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dragonlilly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.0
This was actually a fun read and better than I was expecting. There were a lot of details that made the main character feel genuine and realistic and I appreciated that a ton. Even the relationships were surprisingly sweet in some aspects. The romance is very fast-paced and somewhat instant, but that is also somewhat evident from the story summary so I am not disappointed because I knew what I was getting into. There were only a couple of dramatic moments that sort of messed up the immersion for me because Wren would do something that should have been way more difficult to do, but I don't mind that much and the story writing is pretty good for the most part. My main gripe is that the ending happened extremely fast and was confusing because of it. I am also not a huge fan of the blood scenes, but the magic (and sensual) elements surrounding blood and how it is used are definitely interesting and good for the less queasy. I really liked some of the characters, and overall, this was a fun and gripping story that I want to continue!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Genocide and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pregnancy and War
elislittlelibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
2.0
Got this book for free on Apple Books. Honestly, the plot was kind of promising (minus the "why choose", didn't need that, but obviously I was aware of it). Unfortunately, I feel like the author wanted too much and that left us with too little time to get attached to any of the characters and huge plot holes. Was it a very good read? No. But it was quick and easy to read and I didn't mind it.
So yes, a lot of issues (and plot twists that were very obvious), but I had a surprisingly okay (maybe even good?) time
So yes, a lot of issues (and plot twists that were very obvious), but I had a surprisingly okay (maybe even good?) time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death
audrashea's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
lilliangrace495's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Very fast, plot holes, reverse harem, dragons? I read it in one night, kept me interested mostly because I wanted to figure what in the world was happening.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
inaylalinyah's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
erkietheturkey's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content and Slavery
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.
Content Warnings
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
keylimeky's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
The smut is mediocre at best and the plot twist are easily seen
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: War
doubletherazzle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
1.25
The book needed another heavy edit. The “character development” was reduced to short internal monologues that essentially amounted to “I’m different now than 15 seconds ago” with no real support or actual development. I’m all for suspending belief for the sake of fantasy, but terrified virgin slave to poly warrior queen with no actual training, character development challenges, or genuine physical/emotional growth was beyond irrational. Character “development” was generally awkward and disjointed from the plot, which was also incredibly choppy, and world building was minimal and piece mail. Beyond plot and character issues, there were several incongruities (is he a cousin or a nephew?), grammar issues, the writing was generally mediocre, and the tropes were trope-y in all the wrong ways (I love a good trope, but these were predictable and not fleshed out). For a book advertised as it is, I expected much more spice than was actually present.
All that said, I wanted to spend time reading something distracting when I couldn’t focus and didn’t have energy to invest in other things and this was a free bonus download through hoopla on my library card, so it met the criteria for my present situation (hence why I finished it). Unclear if I’ll seek out sequels.
All that said, I wanted to spend time reading something distracting when I couldn’t focus and didn’t have energy to invest in other things and this was a free bonus download through hoopla on my library card, so it met the criteria for my present situation (hence why I finished it). Unclear if I’ll seek out sequels.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
book_loser's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Blood