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sm_mccoy's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
I think I found a new favorite author! Definitely a dark kink romance and I'm here for it. Don't mind me as I literally add every book from this series on my TBR. I've had a step brother kink since the manga Sanctuary and this book hit all the feels. Please do read the trigger warnings, but if you have none and link exhibitionism this will fit the bill
dsarracco1's review against another edition
5.0
This book is fantastic! I love the twist on this classic tale, and the added spice is to die for! This book has me up all night, couldn't put it down!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
allbookedupwithrosie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is not the normal type of book I would gravitate to, however I enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone sometimes.
This was my first book by Leann Belle and I was left wanting more. I found the characters were lacking substance and in the end I wanted more of a plot than smut, though I understand this was meant to be a fun book more so than a plot filled one.
I don’t feel like I hated or disliked this book, as it was a fun & quick read, however I am not sure I liked it either. If you enjoy a dark tale that is somewhat smut heavy, I do think you would enjoy this more than I.
This was my first book by Leann Belle and I was left wanting more. I found the characters were lacking substance and in the end I wanted more of a plot than smut, though I understand this was meant to be a fun book more so than a plot filled one.
I don’t feel like I hated or disliked this book, as it was a fun & quick read, however I am not sure I liked it either. If you enjoy a dark tale that is somewhat smut heavy, I do think you would enjoy this more than I.
the_sugared_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Not your typical retelling
I've read a lot of retellings but this one was genuinely a refreshing, and spicy, take on a classic! I was hooked from the beginning and devoured this story in one sitting! I couldn't put it down! I loved the characters, all of them! And in so many twists, I love how they were all linked throughout the story and over time! Now I'm off to read the rest of the Vicious Wonders series!
I've read a lot of retellings but this one was genuinely a refreshing, and spicy, take on a classic! I was hooked from the beginning and devoured this story in one sitting! I couldn't put it down! I loved the characters, all of them! And in so many twists, I love how they were all linked throughout the story and over time! Now I'm off to read the rest of the Vicious Wonders series!
lindakat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was such a disappointment after how much I loved the first two. What really got me though was the complete lack of agency Cinderella had. She was the most insipid, pathetic heroine I may have ever come across. For example, she didn’t break off an engagement knowing full well her ‘fiancé’ slept with her stepmother. Come on.
Other reasons I hated it included:
· Ok, so there was the strange caveat in her father’s will that she had to be married in order to receive her house in her inheritance, but really, there literally wasn’t one other bloke in the town other than this pathetic douche who couldn’t get her off. But that was ok because she didn’t deserve orgasms or something? She constantly sooked about no one ever loving her and how her soul wasn’t worth a thing, thus selling it for a dress and thinking it wasn’t even worth that. Literally fuck off.
· The prom night sex grossed the hell out of me.
· The spaghetti, why to all of that? Just use poison.
· Also, at one point the stepbrother was like ‘no safe words here.’ If you want dark romance to be more on the romantic side, there are always safe words. That was also fucking gross.
Add all that to this falling into the trap of being smut without substance, continuity errors and a lacklustre plot and you have everything I generally hate about smutty books.
I’m going to give this a two though, because the concept with selling your soul could have been so freaking cool. Interesting concept, poor execution.
kymagirl's review against another edition
5.0
Elise, a downtrodden servant, yearns for escape from her tormentor, her stepbrother, Rowan. Her desperate plea for help leads her to a masked stranger who promises to make her dreams come true, but at a chilling cost. As the story unfolds, Elise faces the consequences of her desires. Elise's morally gray love interests Zakari, Rowan, and Nero, each bring a unique, twisted dynamic to the story pays homage to the original fairy tale while weaving suspense, emotion, and mystery into a new narrative which delves into taboo themes like stalking and dub-con. Dark RH romance with plenty of heat, twists, suspense, and more in this twisted take on the classic Cinderella story.
morganrasco0315's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
thiscryptidreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Genre: Fantasy/Erotica/fairytale
POV: Multible POV
Ending: HEA
Tropes: Fairytale Retelling, Forbidden Love, Dark Romance
Kinks: MF, MFM, MFMM, Stalking, D/s, Degradation, Exhibitionism, toys, masks
Stalking Cinderella is a dark, sexy and fun retelling of the classic fairytale. I love the vicious wonders series, how the leading lady isn't just saved but grows in her own power with the help of her supportive yet naughty male counterparts. Turning the fairy godmother into a demon offering a Faustian bargain, and the prince into an adoring but dark alternative was so good. There's even a sprinkling of bully to lover in this, which usually isn't my jam, but it was written so well I loved every bit of it.
Definitely check out the trigger warnings before reading.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. You can find more of my reviews on all social platforms under the username ThisCryptidReads.
My Spice Rating - 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Spice ratings -
1 🌶️- May include hands, more kissing, "fade to black" scenes. No open door spice.
2 🌶️🌶️ - Spice happens, but it isn't often. May include open door scenes but they're infrequent or rare.
3 🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Spice happens more often and it is more detailed, Spice is part of the plot, or the book is 50/50 spice to plot.
4 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - More spice than plot, may contain kinky themes.
5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Absolute smut. Very little plot, sex heavy. The spicy scenes are very explicit, may contain triggering or dangerous themes, Dark romances and erotica.
Genre: Fantasy/Erotica/fairytale
POV: Multible POV
Ending: HEA
Tropes: Fairytale Retelling, Forbidden Love, Dark Romance
Kinks: MF, MFM, MFMM, Stalking, D/s, Degradation, Exhibitionism, toys, masks
Stalking Cinderella is a dark, sexy and fun retelling of the classic fairytale. I love the vicious wonders series, how the leading lady isn't just saved but grows in her own power with the help of her supportive yet naughty male counterparts. Turning the fairy godmother into a demon offering a Faustian bargain, and the prince into an adoring but dark alternative was so good. There's even a sprinkling of bully to lover in this, which usually isn't my jam, but it was written so well I loved every bit of it.
Definitely check out the trigger warnings before reading.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. You can find more of my reviews on all social platforms under the username ThisCryptidReads.
My Spice Rating - 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Spice ratings -
1 🌶️- May include hands, more kissing, "fade to black" scenes. No open door spice.
2 🌶️🌶️ - Spice happens, but it isn't often. May include open door scenes but they're infrequent or rare.
3 🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Spice happens more often and it is more detailed, Spice is part of the plot, or the book is 50/50 spice to plot.
4 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - More spice than plot, may contain kinky themes.
5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Absolute smut. Very little plot, sex heavy. The spicy scenes are very explicit, may contain triggering or dangerous themes, Dark romances and erotica.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Stalking
Minor: Gore, Incest, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder