I loved it from the start, did not want to put it down. She is an amazing author and is excellent at telling a wonderful story.

<strong>Loved it</strong>

This book was just amazeballs! So totally different from Pestilence. War was absolutely terrifying and Miriam was such a strong and resilient female character.

What did I like? These covers…. Just wow! Author really outdid herself! So War is the next horsemen to visit the earth and falls for Miriam. The chemistry between these two just singe the pages. The world building in this book was incredible! Prepare to get sucked in.

Would I recommend or buy? I have the series in paperback! All of them have great Alpha men and strong heroines that save the day! I highly recommend! Love the new Bloom covers!

I'm glad that the sequel didn't let me down!

In the second book of the series we meet War, the possessive alpha male who came to destroy humanity.
Miriam is not a damsel in distress, she knows how to weild a weapon and kill to survive. She crossed path with the horsemen, then she was claimed as War's wife. She's able to understand the Angelic language although she never learnt it beforehand.

Miriam hates War from their first interaction, but she was forced to leave with him as his "wife." She tried several times to escape and run away from him, I admire her courage when she saved some innocent lives despite knowing War's plans--which is to bring suffering for the humanity.

Trope: fated mate, enemies to lovers, war, possessive alpha male, dark romance

Thank you to Net Galley and the Publisher for this Advanced Readers Copy of War by Laura Thalassa, this was definitely a trippy book and probably best purchased as an ebook.

Such a good read! I'm just recently getting into fantasy romance and this was a great book. This was my first read from Laura Thalassa but now I'm going to look into her other books!

Laura Thalassa is one of my favourite authors for NA fantasy romance, I’ve read these previously when they first came out I devoured each one and I was happy to see a new release in paperback too, I will be getting these definitely as I only have ebooks. I loved my reread, the descriptions, the chemistry and her wonderful storylines. War is my favourite of all 4 books, but they are all 5 star reads so that’s just personal opinion and taste. You need to read these books they’re brilliant and I loved this the most, it needs more than 5 stars

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The second horseman has come laying waste to whole towns and amassing a huge army as he passes through Jerusalem. There is no stopping this indestructible man and when War takes Miriam hostage and calls her wife, she is forced to endure him. But he shows her a gentler side and she starts to wonder if love can conquer war, if only she surrenders to it.
I started out hating War with his uncompromising attitude toward his mission, but there were subtle changes in his character that started to show his humanity. By the end I was loving his relationship with Miriam and almost threw the book across the room when something shocking happened! I'm absolutely loving this action packed face paced dark romance series. Famine comes next... bring him on!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

*2023 VERSION WITH THE REWRITES*
I compared this one to the 2019 version almost line for line and while there’s no major changes, I did notice that it definitely reads better. Some of the terms have been modernized, there are lines that are now italicized to set them apart, and little typos and errors have been fixed.

One of the things I noticed reading this for a second time were the locations. I loved how they traveled from the Middle East down through Egypt, following the Nile River. War used to be my favorite Horsemen, but knowing what’s coming next, he’s not as powerful as I once thought he was. However, what he lacks in intensity and drama he more than makes up for in sweetness. Seriously, you can’t help but swoon for this angelic destroyer no matter how much he doesn’t understand about human life.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for the advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

War by Laura Thalassa, the second installment in the Four Horsemen series, delves deeper into a post-apocalyptic world where survival, passion, and redemption intertwine. This intense and gripping novel pushes the boundaries of enemies-to-lovers romance, challenging readers to question the blurred lines between love and war.

Miriam Elmahdy, the courageous protagonist, finds herself thrust into a nightmare when she becomes entangled with War, one of the fearsome horsemen of the apocalypse. Thalassa skillfully portrays Miriam's conflicting emotions as she navigates her complicated relationship with War. Their connection evolves amidst the backdrop of chaos and destruction, forcing Miriam to reconcile the atrocities committed by War with the glimpses of humanity she witnesses within him.

Thalassa's world-building in War is nothing short of remarkable. The author paints a vivid and desolate landscape, immersing readers in a war-torn reality that drips with tension and despair. The rich descriptions bring each scene to life, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the story.

The character development in War is commendable. Miriam is a complex and resilient heroine who wrestles with her feelings for War while striving to save humanity. Thalassa excels at creating multi-dimensional characters who navigate morally gray areas, adding depth and complexity to the narrative. The dynamics between Miriam and War are intense and captivating, albeit challenging for some readers due to the nature of War's actions.

The pacing of the story is swift and engaging, making it difficult to put the book down. Thalassa's addictive writing style draws readers in, making the pages fly by. While the overall formula of the series may be similar, War manages to distinguish itself with its unique plot twists and surprises.

This is the second book in The Four Horsemen series and I must say that I enjoyed it a whole lot more than Pestilence. Not that Pestilence was a bad book, I just didn’t like it as much as this one. But just like Pestilence, War was a really fast read. I don’t know what it is about these books but I both read them in less than two days so War was quite the page-turner.

This story is about Miriam Elmahdy who lives in Jeruzalem and is trying to survive, as best as she can, by making weapons. It’s what she’s good at. Then the day came that the horseman of War and his army come into the city. Once Miriam’s path crosses with War, he immediately declares her as his wife. Miriam, of course, is having none of that and so a battle of wills begins.

My thing with Pestilence was that the romance between the two characters went a little too fast for my liking but with War I felt it was paced in a way better way. And then there was War himself. I just couldn’t help but love him instantly. Even though he was making war and killing people along his army, I was really smitten by him.

And then there was Miriam, who fit perfectly with War although she didn’t want to see it herself at first. Miriam fought War with all her might. The bickering between them was actually hot at some points but bit by bit Miriam started giving into her heart. In the meantime she never gave up on trying to save humans from being killed, which I thought was really important. It enraged War until he also started giving in bit by bit. Like I said they fit perfectly together.

I’m really looking forward toward book three, Famine. I can’t wait to see how different it’ll be from both Pestilence and War. I’ve already seen good reviews of Famine so my hopes are already pretty high.

War by Laura Thalassa is an intense second installment in the Four Horsemen series. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this novel delivers a complex tale of survival, passion, and redemption - blurring the lines between enemies and lovers.

The protagonist, Miriam Elmahdy, finds herself thrust into a nightmarish reality as she becomes entangled with War, one of the fearsome horsemen of the apocalypse. Thalassa expertly portrays the conflicting emotions Miriam experiences as she navigates her relationship with War. The development of their bond is turbulent to say the least, and may not sit well with some readers, given the atrocities he commits. Meanwhile. Miriam struggles to reconcile the destructive nature of War with the glimpses of humanity she witnesses within him.

However, Thalassa's world-building in War is nothing short of remarkable. The vivid descriptions immerse readers into a war-torn landscape, where every page drips with tension and despair. Additionally, Thalassa excels at crafting memorable and multi-dimensional characters who navigate morally gray areas, adding layers of complexity to the narrative.

Fans of the series will be entertained by the intense dynamics between Miriam and War, leaving them eagerly anticipating the next installment in this addictive series.

Thank you to Bloom Books and NetGalley for proving me with an advanced copy of this re-release. This edition of War will be available August 15, 2023.

I finished reading War practically in one sitting. After reading Pestilence, I knew I had to go into the rest of the series with a strong sense of suspending my disbelief and it paid off for this book. I also liked Miriam and War's relationship better than I liked Pestilence's story (plus somehow crying out War's name in the throws of passion seemed less weird). War contains a couple of memorable secondary characters, like Miriam's friend Zara.

Not a ton of graphic sex in this book, but plenty of gore.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the preview read! I'm looking forward to the next one!

Laura thalassa does it again with the second installment in the four horseman series!
Miriam and War’s relationship begins when he is about to kill her on the battlefield only to realize she is his wife. I don’t know what the author puts in these books but they are addicting. Like the first book I was able to read this 500+ page book in less than a day. I was a little worried that this would feel like a repeat of the first book because these stories all follow a similar formula. While there are some overall similarities, I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was different. I am excited to continue this series!
Thanks to NetGalley and Bloom Books for the ARC in exchange for a review!

This book is daring, gripping and jut takes you by the throat from page one. Beautifully described battles and.... spicier scenes. Lol

The world building and timeline is continued in this book from Pestilence. It shows another type of Horseman and is a lot more deep than I would have imagined.

The main female character is bold, daring and determined. She shows another aspect of humanity that the Horsemen can admire and fall for.

The new cover is also amazing

I loved War even more than the first book in the series. I felt the character development was deeper than Pestilence. The new covers are fantastic. They are eye catching and look gorgeous. I can’t wait to purchase them when they release.

"Netet wä neterwej."
You are the one He sent me.
"Netet tayj hemet."
You are my wife.
“I am yours and you are mine, Miriam-
but I am not like you, and you should never forget that."
I enjoyed Pestilence … A LOT. But there was something even more primal and intense about War that at first I could place but then … it blended into something more that I couldn’t help but love !!!
Another enemies to lovers, some more forced proximity. But this time we have some secrets signals and messages leaving hints about Miriam, a young woman of 22 who lost everything, is War’s destined wife!!!!! I loved that !!!!! I cannot put to words the intense feeling I had right in my stomach each and every time War said “my wife” or even just “wife”. His arrogance and the violence he brought along with him, were simply indicative of his nature and his purpose. The reason he was even created. But there was something about Miriam, her resilience and her stubbornness and her “soft heart” that made him fall for her in an unexpected way not even the almighty horseman of the apocalypse could predict. Their tension, their banter, their connection and their arguments were everything, and I loved immensely every second I experienced it !!! In a story about SURRENDER and love … what Miriam and War went through … tests it all !!! I cannot wait to read book three !!!
"You are a curious creature, that is all." He flashes me a sly smile. " curious, dangerous”
“It's the power of love that I find beautiful."
"Call the men in. Tonight the dead will not rise."
"For your soft heart."
"That's what you do for those you love," he says. "You bring them back."

I just finished the book War by Laura Thalassa, the second book in the four horseman series. This book follows the heroine Miriam Elmahdy in a Post Apololyic world. Pestilence has already come and wiped out most of the people in the world, and at the introduction of this book, War has been running a rampage for several years with his army, leaving none alive in his wake.

War has come to Jerusalem, her city, and when Miriam sees War, her motto of "be brave," she decides she will kill him. Instead of death, he claims her as his bride. Now along with his army, she and her indestructible "husband" pliage and plunder town to town, and Miriam is set on stopping him. If not by force, then by showing that there is more to humanity than war and violence.

I was intrigued by this book; it made me think of that saying about what happens when an unstoppable force meets an unmovable object. One has to surrender. This book had a lot of that push and pull. Will they/won't they submit to each other, their beliefs, and finally love?

I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it, and I'm looking forward to continuing in this series.

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This book was even better than the first! The character development is phenomenal. The love story is making me excited to read the next two books in the series. I am immediately starting the next book!

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Bloom Books for the arc of this book.

Absolutely fantastic.
Fast paced, well constructed, well executed.
The story continues with second horseman War .. while doing his "divine" task he finds Miriam and call her - wife- yeah you read this right .. can you imagine? Oof ..
Battle of wills, tension, forced proximity and of course some plot twists you'll be reading this book non- stop.. can't wait to read Famine ...
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Thanks to author, publishers and netgalley for giving me this arc in exchange of my honest opinion

This is the second book in the Four Horsemen series, and it didn't disappoint. While it didn't match the first book's awesomeness, it kept me hooked. The focus on War's character was intense, and the chemistry between the characters was electric. The post-apocalyptic world-building was vivid, and the action scenes were thrilling. Although the pacing was a bit off at times, overall, it was a compelling addition to the series. I can't wait to see what comes next in this dark and captivating world!