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mookayla's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
This book was recommended to me due to the "gaming" theme, but I didn't think it would be my cup of tea. However, I stand corrected- It was a delicious cup of smutty goodness!! I'm also surprised at just how much story was packed into a 90 page spicy ebook, not to mention the sprinkling of fluff. It was overall just really well done; and I definitely see myself checking out Dana Isaly's other books/novellas! ♡
Ps. Highly recommend to fans of Corpse 🤫
Spice: 🌶 🌶🌶🌶🌶/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Violence
ileanareads's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
mj_86's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
jadekost's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
bimbette85's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide
geesusbeesus's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
renpuspita's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.5
3,5 stars
Games We Play is the first book by Dana Isaly that I'd read and well, didn't meet my expectation but it's not bad either. The writing can be too over the place, especially the BDSM parts that seems like jumbled and written half-assed (lel, is this even a term XD). The kink kinda come from nowhere too, lol. Like degradation, daddy kink, spanks, humiliation, but imho not that hard to read? BDSM not my favorite theme but I can feel that the BDSM element in this book is not that good.
Anyhoo, despite the criticism, I feel entertained. I think Jack a.k.a Joker will be a jerk but turn up he's a cinnamon roll guys with the right amount of protectiveness and possessiveness. Quinlan is not that bad either, although when -trigger warning there- she talk about her attempt to suicide can be triggering to some. The epilogue kinda cute, tho. So what if they end up married, lol. Lastly I got stressed enough because of work, so the epilogue is like a balm to my soul and remind me why I always love reading romance at the first place.
Games We Play might not be a solid starter for One Night series, but Dana Isaly introduced reader to Jack's friends. Since this is part of series, the book will feature different hero and heroine and their one night, and next is Wes's chance. I hope he's as interesting as Jack, or..better.
Games We Play is the first book by Dana Isaly that I'd read and well, didn't meet my expectation but it's not bad either. The writing can be too over the place, especially the BDSM parts that seems like jumbled and written half-assed (lel, is this even a term XD). The kink kinda come from nowhere too, lol. Like degradation, daddy kink, spanks, humiliation, but imho not that hard to read? BDSM not my favorite theme but I can feel that the BDSM element in this book is not that good.
Anyhoo, despite the criticism, I feel entertained. I think Jack a.k.a Joker will be a jerk but turn up he's a cinnamon roll guys with the right amount of protectiveness and possessiveness. Quinlan is not that bad either, although when -trigger warning there- she talk about her attempt to suicide can be triggering to some. The epilogue kinda cute, tho. So what if they end up married, lol. Lastly I got stressed enough because of work, so the epilogue is like a balm to my soul and remind me why I always love reading romance at the first place.
Games We Play might not be a solid starter for One Night series, but Dana Isaly introduced reader to Jack's friends. Since this is part of series, the book will feature different hero and heroine and their one night, and next is Wes's chance. I hope he's as interesting as Jack, or..better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
bookwormneedsbooks's review against another edition
The dog collar, dog bed and the slap not for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
brittanylee0302's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Reread 7/23/23
4.5 out of 5*s
The first time I read this book, I rated it like a typical novel & I feel like it doesn't deserve that rating because it's not a typical novel. It is spicy smut & for that it definitely deserves a 4.5. My only complaint is that the beginning of the book is super spicy & starts to fizzle as the book goes on which is a little disappointing. The writing is a little repetitive at spots too but other than that, this book was pretty good & im ready for the next!
2.5 out of 5 stars
There was no story line at all in this book, no character development, none of that. But the spice held it all together 5/5 spice 0/5 storyline & 0/5 character devopment.
4.5 out of 5*s
The first time I read this book, I rated it like a typical novel & I feel like it doesn't deserve that rating because it's not a typical novel. It is spicy smut & for that it definitely deserves a 4.5. My only complaint is that the beginning of the book is super spicy & starts to fizzle as the book goes on which is a little disappointing. The writing is a little repetitive at spots too but other than that, this book was pretty good & im ready for the next!
2.5 out of 5 stars
There was no story line at all in this book, no character development, none of that. But the spice held it all together 5/5 spice 0/5 storyline & 0/5 character devopment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Abandonment
pinklilypad's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt