aunbrey's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mdexter's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
abunchofrosesanddandelions's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mariellebear's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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
4.5
mtndewluvr666's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
smilelarke's review against another edition
2.0
DNF'd because I couldn't get into the story once they left the manor. He was way too annoying.
postmortem's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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
4.75
sophiereadsstories's review against another edition
5.0
This is my new favourite book, and couple, in the Orc Sworn Series by [a:Finley Fenn|18920464|Finley Fenn|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1557924458p2/18920464.jpg] - Finley took the relationship dynamic found in [b:The Maid and the Orcs|59231162|The Maid and the Orcs (Orc Sworn, #6)|Finley Fenn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1633562000l/59231162._SY75_.jpg|93379286] and may (until now) favourite Orc, John Ka and somehow made them better!
Geva is the proud, curvy, bipoc, governess who is suddenly in need of a new position and offered not only a new job, but also the opportunity to return to her parent's place of birth and people who look like her.
Rathgarr is the dadbod hottie, arrogant, controlling, manipulative, non-trusting, but also surprisingly sweet, caring, considerate, family-focused orc that not only offers the new opportunities but inadvertently shows Geva a new way of life and family.
I absolutely loved the power dynamics and give-and-take of their growing partnership, Geva's realisation that she can find a new way, the way Rath's and Kesst's family reunion and rebuildling of their relationship is portrayed in all its messy glory and the orclings!
Kesst's story can be found in [b:The Sins of the Orc|60864277|The Sins of the Orc (Orc Forged #1)|Finley Fenn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1650676834l/60864277._SY75_.jpg|95991551], which is book one of Orc Forged
Rath's disassociation when placed in difficult conversations and situations as well as how Geva comes to identify the small tell-tale signs was so sensitively written, as was Sune's preferred way of communication. The addition of the school, the orclings and their parents, as well as the glimpses we see of our other favourite Orc relationships made this an absolute joy to read. The orclings stole my heart from the very first time they are introduced.
Highly recommended reading.
5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:
Geva is the proud, curvy, bipoc, governess who is suddenly in need of a new position and offered not only a new job, but also the opportunity to return to her parent's place of birth and people who look like her.
Rathgarr is the dadbod hottie, arrogant, controlling, manipulative, non-trusting, but also surprisingly sweet, caring, considerate, family-focused orc that not only offers the new opportunities but inadvertently shows Geva a new way of life and family.
I absolutely loved the power dynamics and give-and-take of their growing partnership, Geva's realisation that she can find a new way, the way Rath's and Kesst's family reunion and rebuildling of their relationship is portrayed in all its messy glory and the orclings!
Kesst's story can be found in [b:The Sins of the Orc|60864277|The Sins of the Orc (Orc Forged #1)|Finley Fenn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1650676834l/60864277._SY75_.jpg|95991551], which is book one of Orc Forged
Rath's disassociation when placed in difficult conversations and situations as well as how Geva comes to identify the small tell-tale signs was so sensitively written, as was Sune's preferred way of communication. The addition of the school, the orclings and their parents, as well as the glimpses we see of our other favourite Orc relationships made this an absolute joy to read. The orclings stole my heart from the very first time they are introduced.
Highly recommended reading.
5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:
jaywhygeereads's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite of the Orc Sworn series, hands-down no question. Rathgarr schemed (and licked) his way to the top of the list of my favorite MMC orcs, and Geva hands-down capably plotted her way into my favorite FMC of the series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
FMC: Geva Okoro (governess). 30 year old self-sufficient woman, daughter of deceased diplomats, with no living family on “this side” of the sea, and employed as a governess by a horrible couple. No simpering virgin here (yaaaassss!) & puts the hero in heroine.
MMC: Rathgarr of Clan Ash-Kai (orc). Scheming Ash-Kai Rathgarr has a plan; return to Orc Mountain after 16 years away, reunite with his brother Kesst (
FMC: Geva Okoro (governess). 30 year old self-sufficient woman, daughter of deceased diplomats, with no living family on “this side” of the sea, and employed as a governess by a horrible couple. No simpering virgin here (yaaaassss!) & puts the hero in heroine.
MMC: Rathgarr of Clan Ash-Kai (orc). Scheming Ash-Kai Rathgarr has a plan; return to Orc Mountain after 16 years away, reunite with his brother Kesst (
torilovesheas's review against another edition
5.0
An exiled Orc and an impoverished governess
pretending to be mates even though they don't like each
other? Officially my favorite couple on Orc Mountain.
I think what makes this series so special for me is that it
really tics all my boxes for a fantasy/monster romance. The
found family aspect is so heartwarming and I think it really,
really shown through in this installment!
Geva and Rathgarr were such a dynamic couple. The push/
pull of their relationship as they travel to Orc Mountain, the
way they soften for each other along the journey, and the
balanced exchange to be what each other needs was
absolutely delightful. It also helps that there's mutual praise
kink!! Authors. I need more of that in my books. Thank
youuuuu.
There's copious amounts of *ahem* seed as per usual for our
beloved Orcs and Rathgarr loves to *paint* his lady. Bless
you, Finley Fenn.
But what I really love most is that this is really the story of
two lost souls that find homes in each other. And that's
always my favorite ending for a couple.
Thank you to Finley Fenn and Marykate for an e-ARC! It’s truly always a joy to be back with my favorite Orcs!
pretending to be mates even though they don't like each
other? Officially my favorite couple on Orc Mountain.
I think what makes this series so special for me is that it
really tics all my boxes for a fantasy/monster romance. The
found family aspect is so heartwarming and I think it really,
really shown through in this installment!
Geva and Rathgarr were such a dynamic couple. The push/
pull of their relationship as they travel to Orc Mountain, the
way they soften for each other along the journey, and the
balanced exchange to be what each other needs was
absolutely delightful. It also helps that there's mutual praise
kink!! Authors. I need more of that in my books. Thank
youuuuu.
There's copious amounts of *ahem* seed as per usual for our
beloved Orcs and Rathgarr loves to *paint* his lady. Bless
you, Finley Fenn.
But what I really love most is that this is really the story of
two lost souls that find homes in each other. And that's
always my favorite ending for a couple.
Thank you to Finley Fenn and Marykate for an e-ARC! It’s truly always a joy to be back with my favorite Orcs!