The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
maximauve's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
Minor: Kidnapping, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Alcohol
seawiitchx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
After seeing so much about it online, I got curious and decided to get my hands on it to give it a try: and I was right to do so!Â
It did not take me too long to get pulled deep into the story and to get intrigued by the plot. I really like seeing how Jak and Marius got to interact with each other and learn more about their stories.
It was an interesting twist on the Beauty and the Beast tale: the magic aspect of it kept me intrigued as to how it would all turn out. But what I liked most was to learn more about Marius, even if I am still left wishing we got more depth on his past.
In short, this was a nice read that I finished in a couple of hours and would gladly pick up again to read again! Easy to understand and to get into!
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, and Death
Minor: Blood, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
notpresent22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The sex scenes were sexy and fun and definitely evoked the correct kind of response in me. I will say however they were extremely idealistic and there were some moments I wished were described in more details (it felt in a couple places like the author had finished and wanted to move on). But I thoroughly enjoyed them overall.Â
My biggest qualm with this book is not getting to see the feast at the end, it took away some of the catharsis (also wouldn’t have minded seeing the fuckfest that would have followed).Â
Did I enjoy this book? Hell Yes I did.Â
Will I be reading the sequel? I am aware that the sequels to this book don’t follow Jak and Marius however I enjoyed the writing and world enough that yes I do think I will be picking up the next book.Â
Graphic: Confinement, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Abandonment, Cannibalism, Blood, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Murder, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Kidnapping, Body horror, and Cursing
Minor: Abandonment
madscientistcat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, Murder, Cursing, Grief, Blood, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Child death
viselik's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Death
Moderate: Kidnapping
kimduindam's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, and Violence
20sidedbi's review against another edition
- 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
1.75
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Sexual content, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
corruptednatz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Death
Moderate: Blood and Grief
Minor: Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts
secretlybatman4's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Blood, Death, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia
dododenise's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
However, this book cared about the chemistry between Marius and Jack. And boy, chemistry they had. Pretty much right from the beginning I knew they had the fire for an amazing enemies-to-lovers relationship.Â
I enjoyed myself thoroughly reading this and exploring the possibilities of a gay beauty and the beast.Â
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Gore, Death of parent, and Violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt