things100's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Murder and Kidnapping
Minor: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence
abitbetterbooks's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I’m not sure if I didn’t like this much as KRs other books because it was my first foray into the Wicked Villains series or if I just found this one sub-par in general. I feel like there was so little tension built between the characters romance and literally zero pining or space for complex feelings.
I did like Tink as a heroine but it was hard to get a sense of who she actually was as a person outside of her trauma and relationships with “territory leaders”. I also super do not understand the world building and politics of this society at all— is this modern America? Is this somewhere else? Does nobody find it strange that there’s a man named Beast?????
I did appreciate a much wider variety of sex scenes in this one— way more creative and interesting than Electric Heart and Radiant Sun for sure! I also love that everyone in this universe is bisexual, A++ for that Katee Robert!!
I did like Tink as a heroine but it was hard to get a sense of who she actually was as a person outside of her trauma and relationships with “territory leaders”. I also super do not understand the world building and politics of this society at all— is this modern America? Is this somewhere else? Does nobody find it strange that there’s a man named Beast?????
I did appreciate a much wider variety of sex scenes in this one— way more creative and interesting than Electric Heart and Radiant Sun for sure! I also love that everyone in this universe is bisexual, A++ for that Katee Robert!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Murder, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
cmartin's review against another edition
dark
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
4.0
A fun and erotic twist on the characters from Peter Pan. Like all of Katee Robert books, it’s full of spice and fun sassy characters. Definitely an enjoyable read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
violetends's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Check Content Warnings first!
I do very much enjoy this whole concept of hot stories about Disney characters in an absurd enemies-to-lovers somewhat real-world mafia drama that mostly takes place inside a sex club. The plot is not great and maybe I noticed this time for the first time, how cringe it actually is. Maybe the third novel also just has the thinnest plot of them all. Maybe I was regularly too uncomfortable about the very serious overtones of past abuse and violence within a romantic relationship which constitutes one of the main themes in this novel and quite frankly made it difficult for me to not continue pondering about during the still very much well-written smutty scenes.
I liked Hook and I am very grateful for the realism with which Tink and her trauma are portrayed. She is complicated and fragile while simultaneously being very tough and walled-off and I appreciate this depiction so so much.
There is no question I will continue this series soon. I adore it way too much. However, I am a little more weary and hope that the next books in the series will be less heavy from trauma-related topics and more silly mafia-drama again (even though I really do not enjoy this part, I am just here for the well-written kink, but honestly I do prefer those cringy cute power-politics amongst gang leaders scenes over the heaviness that weighed on A Worthy Opponent.
I do very much enjoy this whole concept of hot stories about Disney characters in an absurd enemies-to-lovers somewhat real-world mafia drama that mostly takes place inside a sex club. The plot is not great and maybe I noticed this time for the first time, how cringe it actually is. Maybe the third novel also just has the thinnest plot of them all. Maybe I was regularly too uncomfortable about the very serious overtones of past abuse and violence within a romantic relationship which constitutes one of the main themes in this novel and quite frankly made it difficult for me to not continue pondering about during the still very much well-written smutty scenes.
I liked Hook and I am very grateful for the realism with which Tink and her trauma are portrayed. She is complicated and fragile while simultaneously being very tough and walled-off and I appreciate this depiction so so much.
Spoiler
Also, the first part of that scene, in which she safewords and Hook just does everything the way it should be done almost made me tear up. This was such an important portrayal and I am so so grateful to find it in a easy-entertainment smutty romance novel.There is no question I will continue this series soon. I adore it way too much. However, I am a little more weary and hope that the next books in the series will be less heavy from trauma-related topics and more silly mafia-drama again (even though I really do not enjoy this part, I am just here for the well-written kink, but honestly I do prefer those cringy cute power-politics amongst gang leaders scenes over the heaviness that weighed on A Worthy Opponent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Confinement and Physical abuse
bangiebangs's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
5.0
Really delightful read, and super spicy! Love a bratty sub and an easygoing, sensitive Dom dynamic. It's also a fun reinterpretation of the Peter/Hook story!
I especially loved that Tink is a plus sized woman, and this is all described beautifully. In fact, I do adore Katee Roberts for that as well, for the representation of different kinds of bodies. Doesn't happen enough!
Also has some well-executed tropes (enemies to lovers, forced marriage).
5/5 for spice again, I smiled a lot reading this, though will say that a serious CN applies for an abusive ex (physical and psychological abuse, physical violence and kidnapping...)
I especially loved that Tink is a plus sized woman, and this is all described beautifully. In fact, I do adore Katee Roberts for that as well, for the representation of different kinds of bodies. Doesn't happen enough!
Also has some well-executed tropes (enemies to lovers, forced marriage).
5/5 for spice again, I smiled a lot reading this, though will say that a serious CN applies for an abusive ex (physical and psychological abuse, physical violence and kidnapping...)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Gaslighting, Violence, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Stalking
cittykat90's review
emotional
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
This was a great, steamy quick read that follows Tinkerbell and Captain Hook. I was surprised to see that Peter was the villain.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
There are mentions of DV however it is not written in detail.onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, and Domestic abuse
bzliz's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This third installment in Katee Robert’s Wicked Villains series focuses on Tink and Hook. Tink is coming up on the end of her contract at The Underworld and has nowhere to go. With Peter actively hunting her, she turns to Hook who protects her in exchange for marriage. It’s pretty similar to the other books- the characters have a hard time opening up and trusting one another beyond their sexual relationship.
Additional content warning for past toxic relationship and domestic abuse.
Additional content warning for past toxic relationship and domestic abuse.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
thaliareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
If you are this far into the series, you probably know it'll be spicy- but if not then here's your warning. I love Tink and Hook as main characters. The love Hook feels for Tink from the beginning is palpable, and I love a good marriage of convenience. Just be warned that there are some potential triggering topics in this book, so check the content warnings to make sure you will feel safe reading this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Stalking, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Blood, Violence, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
As with the other books in the series, this is very graphic sexually and delves into BDSM. A lot of the book premises around Tink's desire to remain safe from and continue to hide from an emotionally and sometimes physically abusive ex who continues to stalk her now that he knows she's not protected from his reach anymore. This leads to her feeling trapped/confined as she hides. In addition, as with the other books, the territory leaders are to some extent gang leaders which comes with violence and death.morganreadsoccasionally's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? No
4.25
What do you do when the monster from your past comes back with sharp teeth and claws dripping with blood?
You find another monster to slay it, of course.
Tink and Hook have the same monster but there is so much more on the line than just their lives.
This was a wickedly wonderful retelling. And you'll never see a better villainous version of the boy who never grew up.
You find another monster to slay it, of course.
Tink and Hook have the same monster but there is so much more on the line than just their lives.
This was a wickedly wonderful retelling. And you'll never see a better villainous version of the boy who never grew up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse