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leti_abazi's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bethgriffin's review against another edition
2.0
Whilst this book was good and the spicy scenes were good between the lovers, it definitely seemed a little far fetched for my taste. But overall, good ending. Like what happened to Greer? She became a ghost throughout the whole book. It just could’ve been better.
kindleafterdark's review against another edition
3.0
2.5/5
The first two in the series were ridiculously amazing..but somehow this one just lost me. I don't like that Greer was pretty much MIA for the majority of the story, other than when they banged. The spice is really the only thing that kept me engaged enough to finish the book..bc for the second half of it, i felt like I was reading an entirely different story. A bit of a letdown tbh, but I love SS so I'm still gonna read anything she writes lol
The first two in the series were ridiculously amazing..but somehow this one just lost me. I don't like that Greer was pretty much MIA for the majority of the story, other than when they banged. The spice is really the only thing that kept me engaged enough to finish the book..bc for the second half of it, i felt like I was reading an entirely different story. A bit of a letdown tbh, but I love SS so I'm still gonna read anything she writes lol
canadagirl1008's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
icedviennalatte's review against another edition
5.0
This series is going to be etched into my heart and flowing through my veins for the rest of my days tbh. Words truly can't describe how much I love this story. American King was an excellent conclusion to the New Camelot series. Where do I even begin?
Ash has been the strongest force in the series. Greer and Embry's hearts are bound to Ash and their love for him is what brings them together. Despite being the most pivotal character in these books, Ash has remained shrouded in mystery, and his layers are slowly peeled back in book 1 and 2. In American King, we finally experience Ash's POV; we grow to understand Ash deeply and watch him develop over half a lifetime. Ash isn't a bad guy, but he has made some...questionable choices in the previous books. Some were intentional, and some actions were committed in ignorance. He is a noble leader and hero to the United States, and he is a devoted lover...but there is darkness in his past. Ash is an incredibly complex man and I can't help but love him so much. I love seeing such a powerful and dominant man express moments of intense vulnerability and compassion for his loved ones, especially toward Greer and Embry. He would do anything for his lovers (which he does) and he treats them with so much love and warmth. There are small bits of Embry and Greer's POVs in American King, but this book focuses on Ash's experience. I love learning more and more about the characters, their relationships, and this alternate world in each POV and flashback.
Sierra Simone's prose is outstanding as usual. I took my sweet time reading this book because I didn't want this series to end, but also because I wanted to fully absorb every word. Her writing is poetic and beautiful. The way she writes sex and kink is beautiful. I could literally write an entire dissertation on how gorgeous her writing is.
To be honest, this series is FILLED with angst, which I loved, but it was a lot for me to process emotionally at times. I sped through American Queen and American Prince, but my heart couldn't handle all of the angst in American King and I needed to take breaks. The whole series was an emotional rollercoaster, but American King destroyed me the most. I accidentally spoiled some major events for myself, and even though I knew what was coming, I was still flooded with emotions. I still loved the angst so much though.
I'll never forget this series. I think New Camelot will be living rent-free in my head for a very long time. I will 10000% be re-reading at some point because this has become one of my favorite series of all time. And to think that I usually don't like poly romances LOL. Sierra Simone you are the best!
Ash has been the strongest force in the series. Greer and Embry's hearts are bound to Ash and their love for him is what brings them together. Despite being the most pivotal character in these books, Ash has remained shrouded in mystery, and his layers are slowly peeled back in book 1 and 2. In American King, we finally experience Ash's POV; we grow to understand Ash deeply and watch him develop over half a lifetime. Ash isn't a bad guy, but he has made some...questionable choices in the previous books. Some were intentional, and some actions were committed in ignorance. He is a noble leader and hero to the United States, and he is a devoted lover...but there is darkness in his past. Ash is an incredibly complex man and I can't help but love him so much. I love seeing such a powerful and dominant man express moments of intense vulnerability and compassion for his loved ones, especially toward Greer and Embry. He would do anything for his lovers (which he does) and he treats them with so much love and warmth. There are small bits of Embry and Greer's POVs in American King, but this book focuses on Ash's experience. I love learning more and more about the characters, their relationships, and this alternate world in each POV and flashback.
Sierra Simone's prose is outstanding as usual. I took my sweet time reading this book because I didn't want this series to end, but also because I wanted to fully absorb every word. Her writing is poetic and beautiful. The way she writes sex and kink is beautiful. I could literally write an entire dissertation on how gorgeous her writing is.
To be honest, this series is FILLED with angst, which I loved, but it was a lot for me to process emotionally at times. I sped through American Queen and American Prince, but my heart couldn't handle all of the angst in American King and I needed to take breaks. The whole series was an emotional rollercoaster, but American King destroyed me the most. I accidentally spoiled some major events for myself, and even though I knew what was coming, I was still flooded with emotions. I still loved the angst so much though.
I'll never forget this series. I think New Camelot will be living rent-free in my head for a very long time. I will 10000% be re-reading at some point because this has become one of my favorite series of all time. And to think that I usually don't like poly romances LOL. Sierra Simone you are the best!
keatynbergsten's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
docrobreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
smuttybisexual's review against another edition
5.0
Starts with Ash telling a dream, a dream that doesn't include Embry and that fucking breaks me because he left Ash again and this time due to a threat. How is my heart handling this? I have no clue.
Ash and Embry's last phone call is hot but with that hotness comes an emotion of love and despair and their mutual masturbation session is then turned into something of longing and heart wrenching loss.
Ash had, the keyword being HAD, to marry Abilene because she is a bitch and she raped him and she blackmailed him, but BUT after their wedding ceremony, Embry is called to gues wheeerreee( yes, the White House) by Ash through Belvedere...and what happens to/with Embry after his arrival is a scene that you yourself have to read to unfold. But the vulnerable moments shared between the three (Embry, Ash and Greer) is some kind of creation of its own.
Again, American King contains many elements where we see so mich of their past, present and their near future together. It is so beautiful that I cry everytime I see their bond, the passion they hold for one another.
I think that the connection past and present kinda created an even more suspicious and mysterious air around the story. The prophecy, the feeling that everything is happening for the last time. OH FUCK! I JUST REALIZED WHILE WRITTING THE LAST LINE ABOUT ACHILLES AND PATROCLUS...OMG! I think I am gonna have a heart attack. Oh my my! Sierra Simone, you are a Queen. The ending???? Fabulous, wasn't expecting it turn that way...and I cried really, so hard. Worth the read guys, worth the read. I loved this book, these characters, the story, this trilogy throughout and will probably hold a special place in my heart, I will be thinking about this trilogy for a long time now.
Ash and Embry's last phone call is hot but with that hotness comes an emotion of love and despair and their mutual masturbation session is then turned into something of longing and heart wrenching loss.
Ash had, the keyword being HAD, to marry Abilene because she is a bitch and she raped him and she blackmailed him, but BUT after their wedding ceremony, Embry is called to gues wheeerreee( yes, the White House) by Ash through Belvedere...and what happens to/with Embry after his arrival is a scene that you yourself have to read to unfold. But the vulnerable moments shared between the three (Embry, Ash and Greer) is some kind of creation of its own.
Again, American King contains many elements where we see so mich of their past, present and their near future together. It is so beautiful that I cry everytime I see their bond, the passion they hold for one another.
I think that the connection past and present kinda created an even more suspicious and mysterious air around the story. The prophecy, the feeling that everything is happening for the last time. OH FUCK! I JUST REALIZED WHILE WRITTING THE LAST LINE ABOUT ACHILLES AND PATROCLUS...OMG! I think I am gonna have a heart attack. Oh my my! Sierra Simone, you are a Queen. The ending???? Fabulous, wasn't expecting it turn that way...and I cried really, so hard. Worth the read guys, worth the read. I loved this book, these characters, the story, this trilogy throughout and will probably hold a special place in my heart, I will be thinking about this trilogy for a long time now.