singingshooter's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
skyhazzard's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Very smutty. Daddy kink with a side of baby girl. I was cringing a lot. Also this didn’t feel like a villain’s romance. It was like let’s take a villain we already know and make the heroine into him but not show him being overly villainy. I was hoping to see why she’d be into him besides his good looks and smoldering glares, see a connection form. I mean I’m glad Jasmine stood up for herself at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
puffins57's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Spoiler
This book is hot. I very much enjoyed the scenes and the content (although definitely triggering please check TW before reading this book). That being said, the dub-con early on was very much plainly rapey and even though it later more clearly developed into cnc, some of the earlier moments were slightly hard to read (Although the first hallway scene was incredibly hot and did leave me immediately searching for my boyfriend…). I very much enjoyed the character intros/cross-overs for those who will be stepping into the spotlight for the later books; I thought this was very well done and adds a slight sense of continuity between books despite the shift in main characters that I know is going to hook me and keep me wanting to continue the series. I also thought it was also really cool how the author incorporated various emblemas of Aladdin and character names while also completely changing the story.I loved the way Jafar emphasized the importance of a safe word and aftercare for those he was with- while there were many questionable parts of this book I always love seeing those things incorporated. The Underworld was also something I wasn’t expecting to find so hot yet very much did. Oh and Meg- more specifically Jasmines attraction to Meg and everyone’s enthusiasm to have a threesome was lovely to see. One of the only real major issues I had that took me out of the book a little bit was the way jasmine calls and jafar requests to be referred to as “Daddy”. Now I loved how he called her “Baby girl” and honorifics aren’t usually a turn off for me by any means but the way they used Daddy was a bit much for me and just seemed odd and a bit out of place.
My absolute favorite thing about this book is how Jasmine is able to finally step into her own power all by herself. As wonderful as it is to have someone search for you and defend you and come to your rescue, I love seeing the character growth and see the woman finally get the power she deserves. Also the fact that she can be so powerful yet also be Jaguars sub was a lovely inclusion :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
lexi_hexi's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
things100's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-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
4.5
Ok dang that ending, Jasmine is an icon I think I’m in love but also just Jafar and Jasmine we love a supportive boyfriend. The character development chef kisses plus the smut 🥵
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Violence, and Misogyny
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Physical abuse, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Confinement
drtx_bwt's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Child abuse
Moderate: Death
icy_queen's review against another edition
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Murder, Blood, Violence, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Emotional abuse
amanda_mh's review against another edition
2.5
I do like Katee’s writing and the way she creates these world and characters. Just not a fan of this kink so wasn’t my favourite
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Murder
lovepotion's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I’m a little lost for words with this books. I will say this book really caught me off guard. I’ve only read the Dark Olympus series by the author, so coming from that was way different and not what I was expecting. This was so much more smuttier and kinkier.
The book is really short, a little over 200 pages. And a good portion of it is sex related. The story almost starts off with sex. There was a thrown in plot but really it just seemed confusing at times and some ideas were not fully fleshed out. It feels this book was started in a middle of a bigger idea and we just have a snippet. The drama with Ali and Jasmine’s dad were weak points. Honestly I was lost on why they were the antagonists.
Jasmine- she is a sheltered princess who is used as a pawn her whole life. Later becomes a sex toy for Jafar. For someone who has been sheltered her whole life she way kinkier than what would seem realistic. She really goes from 0 to 100. No baby steps. At the end is rushed to someone who is self dependent and no longer the ‘submissive, docile,’ person she was a few pages ago. There wasn’t any real character development.
Jafar- he was just really kinky and horny for Jasmine. Super controlling with a daddy kink. That’s really all I got.
There was times in between sex scenes where it just drivel. Really mundane and boring conversations.
I liked Tink. I’m looking for to her and Hook’s book.
The writing- eh. There was a lot of fractured sentences and one word lines. The style was ok. I feel like transitioning to ideas were a little fast at times. I liked her imagery and her descriptions were alright.
I will say, the best part about this was the sex. Don’t expect romance out of this. Even though, the feelings toward the end were rushed and felt a little forced.
But basically this was just horny Disney fanfiction. Unfortunately, this retelling wasn’t a hit for me.
The book is really short, a little over 200 pages. And a good portion of it is sex related. The story almost starts off with sex. There was a thrown in plot but really it just seemed confusing at times and some ideas were not fully fleshed out. It feels this book was started in a middle of a bigger idea and we just have a snippet. The drama with Ali and Jasmine’s dad were weak points. Honestly I was lost on why they were the antagonists.
Jasmine- she is a sheltered princess who is used as a pawn her whole life. Later becomes a sex toy for Jafar. For someone who has been sheltered her whole life she way kinkier than what would seem realistic. She really goes from 0 to 100. No baby steps. At the end is rushed to someone who is self dependent and no longer the ‘submissive, docile,’ person she was a few pages ago. There wasn’t any real character development.
Jafar- he was just really kinky and horny for Jasmine. Super controlling with a daddy kink. That’s really all I got.
There was times in between sex scenes where it just drivel. Really mundane and boring conversations.
I liked Tink. I’m looking for to her and Hook’s book.
The writing- eh. There was a lot of fractured sentences and one word lines. The style was ok. I feel like transitioning to ideas were a little fast at times. I liked her imagery and her descriptions were alright.
I will say, the best part about this was the sex. Don’t expect romance out of this. Even though, the feelings toward the end were rushed and felt a little forced.
But basically this was just horny Disney fanfiction. Unfortunately, this retelling wasn’t a hit for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
gkaltam's review against another edition
dark
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual content