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lavieenrosee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I honestly do not know how to feel about this one.
I just started exploring dark-themed books, so I do not have much materials to compare it to.
But I find myself questioning my taste in reading.
It started quite strong, but it lost me with the plot jumping from high to mid to low and all over the place.
The characters were loveable for a second, then get boring as it goes.
Almost dnf it at some point because the timing of spicy scenes came a little off than I expect them to be.
A little disappointed, but it is what it is.
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
bribookstore's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was forced to pick her as my chosen, but she continues to choose me everyday. And that is what I call heaven. Because life without her would be hell.
Mini reveiw
This book omg. At first I like it then it was a meh and rn I love it not 5 star but a 4 definitely they can be cute sometimes like at the end I felt like I wasn't even reading dark romance.
Matt:
ew. biggest ick I know that's the point cause he's a villain also he sexually harassed the main character licked her fucking face also did more aloy more mess up stuff.
Things I didn't like
Anal, dub-con, all of the plot twist that I saw coming, the predictabily.
This has to be the most predictable books out there and I was just here for blakley, this wasn't boring though which is amazing but thats onlh because it had alot happening not because it was good.
This kinda is just DARK like not darker then most books but dark anyway it can be cute at times and I wouldn't put him with Zade Meadows because this like was pretty consensual all things considered because I worried about that a bit there is a non/dub con scene which I had to skip.
This man has a butt thing and I was not expecting that but I skipped that cause it was just weird and gross to me, and I'm not one to shame but it was weird, he made it weird and I was not unboard with airplane scence just noo.
Ryat
Hated him for half of this book. He's a Villian at heart but arguably not worse than matt which makes him a better alternative because he's more so obsessed with her and like starts to love her but his love is kinda fucked to be honest. Was not intrested in him at all kinda felt like he had such a "normal backstory" because he felt kind of blank just him as a character drags this book down so badly. He has no motive for him being unhinged other than this cult.
Misogyny and this book
The men in this book are a headache misogynist pricks if you ask me. If I had a dime for every time a man called a woman a "whore" or a "slut" in this book I would be so loaded. Please make dark romance with no misogyny like come on. It's easy guys I swear.
Blakley
My baby frr she's so cute. Read this book for her and she did NOT disappoint me that much. I did not want Ryat. But like HER omfgg marry mee like she's literally soo amazing and just my favorite. She's kinda weak like genuinely I thought she might have back bone but she doesn't she does start to show some like half way through which nice but come on also she won most of the points for this the rating is just her.
Conclusion
This book is built different and if you can't handle DARK or you have alot of triggers don't read but I'm not your mom so I can't force you not to. Also the rest of the Characters except for the really good characters like Sharah and Gunner. All of them can fuck off like honestly get the fuck out bitch !! Anyway this is the end of my long review of THE RITUAL . Also make female characters have more back bone getting sick and tired of it I wanted to be generous with review this was going to be a 3.4 star because of misogyny and weak female character.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cursing, Drug use, and Violence
hereiskyra's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It started off a little rough, I think a lot due to Matt being an absolute soggy biscuit of a person. But as soon as Ryat came into the picture. I was hooked.
There was so much in this book and somehow I still wanted more. I genuinely think I might need some therapy… but I loved the twisted romance, the secret society and everything in between. There were just, I mean JUST, enough plot elements to balance out the spice to make this perfect for me.
The spice in this book started early (like 16%, I think) and once it started it didn’t stop. I usually need a little more slow burn and some time to form an attachment but this one was different. I felt the chemistry right off the bat and just hoped it would get deeper. It was kinky and chaotic and I loved it.
And as crazy as he is, Ryat is top tier. 🙌🏼
Tropes/Themes:
Enemies to Lovers (vibes)
Secret Society
Possessive MMC
V*rg*n FMC
Degradation/Praise
Kn*fe/Bondage/Breath Play
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
stef_hent_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Infidelity, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Child death
Super heavy read.morgydunn's review
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
chesneisanchez's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
booksandgore's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
litzy56's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I guess I do like Ryat he can be hot because he’s so protective but sometimes the things he says like her being his slut is not it. I loved how the story was fast paced it helped me continue and it didn’t make me bored. I guess the whole system of being a lord was somewhat good since it showed them values and everything but the fact that they lied too much to Blake was really inconsiderate. Matt was desperate for Blake’s pussy but when she was begging him to fuck her he wouldn’t do shit and I’m glad that because of that they slashed his balls. I love that Ryat actually cared about her and although he might seem tough he was open to listen to her crazy ideas. I didn’t like how there wasn’t a plot like the story was cute but it was more let’s see what happens next. I didn’t really like Blake’s mom and the fact that she had so much power is crazy she was very controlling of Blake’s life and it ended up being what she wanted but I hope they ended in good terms. I actually cried when I thought Ryat was dead because she said he was turning pale and it also sounded like he was saying a goodbye so I didn’t like that. I liked how everything turned out but the boy they had in which he said that he wouldn’t leave pussy for 4 years made me disgusted because it made it sound as if we were an object.
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Body horror, Death, Drug use, and Alcohol
lillerstehund's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Vomit
klsreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pregnancy