and ephedrine stacks got noticed for firing up adrenergic signals, which means more heat production and less feeling wiped out. Real talk: the label says ephedra extract, not the exact ephedrine alkaloid amount, so you can't perfectly match it to the old ephedrine-caffeine studies.

Citrus aurantium brings 25mg synephrine, a dose that's right on point for fat burners. Synephrine works mostly through adrenergic paths—think revving your metabolism and curbing appetite without leaning all on caffeine. Yohimbe extract throws in another fat-loss angle by blocking alpha-2 receptors, which people talk about for freeing up tough fat spots, especially when you're fasted. The limitation i

Hi-Tech Stimerex-ES by Hi Tech contains 150mg Caffeine (anhydrous), a effective dose for training performance and pump.

Key Highlights

  • 150mg caffeine anhydrous per tablet lays down a solid energy base. It blocks adenosine receptors to crank up alertness, cut fatigue feel, and give that quick mental boost you notice in 15-30 minutes.
  • 25mg ephedra extract is the heart of Stimerex-ES. These kinds of ingredients bring an adrenergic, heat-producing vibe, making it way more intense for fat loss than just plain caffeine tabs.
  • 25mg synephrine from citrus aurantium adds another big fat-burning path. It's popular in cutting supps because it helps with metabolism and hunger control without making the whole thing caffeine-dependent.
  • A 510mg prop blend packs multiple stims and helpers into one easy tablet. The plus is the stacked intensity; the minus is hidden doses for most stuff, so you can't break down exact science per ingredient.
  • Senegalia berlandieri extract delivers phenylethylamine alkaloids like phenylethylamine, methylsynephrine, and dimethylphenylethylamine types. They're in here for that mood lift, stronger drive, and urgent workout mindset people feel right away.
  • 2-Aminoisoheptane HCl amps up the heavy stim feel. It's common in advanced energy products for a bigger brain buzz than caffeine solo, but the amount isn't listed here.
  • Theobromine expands the methylxanthine side beyond caffeine. It usually feels smoother and sticks around longer, pairing caffeine's quick hit with a steadier stim wave.
  • Green tea extract finishes the fat-burning part. Here, it's more about catechin boosts to metabolism alongside the main stim crew, not just general health.

Hi-Tech Stimerex-ES by Hi Tech contains 150mg Caffeine (anhydrous), a effective dose for training performance and pump.

Who Is This For?

  • Bodybuilders cutting who need more than basic caffeine for fasted cardio or low-cal workouts. The 150mg caffeine, 25mg ephedra extract, 25mg synephrine, and extra alkaloids are made for chasing drive, hunger control, and that warm fat-loss feel when calories drop.
  • Seasoned fat-loss supp users who've done caffeine burners and find them weak now. Stimerex-ES clicks when you want a punchy nervous system hit from a small tablet over mild daily metabolism stuff.
  • Early morning gym rats wanting a quick tablet without pre-workout mixing. It's handy for cardio, circuits, or tough jobs when you need fast kickoff and less fuss.
  • Busy folks in a deficit battling low energy and hunger early in the day. The stim mix flips a stronger 'on' switch than coffee, especially when dieting motivation tanks.
  • People into classic fat burners over pump-loaded pre-workouts. It skips citrulline, beta-alanine, or hydration space to focus on stim power, which some advanced users love.
  • Athletes who know hunger and tiredness wreck serious cuts. With caffeine, synephrine, yohimbe, and phenylethylamine alkaloids overlapping, it's geared for that exact fight.

How to Use

Kick off with 1 tablet 20-30 minutes before lifting, cardio, or your tough energy/hunger spot. It's high-stim with hidden amounts beyond the 150mg caffeine, so new users test tolerance smart and stick to the label. Swallow with 8-16 oz water. Empty stomach often makes it hit quicker and stronger; with food, it softens but might slow the peak. Skip stacking with pre-workouts, other burners, big coffees, or energy drinks unless you're tracking total stims. Smart add-ons are non-stim like creatine monohydrate, electrolytes, and protein over more buzz. Tolerance builds, so lots of pros save it for cuts, fasted blocks, or deficit peaks—not all year. Skip late doses if you value sleep. Keep it sealed cool and dry, away from heat or moisture.

What to Expect

First 0-10 minutes are chill besides swallowing the tablet easy with water, though some catch early alertness hints. By 10-25 minutes, caffeine kicks in and the stim vibe builds with more wakefulness, warmth, and mental urgency. Around 25-60 minutes is usually peak time for experienced users: sharper focus, less food thoughts, and that heavy stim feel from caffeine stacked with ephedra extract, synephrine, yohimbe, and DMHA. From 60-180 minutes, it might hang on longer than plain caffeine tabs thanks to theobromine and citrus metabolism tweaks stretching the end. Days 1-7 are about checking tolerance—how your heart, mood, hunger, and sleep react. Weeks 2-4 don't build like creatine; it's about steady energy and hunger help in a cut, but watch for tolerance if you use it loose or late.

Key Ingredients

  • Caffeine Anhydrous — 150mg — Fast, measurable energy with proven alertness support

Hi-Tech Stimerex-ES by Hi Tech contains 150mg Caffeine (anhydrous), a effective dose for training performance and pump.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much caffeine is in Stimerex-ES per tablet?

Each tablet provides 150mg of caffeine anhydrous. That is a meaningful dose on its own, but this product feels stronger than a 150mg caffeine tablet because it also includes ephedra extract, 25mg synephrine, yohimbe, DMHA, and phenylethylamine alkaloids inside a proprietary blend.

Is Stimerex-ES a pre-workout or a fat burner?

It is best classified as a high-stim thermogenic fat burner that can also be used pre-workout. The formula is built around stimulant and thermogenic compounds rather than pump, hydration, or endurance ingredients, so its main strengths are energy, appetite control, and cutting support.

What does the 25mg ephedra extract actually mean?

It means the formula contains 25mg of ephedra extract per serving, which is a key part of its old-school thermogenic identity. What it does not tell you is the exact ephedrine alkaloid yield, so you cannot directly compare the product to classic ephedrine research with full precision.

Why does this product feel stronger than the caffeine amount suggests?

Because caffeine is only one part of the stimulant system. Synephrine, yohimbe, DMHA, Senegalia-derived phenylethylamine alkaloids, and likely metabolism-modifying ingredients like naringen and 6,7-dihydroxybergamottin all contribute to a broader, more forceful effect.

Is the formula fully transparent?

No. Beyond the confirmed 150mg caffeine, 25mg ephedra extract, and the label-indicated 25mg synephrine yield from citrus aurantium, most actives are contained in a 510mg proprietary blend without individual amounts disclosed.

Can I take Stimerex-ES with coffee or another pre-workout?

That is not a smart starting point. Since the formula already contains multiple stimulants beyond caffeine, adding coffee, energy drinks, or another stim-heavy pre-workout can increase the likelihood of rapid heartbeat, anxiety, elevated blood pressure, and sleep disruption.

When is the best time to take it?

Most users will do best taking 1 tablet 20-30 minutes before training, cardio, or the period of the day where appetite and energy are biggest issues. Avoid late-afternoon or evening use because the stimulant tail can last longer than expected.

Does Stimerex-ES need to be cycled?

There is no loading requirement, but cycling often makes practical sense because tolerance to stimulant-heavy formulas can rise over time. Many experienced users reserve products like this for cutting phases or the hardest weeks of a deficit instead of running them continuously.

What side effects are most likely with this formula?

The most common issues with this style of formula are increased heart rate, jitters, anxiety, sweating, appetite suppression, gastrointestinal discomfort on an empty stomach, and trouble sleeping if taken too late. Yohimbe, ephedra-style compounds, and hidden-dose stimulants inside the blend raise that risk compared with basic caffeine products.

What should I stack with Stimerex-ES for better overall results?

The smartest stack is non-stimulant support: creatine monohydrate for strength and ATP support, electrolytes for hydration during training or cardio, and protein to help preserve lean mass during a calorie deficit. Stacking more stimulants usually adds side effects faster than it adds results.

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★★★★★ 5
A fun heist adventure with a lovable cast of characters!
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Kaz Brekker is a young criminal mastermind with a knack for meticulously planning every step of a greater picture before making a single move. He's spent a lot of time gaining a reputation, gathering a small gang, and building a legend and mystique around himself. His ultimate goal is revenge, and every move he makes is just another step toward it. When he is hired to carry out an impossible heist, he needs to gather a crew and plan his moves even more carefully. Where this book truly shines is with its characters. Kaz and his crew are all very different personalities, and their banter and relationships with each other are all wonderful. Each of the six main characters are given full, compelling backstories, motivations, skill sets, personality quirks, and personal demons to sort out. It was a joy getting to know these characters and seeing them bounce off of each other. Kaz is an excellent character, and feels like a teenage supervillain-in-training. He is human, and suffers from trauma, insecurities, getting emotionally attached, but does everything he can to come off cold and detached to keep up with the legacy he has built for himself - and when you get to see Kaz from other peoples' perspectives, you can see just how successful he's become at it. I'll admit I was not a fan of Matthias, one of the POV characters, at first. He's well-written, but his worldview and way of thinking were difficult for me to wrap my head around or justify. As the story went on and Matthias got more fleshed out and complex, I came to love him. Although there are six main characters, only five of them get POV chapters -- the sixth is still a very interesting character, and I would love to see a bigger glimpse into his mindset. After finishing the book I can understand why he was not given his own chapters, and I'm VERY excited to learn more about him in the sequel. The worldbuilding is also very impressive. I understand that there are other books and trilogies and such set in this same world. I've yet to read the others at the time of writing this review, but I am intrigued by the world these characters live in, the customs and cultures of its people, the history that is alluded to, etc. This world feels real and fleshed out, and it's very clear that a lot of thought and care were put into it. Six of Crows is an extremely fun book, I'm pumped to read its sequel and the other stories set in this world, and to check out the Netflix series based on one of them! I highly recommend this book!!
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Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 4
4-stars: 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo
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This is going to be a very long review. I’m sorry ahead of time, but I knew it wouldn’t be a short review after I finished the book. Lots needed to be typed, but I promise no spoilers. Six of Crows is set in Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse, but this time readers will get to follow six different characters on a mission to pull off a very dangerous heist together. This book will pull you in different directions because all six characters get to tell the story from their point of view before, during, and after the heist. It’s crazy how Leigh Bardugo managed to keep up with all six points of view while building the storyline to this new epic adventure in the Grishaverse. Storyline/My Thoughts: First, if you read the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, then I will let you know now that Six of Crows doesn’t take place simultaneously as the trilogy. It’s set further in the years after the war has happened. Unfortunately, the Grisha are still treated horribly, and most are hidden or at Ravka helping the King rebuild, but this book is not focusing on that storyline. Instead, it’s focusing on six different characters, which each have a different personality and background. They are all supposed to be in their teens but come off as maturer in age. If you lived the way they did, then you would be much wiser in years to deal with the issues they have had to succumb. Readers will get to read some of their backstories when they tell their points of view in Six of Crows. (It’s amazing how authors can keep up with everything. I can’t even remember yesterday sometimes due to memory issues.) I’m going to try to break down what I liked about each character without going overboard. I loved how Leigh Bardugo wrote each character differently. This is one reason why I was interested in the book. Kaz Brekker has a heartbreaking back story, but he has managed to fight through everything thrown at him. He has a disability that requires him to have a cane, but he’s stronger than ever. He’s one scary character, even to his team, because he plans things that will put himself and everyone at risk. I enjoyed his character, especially after finding out what happened to him. He’s on a mission for revenge for what happened to him, and he will do anything to get that revenge. One thing that drove me crazy about him is his feelings for a particular character that he would rather deny than tell the truth. Just tell her!!!! Inej Ghafa is by far my favorite character of the six. She’s been through a lot too, and Kaz saved her from the life she had at the Menagerie. She became known as the Wraith since she’s able to sneak up on people. She’s a fighter. She puts Kaz in his place a couple of times, and only she can do it to him. I could go on and on about her character. I loved getting to read her point of view. Jesper Fahey has a secret that he’s unwilling to share with anyone on the team until he has to on the heist. He has a gambling issue, but he’s an excellent sharpshooter. I loved how even he questioned Kaz, but he also became friendly with another person on the heist. Nina Zenit is a Grisha Heartrender who uses her magic to survive the slums. Her abilities include controlling someone’s breathing, heart, and cells in their bodies. She’s one Grisha you don’t want to mess with, and in this book, she ends up putting herself at risk for everyone else to survive. Matthias Helva is a former druskelle and a Fjerdan witch hunter. Both Nina and he are dangerous together because he can’t stand what she is, and Nina is trying to make it right by Matthias. They have a complicated past and relationship that could put the others at risk. Matthias is one person you either could trust or not, and there were times I didn’t feel I could trust him with the group during the heist. Wylan Van Eck is someone that Kaz brings to the crew for leverage since the person who requested Kaz’s help happens to be Wylan’s father. Wylan, though, has his own tricks up his sleeve, and I hope I get to know him more in the next book. He fit right into the crew during the heist. All six are on a dangerous heist to break out a scientist from an impenetrable prison and put themselves at risk of being put in jail or, worst, being killed. (It’s all Kaz’s fault, but it was a deal that no one could turn down.) The heist reminded me of the movie Ocean’s Eleven, but much more risk to it, and instead of stealing money and gold, they have to steal a person. This person is someone everyone wants for themselves since they have created something that will change the odds. The thing that drove me bonkers about this book was how slow it started for me. It took me a while to gain my interest in the story. I’m used to reading multiple POVs, so that was not an issue. It was the issue of getting to the heist, going through everything, and then how it ended. It took a while to get through it all. I also was bothered by how Kaz did not get the revenge he wanted in this book. He had a chance but didn’t take it. He deserves revenge for what happened to him. He also didn’t share his feelings with a specific character that he should have in this book. I hope he starts sharing them in the next book. I know Kaz will be out for revenge even further in the next book, but for something else entirely. Overall, this book receives four stars from me. I think if the book would’ve grasped me from the beginning and not been slow to start, then I would have given it five stars. There was a lot to take in the beginning. Leigh Bardugo is a master at storytelling, though, and I can’t wait to see the Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows books be brought to life in the Netflix series. I already love the actors/actresses they chose to play the book characters. Now I need to make time to read the Crooked Kingdom because this book left me with a cliffhanger. Standalone or Part of Series: It’s part of the Six of Crows Duology. It’s also part of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse. (If you read the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, then you will read about certain characters in this book from the current characters. There will be a moment of clarity of who Nina is and where she came from, and why she ended up with the crew. I don’t think you have to read the Shadow and Bone Trilogy to read this book, but I feel readers will miss out on some connections between the books.) Cliffhanger: Yes. Would I recommend this book? Yes. If you are a fan of YA Fantasy involving a dangerous heist with six different characters, you will enjoy this book. I also would recommend the audiobook if you enjoy listening to books. The narrators were fantastic at having the characters come to life when I listened to the book instead of reading it.
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Suzanne Wiseman
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
This may just be my new favorite YA Fantasy series!
Format: Hardcover
*May contain spoilers Six of Crows is one of those books that I could truly kick myself for waiting so long to read. Now that I’ve finally finished reading it, all I keep thinking is what a fool I was to deprive myself of one of the most original and amazing fantasy stories I’ve ever read. I feel like I’m not even going to begin to do this book justice, but hopefully, since I’m pretty sure I’m one of the last people on the planet to actually read it, you guys will all just nod your heads in agreement because you already know why Six of Crows is such a fabulous read. For those unfamiliar with the basic storyline, Six of Crows follows Kaz Brekker, a teenage criminal mastermind, who has been offered an opportunity to achieve wealth beyond his wildest dreams. How? By completing what can probably best be described as Mission Impossible. He has to break into the Ice Court, a heavy guarded military stronghold that has never successfully been broken into before. Once inside, his mission is to locate and smuggle out a scientist who is being held hostage there because he possesses knowledge on how to amplify and weaponize magic. Kaz knows enough about the dangers of the Ice Court to know that, without the right team, this heist is going to be nearly impossible, possibly even a suicide mission. Lucky for Kaz though, he knows exactly who the right team is: a deadly gang of young thugs, thieves, and runaways who are just desperate enough to agree to be part of this crazy mission. LIKES What I loved most about Six of Crows are the characters. Leigh Bardugo has crafted some of the most fascinating and unique characters I’ve come across in YA fantasy. I always enjoy stories that feature an anti-hero and with Kaz and his “Crows,” we have 6 anti-heroes! I love anti-heroes because they’re always such complex characters and these characters are no different. What each of the Crows have in common is that they have no family and they’ve each had to do some pretty awful things in the name of survival, including resorting to thievery and murder. Through flashbacks that give us backstory on each of the characters, however, Bardugo manages to make this gang of thugs so sympathetic that you can’t help but fall in love with them. I also liked the angle that each character seemed to have their own, sometimes selfish motives, for wanting to be a part of Kaz’s mission and it added an element of suspense at times, as I wondered if someone would sabotage the mission to serve their own needs. It’s hard to pick a favorite character because they’re all so badass, but Kaz is definitely near the top of my list. As I’ve already mentioned, he’s a criminal mastermind. Even though he’s a teenager, his reputation precedes him and he is feared by many in Ketterdam, the city where the story takes place. Kaz can be as greedy as he can be cruel, but he’s also so brilliant, brazen, and daring that you can’t help being drawn to him. Kaz is also haunted by events from his past that left him alone and destitute, and he’s highly motivated by the desire for revenge against the man he holds responsible for what happened. In addition to Kaz, there are also two badass female characters, Inej and Nina. Inej, known as the wraith, has a reputation for being somewhat of a ninja. Kaz calls her his spider because she can climb her way pretty much anywhere and can do so undetected, a very handy skill in their line of “work.” She’s also very skilled with knives and is perhaps the most murderous member of Kaz’s team. I just loved watching her in action as she cut down anyone who posed a threat to the team. What made Inej especially fascinating to me was the connection between her and Kaz. As much as Kaz tries to be all business, all the time and never show any emotion or weakness, it’s clear that he has a soft spot when it comes to Inej and her safety. It’s also pretty clear that there’s a good chance the feeling is mutual. Nina is what is known as a Grisha, which means she possesses magical abilities. For the purposes of Kaz’s mission, Nina can use that magic to do useful things like slow people’s heartrates down until they lose consciousness. She can also use her powers for healing purposes, also handy when you’re on a super-dangerous mission. As we learn from her backstory, Nina’s people have been persecuted for years because of their magic -- imprisoned, tortured, and even burned at the stake. Because the Grisha are the ones whose magic would be weaponized, Nina has personal reasons for wanting to take part in this mission. Matthias is one of the characters that intrigued me the most. At first, I couldn’t stand him, but the more I got to know about him, the more I just grew to adore him. Kaz recruits him by breaking him out of jail and offering him a pardon for his crimes in exchange for his help with the mission. Kaz sees Matthias as one of the biggest assets to the team because he used to work in the Ice Castle and can therefore give them the overall layout of the place, how the security works, etc. Matthias is torn because he knows he should be loyal to the Ice Castle, but at the same time, how can you turn down a chance to be pardoned so that you can get your life back? What makes the whole situation even more complicated is that he and Nina have shared history and he holds her responsible for his imprisonment. Tension, much? I swear I was convinced those two were going to kill each other for about half the book! Beneath all that hate they seemed to have for each other though, you could sense there was something more, an almost smoldering attraction for one another. Let me tell you – I’m not usually big on romance, but I was shipping the heck out of Nina and Matthias! Jesper and Wylan. While these two guys were clearly assets to the team as well with their knowledge of weapons and explosives, respectively, what I loved most about Jesper and Wylan was that they provided a bit of comic relief where the other characters were so intense all the time. Jesper and Wylan teased each other relentlessly and their banter was just hilarious at times. The world building in Six of Crows is also top notch. Bardugo paints a vivid picture of Ketterdam with its rival street gangs swarming around duking it out for power. It’s a dark and gritty world, as well as a dangerous one, filled with assorted thieves, predators, and traitors. It’s hard to know who, if anyone, can be trusted. The atmosphere definitely creates a sensation that all of the characters are vulnerable to attack by anyone anywhere so they have to be in survival mode at all times. The Grisha magic system is also well thought out and vividly drawn. I went into Six of Crows without having read the Grisha series, which was probably a mistake as I’m sure it would have further enriched my understanding of the Grisha magic and their history, but even without having read it, I still felt like I completely understood the magic and why it would be such a valuable weapon if it could be amplified and harnessed. Imagine practically indestructible armies of Grisha fighting on your behalf. You’d be unstoppable. Action, Action, Action! As I’m sure you can imagine just based on the details of their mission, Six of Crows is truly action-packed. There are endless twists and turns, obstacles that need to be overcome, enemies that need to be taken out, plans that fall apart and then need to be improvised. Although the novel starts out at a fairly slow pace as we are meeting each character and establishing the world of Ketterdam, once Kaz and his gang get started on their missions, it’s like jumping on a thrill ride that doesn’t stop until the final page. DISLIKES I can’t really say this is a dislike of the book, but it did take me about a hundred pages or so to really become invested in the characters and get sucked into the story. Again, I’m chalking up my slow start to needing extra time to understand the Grisha magic and how it worked because I didn’t read the Grisha trilogy first. Once I did get sucked in, however, there was no stopping me. It probably took me 3 or 4 days to get to page 100, but then I inhaled the last 300 or so pages in another day and a half. I guess my advice would if you are struggling to get into it, stick with it until they actually get started with the planning of their mission. It might be a slow build in the beginning, but it’s a wild ride from that point to the very end. FINAL THOUGHTS I truly loved pretty much everything about Six of Crows, hence why I’m kicking myself for having waited so long to read it. Up until now, Victoria Schwab’s Shades of Magic series has been, hands down, my favorite YA fantasy series. I have to say though, Six of Crows is seriously giving it a run for its money. RATING: 4.5 STARS
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M Burks
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 3
Adult Fiction disguised as YA
Format: Kindle
When you first read the blurb and or the initial chapters of Crows, you’d think this was an adult fantasy book. The book even reads like adult fantasy, until you discover it’s anything but. I think the biggest plot twist to this is in the way the author matter-of-factly tells you the exact age of her characters and its always coupled after explaining that characters extraordinary background. Somehow it’s possible to be a seasoned assassin, rogue or racketeer (or all three, in that order) at just 13-17 years old. Somehow you can live the life of a jaded 50-year-old at the ripe ol’ age of 12. Somehow all the adults are either too rich, too dense or too dead (or all three, in that order) to operate a lucrative underground business, but kids are exceptionably capable. Somehow it’s possible to be a father-figure to people the same age as you. I’m specifically talking about Kaz here. He’s like that hardnose uncle who grunts all the time and tells you only what he wants you to hear. I loled each time he scolded a member of his crew. Initially (before I knew the ages of these people) I thought Kaz & Inej’s relationship was more a teacher/mentor relationship, but then it morphed into this awkward romance where Kaz has less personality than a rubber ducky and Inej a lukewarm glass of water. To be fair, Inej got better as the story progressed, becoming the only one I really liked. To the author’s credit, she does make a point to explain Numbuh One—I mean, Kaz’s abnormal cynical mannerism. But then the other characters (who are younger btw) act similarly. What’s their excuse? It was jarring to get behind, but what aided me through was that I just pictured everyone looking like the main cast from Kids Next Door and it helped tremendously! Matthidus and Nina are virtually the same character. Their chapters were a drag on the narrative due to the fact that these two NEVER STFU about what they did to one another. It’s the “woe, it’s me” amped up to a thousand. Jesper and Wylan were cool… that’s all I have to say about them. Never at one point did I have a liking to any of the characters (besides Inej), neither did I feel they were ever in any real danger. Kaz is a walking-talking dues ex machina. The characters find themselves in a bind and he already has the solution to their problems. He’s like Superman morphed with Batman while the other characters are just your bog standard Metropolis denizens who constantly need saving or guidance. In a nutshell, he’s a Mary Sue. I found the pacing bogged down to the point that it was hard to keep my eyes open while reading. Not because it’s badly written but because the author constantly reverts back to the characters’ backstory over and over again. There would be a needless flashback in the middle of a fight scene. Characters near death randomly float off to dream land while getting the crap beat out of them. It was jarring. Closing remarks All-in-All, Crows is a unique book. I can’t really talk about the plot without spoiling anything, but it’s innovative and engaging. I can say the book is worth your time if you can circumvent the kids playing grownup, then you should enjoy it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2019
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Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Fallen Angels, fae, vampires, oh my!
Format: Kindle
Rating: 4.5 | Spice: 2 (but a good slow-burn) • Main Characters: Huntyr and Wolf • I couldn’t wait to read this book; there was so much hype about it! And there was no doubt why. I fell in love with the characters and the plot itself. This book is mainly plot driven more than friction driven but it’s easy to follow along with. The characters are fun, easily understood. The main setting is at an academy where both the main characters are going through trials and building strength for the final test, The Transcendent. There are fantastic side characters as well. I loved the camaraderie between Huntyr and her friends. But we don’t like Lanson. 😆 We do have some plot twists that come into play throughout the book. Secrets and betrayal to be seen. I did adore Wolf and Huntyr’s relationship. It was a classic slow burn trope. They didn’t hit it off fast, but in time their feelings grew. I loved their banter, so sexy. Wolf is your next book boyfriend; Huntyr is your next vampire assassin independent bad-a*s female. Themes include loyalty, trust, self-discovery, a true slow burn romance. Side note: book ends on a angsty cliffhanger! • Emily, thank you for writing this awesome novel and I cannot wait to devour Book 2, Blood So Brutal! 😍 • Happy reading, my lovelies! xo
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024

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