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kyetaku_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book was a brilliant end to the duology. I'm not gonna lie, I felt a little mislead as I thought there would be WAY more smut being a mafia romance. However, that did not detract as I was too busy being absorbed into Oynx's brain and Kane's past.
Onyx and Kane are the perfect fit for each other. I appreciate the slow build of their relationship so that they can both learn to love again fully without the restraints of their utterly traumatic childhoods. The side characters of Wonderland are vibrant even if we don't get to spend as much time with them as we did in book one.
Cannot wait to read Maddie's novella and will be looking into other books by this author.
Onyx and Kane are the perfect fit for each other. I appreciate the slow build of their relationship so that they can both learn to love again fully without the restraints of their utterly traumatic childhoods. The side characters of Wonderland are vibrant even if we don't get to spend as much time with them as we did in book one.
Cannot wait to read Maddie's novella and will be looking into other books by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
theartsybookwitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If I could give King of Ruin more than 5 stars I would!
I can't stop thinking about KoR since I finished reading it.
I LOVE all of the characters and just <b>Onyx Embros</b> and <b>EZEKIEL LIAM KANE</b>.
Lee's writing is so captivating and intriguing and leaves you wanting more.
The story itself is incredible and told in a way that no one has seen before.
A mafia – loosely Alice-In-Wonderland inspired – romance. SIGN ME UP.
The way it's both fast and slow paced is extremely interesting and all the twists and turns that no one could see coming. Because of the way Jacquot tells a story, it's easier to visual everything happening.
The romance between Onyx and Zek is INCREDIBLE. The fact that they are BOTH switches and so intimate and vulnerable with each other despite the Romeo and Juliet take on their families and enemy view with one another makes me love them even more. Just the little moments they have together and the way I can't stop thinking about them has me in a vice.
Everyone in this duet has me loving them all and I NEED MORE.
"You were always going to be my end. Not the other way around."
" 'Almost fourteen years old and she still looks at me like a superhero.' "
" 'My captive, my whore, my queen. You're all these things. But most importantly, you are mine.' "
- - - - - -
"'Tell me you hate me.'
"'Let go of my chains so I can show you.'" ← Onyx
Thank you Lee for the opportunity to ARC read.
TW //
Captivity/Kidnapping, Childhood sexual trauma mentions, Graphics depictions of torture, Graphic depictions of violence, Murder, Graphic sex, Gun violence, Child abuse, Stillbirth mentions, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sex Trafficking, Human Trafficking, Sexual assault mentions, Grief, Parental death mentions, Drug abuse mentions, Post-mortem sexual assault mentions
10/5
OUT NOW.
I can't stop thinking about KoR since I finished reading it.
I LOVE all of the characters and just <b>Onyx Embros</b> and <b>EZEKIEL LIAM KANE</b>.
Lee's writing is so captivating and intriguing and leaves you wanting more.
The story itself is incredible and told in a way that no one has seen before.
A mafia – loosely Alice-In-Wonderland inspired – romance. SIGN ME UP.
The way it's both fast and slow paced is extremely interesting and all the twists and turns that no one could see coming. Because of the way Jacquot tells a story, it's easier to visual everything happening.
The romance between Onyx and Zek is INCREDIBLE. The fact that they are BOTH switches and so intimate and vulnerable with each other despite the Romeo and Juliet take on their families and enemy view with one another makes me love them even more. Just the little moments they have together and the way I can't stop thinking about them has me in a vice.
Everyone in this duet has me loving them all and I NEED MORE.
"You were always going to be my end. Not the other way around."
" 'Almost fourteen years old and she still looks at me like a superhero.' "
" 'My captive, my whore, my queen. You're all these things. But most importantly, you are mine.' "
- - - - - -
"'Tell me you hate me.'
"'Let go of my chains so I can show you.'" ← Onyx
Thank you Lee for the opportunity to ARC read.
TW //
Captivity/Kidnapping, Childhood sexual trauma mentions, Graphics depictions of torture, Graphic depictions of violence, Murder, Graphic sex, Gun violence, Child abuse, Stillbirth mentions, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sex Trafficking, Human Trafficking, Sexual assault mentions, Grief, Parental death mentions, Drug abuse mentions, Post-mortem sexual assault mentions
10/5
OUT NOW.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug abuse
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