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cielosiluminado's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
this was the story of a rivalling don and a donna who fell in love in their wicked wonderland.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, and Sexual assault
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
saramackenzi's review
dark
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? Yes
4.0
What an end to a fun, dark duet.
Something I noticed right away was that this book is mostly told from Onyx’s perspective. Which of course had me enraged because NOW I want to hear what Mr. Z has to say. But, similar to book 1, we get flashbacks when we have Ezekial’s perspective and we get to see how he grew up and why he is the way he is. Again we get to see some of the side characters' povs.
Something I thought that was really strong in this book was the idea of found family. Onyx has really been through it but we can see how much those that are around her care for her and they really represent the found family trope considering she really only has 1 family member left who isn’t really involved in the story to be honest. So with the multi povs you really get the vibes of found family.
We also get to see more of what happened between Onyx and Z while they were working together so we can see how their feelings were growing. I WISH more of this was in the first book and I also wish there were more of these scenes in this book because I still have a hard time believing that Miss Heart of Steel just let some bodyguard in.
There was a lot of tension throughout the book because of what happened in the previous book…obviously… but I almost wish there would’ve been some more groveling or I don’t know, something. I kind of feel like she was trusting again way too quickly. Again this could just be my own trust issues coming through but ya know, it’s my opinion so.
I did enjoy the book and really liked the universe. I liked seeing them come together and the end was cute. I’m looking forward to the novellas that are going to be released in the same universe because they were all fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Violence, and Trafficking
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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