Immortal Longings

After the first 30% i thought i was going to absolutely hate the book, i almost dropped it at 50% but i kept going because i was curious and I was actually kinda sorta interested in the next 30% following that (only to get annoyed again at the latter parts of the book) and i don't hate the book.
The world-building was ABSOLUTE rubbish, it was a mess. The world-building details were scattered throughout the book at random moments and it was wasn't well done at all. It was as if Chloe Gong came up with an semi-interesting magic system/plot but had no idea how to actually make it work and made it up as she wrote the book (at least in my humble opinion). I am not usually one to be super nitpicky (at least i dont think i am) but the world-building was so jarring i just couldn't help but pin point and get really annoyed. I don't think it makes very much sense at all. The games also felt like an accessory just to make the plot a bit more entertaining and action packed more than anything else. At the end of the day, i feel like i have way more questions than I have answers. 

All this being said, despite the characters and the romance both reading YA (unsurpisingly), i did not hate them. Am i attached? no, not at all, but unlike in the last two books I've read, i did not want to throw the characters off the cliff. 
They are by no means outstanding or unique in any way, but i enjoyed them enough tbh. The characters however, especially the MC, were not morally gray or too complex. Also, the romance could've been so much better if it was more build up before the confessions started slapping you in the face – but i am generally an advocate of slow burn so maybe this is why it kinda ruined what could've been. It just ended up feeling very juvenile at the end of the day.
I also enjoyed the overall vibes and the violence in the book, i thought they were both kinda fun. Would've loved to see more violence tbh (sorry not sorry).

Overall, the writing was a mess but i didn't hate it like i hate some other books. Will I read a sequel? I am not sure, i might depending on what will be the setting/plot for it, but i did not enjoy the ending to this book so maybe not.

I will also say that throughout listening to the book, i felt like it read like an action flick. A lot of action, some violence, some romance and a plot that didn't make a lot of sense. I can totally see the appeal and i think if you go in with the right expectations, it can be an enjoyable read! but if you go into it expecting a well-thoughtout fantasy, you might be disappointed.

I hope this review doesn't come off as too negative, you're totally valid if you love the book!! I just wish i did.