hellxriver'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
3.0
Also I think there are more m|m-Smut than Smut where she was involved.
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Violence, Abandonment, Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Trafficking
gnlee26's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Trafficking
Moderate: Drug abuse, Child abuse, and Death of parent
zellapaige's review
3.75
The story is drama packed (check trigger warnings), but somehow still lacks a level of emotional depth.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Trafficking, Violence, Blood, and Murder
cocpop_reads's review
- 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
4.25
I think this reverse harem but it’s a polyamorous relationship between 5 guys and one girl. Because all of them besides two guys are sexually involved with each other, and then all six are romantically together.
I enjoyed this because there was a lot of plot with each character, and I personally love learning everyone’s background. And you get a good sense of how the world works and the hierarchy in Manix society.
I think the way the author wrote mpreg in this was interesting because visually trying to image a penis suck up eggs was funny.
Naja was a great protagonist, because she never let her history change her heart. She was still able to give and accept love.
I loved all the interactions between the five men and the babies, I’m a sucker for sweetness.
4/5 on the spicy scale. The scenes were kind of short and for being RH, personally, I would’ve liked to see more two/three on one. Cause while everyone might’ve been physically present, it was like a one at a time kind of thing. Still hot though!
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Trafficking
septembersuns's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.0
What too be my surprise was how villainous her uncle was. For a story that was so fast paced and very surface level in character development, this man had a real element of malice to him despite having 'screen time' of no more than a few chapters. This book has partially altered how I view Marigolds.
I cannot say whether I fully understand what the Manix are - the mickey mouse like ears threw me - I like the creation of something new to test my imagination.
3/5 spice
Graphic: Kidnapping and Sexual content
Moderate: Trafficking
jessicastaylor's review
3.75
Content warning: mmfmm, mpreg, abuse, drug use, violence, child trafficking, human trafficking
My only real complaint with this one is that I found it hard to tell the POVs apart, and had to go back and check the beginning of the chapter several times. I wish the guys had more distinct inner voices.
Overall, this was a fun read! It says book 1, but it really feels like a standalone to me, so not quite sure where it could go from here.
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Violence, and Trafficking