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myinvinciblesummer's review against another edition
dark
tense
2.75
The actual world and concept of this book is REALLY cool. I HATE the king MMC. If the MMC had been edited into the same concept and character but with less thinly veiled non-consent (just bc she ends up liking it doesn’t mean it’s not non consensual) this book would almost be a 4.
I think I get what the author was trying to do with him, but he’s not redeemable to me. He’s abusive and irrational. Luckily one of the MMC is a cinnamon roll or I would have DNFed it because I found the MMC really unbearable, and triggering, even with the cool world and story line. I want to read the rest of the series because I like the world but I can’t do it if the king MMC acts the same and doesn’t actually apologize and change.
I think I get what the author was trying to do with him, but he’s not redeemable to me. He’s abusive and irrational. Luckily one of the MMC is a cinnamon roll or I would have DNFed it because I found the MMC really unbearable, and triggering, even with the cool world and story line. I want to read the rest of the series because I like the world but I can’t do it if the king MMC acts the same and doesn’t actually apologize and change.
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping, Death of parent, and War
sipteareadbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
1.75
A disappointing read, unfortunately. The characters are very flat and the MC is particularly disappointing. She goes from illiterate, abused domestic slave to confident semi military ruler with seemingly no trouble or self doubt at all. Honestly, there are far better dark romances out there. I will say, I did appreciate the hint of queer rep but it was very much just a hint.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, and Sexual harassment
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