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shaykay's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
I really wanted to love this one! I was working on my backstock of book reviews, and when I came across Knot All that Glitters, I was reminded of the first book in this series, this one, and even saw another one scheduled to come out in October! I could not wait to read that book, so I went back to read this one. I don’t know if it was where I was struggling with reading lately or just wanting more chaos in the book, but I was left wanting more. The book wasn’t bad. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy Esme’s story, but I really wanted some of the drama followed through, like her standing up to the press, the matchmaker causing drama, or even some left-field bad guy appearing, but we didn’t get that at all. I wanted a little more focus on her artwork and even seeing her pack meet her sisters because I feel like they would’ve all been hanging out a lot since the twins are so close. I just feel like tattoo artists would get a lot with rock bands. But it was an excellent omegaverse, and we had a ton of scenes with her and her pack. They do come together pretty early in the book, so we see a lot of steamy moments, but they don’t fully bond until the very end of the book due to Esme’s own issues. The book focuses heavily on her and her poor self-image; honestly, she had a very rough life growing up. It always seemed like they shoved her into a box that she didn’t fit in, and she was out on an island all alone. It was really devastating to learn just how alone she was, even though she and her twin really relied on one another a lot. They had completely different upbringings.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
laura_rheads_too_much's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
ka_ke's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Be prepared for the insta-love trope! It’s tastefully done but if you’re not big on instant connections, this is not the book for you. It’s also an RH with some very spicy scenes that may be triggering for some readers, you’ve been warned.
I want to say I couldn’t relate to Esme but who doesn’t have mommy issues? I certainly have some stuff to think about after reading this one!
I want to say I couldn’t relate to Esme but who doesn’t have mommy issues? I certainly have some stuff to think about after reading this one!
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Minor: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Medical content, Death of parent, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
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