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howlinglibraries's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
This was one of those books that I always went back and forth on whether or not I wanted to read it, but I seem to be one of the few people who really adores the new cover design, and it finally drew me in. This wasn't my first rodeo with alien romance, so I can't say I found anything shocking or disturbing, but if you're not used to alien or monster smut, this book's scenes definitely, uh, go there lol.
My problem with the book laid more in the pregnancy-related topics than anything else. Slight spoiler here, but I don't like surprise pregnancies in romance books — I love babies, kids, etc. in books, but not when it's a total shock and especially not when the heroine didn't necessarily consent to the idea of being knocked up. I also struggled a bit with some of Vektal's more possessive moments, and I found it immensely unrealistic that Georgie, who none of these women truly knew, could convince nearly a dozen adult women to give up their lives on earth and stay on this alien planet with basically no hesitation whatsoever.
All of that aside, I was intrigued by the planet (the flora and fauna were interesting), I liked a lot of the sa-khui characters we met, and I definitely enjoyed Liz enough that I need to read her story. I'm eager to continue the series aaaand will probably cave and order a copy of this new collector's edition for my bookshelf, just because it's so damn pretty.
My problem with the book laid more in the pregnancy-related topics than anything else. Slight spoiler here, but I don't like surprise pregnancies in romance books — I love babies, kids, etc. in books, but not when it's a total shock and especially not when the heroine didn't necessarily consent to the idea of being knocked up. I also struggled a bit with some of Vektal's more possessive moments, and I found it immensely unrealistic that Georgie, who none of these women truly knew, could convince nearly a dozen adult women to give up their lives on earth and stay on this alien planet with basically no hesitation whatsoever.
All of that aside, I was intrigued by the planet (the flora and fauna were interesting), I liked a lot of the sa-khui characters we met, and I definitely enjoyed Liz enough that I need to read her story. I'm eager to continue the series aaaand will probably cave and order a copy of this new collector's edition for my bookshelf, just because it's so damn pretty.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Misogyny and Rape
meri's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Confinement, Misogyny, Rape, Blood, Excrement, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
rachelreadsrelentlessly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I’m not the right audience for this, but I wanted to give it a shot… ugh. It actually had decent plotting when it tried, but this wasn’t my speed.
I also found the way the MC kept referring to the aliens as barbarians slightly irritating. They’re not, they’re just different to her than humans…
I also found the way the MC kept referring to the aliens as barbarians slightly irritating. They’re not, they’re just different to her than humans…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual content
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Misogyny, Slavery, and Trafficking
sailortrash's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
I hate it here
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, and Kidnapping