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vivivi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Pretty good but the ending dragged on a bit with two kidnapping-esque instances happening one after the other.
Before that though, I enjoyed it immensely. I like the character interactions. It's not a comedy, but there are light-hearted moments.
I knew how some things were going to turn out, but I couldn't figure out how they would explain it, so it was satisfying in the end when identities were revealed.
Before that though, I enjoyed it immensely. I like the character interactions. It's not a comedy, but there are light-hearted moments.
I knew how some things were going to turn out, but I couldn't figure out how they would explain it, so it was satisfying in the end when identities were revealed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Torture, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
books_with_em_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
4.0
I'm having a hard time rating this book, but I feel like it's good for what it is - a fantasy romance.
This is a plot heavy romance with decent world building, interesting conflict and a clear plot to drive the story forward. I enjoyed the world, the characters and the relationship dynamic. It's toxic and possessive of course, but I kinda love it.
I would probably call this a medium burn, and found myself really enjoying the tension and banter in the start of the book. The story works well as a stand-alone, but I will pick up the sequel to see where this goes!
I must say - I found the author overplayed the sexual abuse storyline. It's very graphic and we keep coming back to it again and again.
This is a plot heavy romance with decent world building, interesting conflict and a clear plot to drive the story forward. I enjoyed the world, the characters and the relationship dynamic. It's toxic and possessive of course, but I kinda love it.
I would probably call this a medium burn, and found myself really enjoying the tension and banter in the start of the book. The story works well as a stand-alone, but I will pick up the sequel to see where this goes!
I must say - I found the author overplayed the sexual abuse storyline. It's very graphic and we keep coming back to it again and again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Toxic relationship
nicole_thereader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Sexual content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War