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lbelow's review against another edition
lighthearted
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Confinement, and Panic attacks/disorders
greystory's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Hell yeah! Enjoyed this one much better.
Ivy is an accused witch who's really just an herbalist with basic common hygiene and first aid knowledge with maybe the tiniest smidgen of a power. It felt like she had a whole history and upbringing and life before Korr more than any of the other female MCs in the series. That says a lot given how Poppy and Hazel's stories rely on their past to kinda drive the plot. She's smart, resourceful, and observant, but careful with her heart and trust.
I liked Korr a lot, as I suspected I would. He's quiet, keeps to himself, hardworking, and spends a lot of time alone or traveling. He dislikes living underground, unusual for an orc, and that was a whole interesting thread to the plot. He had his own vulnerabilities and they were more deep-rooted than, say, Vark's recent injury leading to him feeling unworthy and unqualified.
The spice scenes weren't boring and repetitive! They felt intimate, passionate, and like there was genuine care between the two characters. It probably helped that they were hooking up with just the two of them and not publicly. (or at least, there weren't actually people there)
More things I enjoyed:
Ivy is an accused witch who's really just an herbalist with basic common hygiene and first aid knowledge with maybe the tiniest smidgen of a power. It felt like she had a whole history and upbringing and life before Korr more than any of the other female MCs in the series. That says a lot given how Poppy and Hazel's stories rely on their past to kinda drive the plot. She's smart, resourceful, and observant, but careful with her heart and trust.
I liked Korr a lot, as I suspected I would. He's quiet, keeps to himself, hardworking, and spends a lot of time alone or traveling. He dislikes living underground, unusual for an orc, and that was a whole interesting thread to the plot. He had his own vulnerabilities and they were more deep-rooted than, say, Vark's recent injury leading to him feeling unworthy and unqualified.
The spice scenes weren't boring and repetitive! They felt intimate, passionate, and like there was genuine care between the two characters. It probably helped that they were hooking up with just the two of them and not publicly. (or at least, there weren't actually people there)
More things I enjoyed:
- Ivy had been married previously! I was curious about that scenario
- Ivy told Korr she didn't want kids right away and he was accepting of that. She also expresses concerns about possible infertility and he was reassuring about that, too:
“I could never be disappointed. If we get babies, that will be wonderful. If we do not, I will cherish you until the day I die. We are enough.”
- Clearly some foreshadowing on Korr's brother Marut finding a mate that's going to be a force to be reckoned with and he'll learn some much needed lessons as well (his story is actually next)
- Ritta, the female orc from book 3, kicks some ass
- We meet Taris, who also kicks ass in her own way and I love that
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement and Misogyny
Minor: Infidelity
hariboreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Another amazing story from my favourite orc clan. Loved the chemistry between the 2mcs which was sizzling hot and natural as per normal. The vulnerability of the mmc was so heartbreaking to see but the care and compassion he receives to cope with it was just so amazing. Love all the common themes that flow through this series and I’m already chomping at the bit for the next book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence and Pregnancy
singingshooter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Huge fan of the plot and spice!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism and Torture
Minor: Violence and Infertility
katiekeske's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.5
Another sweet orc romance starring a heroine that was mistreated by humans but finds love with an orc. The spice in these is always good.
I haven't been enjoying the heroines who don't trust the orcs, and thus don't communicate well despite the orc being nothing but kind and even seeing other women in healthy relationships who they can talk to at the Hill. Every woman has trust issues and knows nothing about orcs. I just hope that future books have a little more excitement and outside problems to resolve.
I also think I would enjoy these more if they were dual POV. I don't like only having the woman's POV until the very end when you get a small glimpse into the male's mind in the epilogue.
I haven't been enjoying the heroines who don't trust the orcs, and thus don't communicate well despite the orc being nothing but kind and even seeing other women in healthy relationships who they can talk to at the Hill. Every woman has trust issues and knows nothing about orcs. I just hope that future books have a little more excitement and outside problems to resolve.
I also think I would enjoy these more if they were dual POV. I don't like only having the woman's POV until the very end when you get a small glimpse into the male's mind in the epilogue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Confinement
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