joa_price's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This series really suffers from the vagaries of time. It now comes off as patronising and racist. The story is interesting and there are some surprises but the taint of being written by a white woman ‘who once visited the Middle East is all through the narrative
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Ableism, Xenophobia, and Violence
wyvernfriend's review
4.0
Definitely a mid-series read, this tells the story of Odalisque Ana and her finding a place in the Harem of Boaz. She has to watch herself as there are forces who can see that she has charisma and intend to ensure that she is controled.
She thinks her true love is dead but he isn't he's recovering from the dreadful punishment he has. His past is coming to reap it's revenge and he has to do what he can to survive.
Meanwhile the demon is finding his place, and trying to discover who has reincarnated as Lysana this time.
This was quite a slow starter for me and it's more about character growth than much happening, still I found it interesting.
She thinks her true love is dead but he isn't he's recovering from the dreadful punishment he has. His past is coming to reap it's revenge and he has to do what he can to survive.
Meanwhile the demon is finding his place, and trying to discover who has reincarnated as Lysana this time.
This was quite a slow starter for me and it's more about character growth than much happening, still I found it interesting.
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