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inflatablefr0g's review against another edition
5.0
only 65% completed right now but i loved the love interests so much i had to stop reading online and buy physical copies of the series fr
tendaii8's review against another edition
2.0
Where do I even begin? Overall the plot was interesting which is why I kept reading, but there were so many things that irritated me and took me out of it that it started becoming a chore to read it. The only reason I’m giving it a 2 and not a 1 is that I like the way it ended and she gave those two assholes what they deserved.
The hypocrisy of men! That absolute audacity to treat her the way her supposed bonded mates treated her was one of the things that got to me the most. She would bare her soul to them because they practically force her to, and as soon as she asks a single difficult question to them, she all of a sudden doesn’t have the right or the place to know?? Like what gave you the right to know her shit if she can’t know yours? All throughout the book, it was just a constant battle of these men wanting everything from her but not wanting to make any of the same sacrifices and it was driving me insane.
A major theme in this book is consent, or more accurately, the lack thereof. Apart from the numerous and constant scenes, mentions, and implications of rape, there are other representations of consent being taken away. Her mates take it upon themselves to mark her as theirs so that she may never leave them, doing so without her permission and with no intention of staying as loyal to her as they want in return. Instances like this happen repeatedly in the book.
My last issue is the age gap. I understand that in this world it is probably at least relatively normal to wait for a bonded one to mature because they live long lives. I can see past that and I was. But if you want your audience to believe that it is okay for them to do this then you can’t have multiple main characters treating her and calling her a child. After you have established that she is of age to turn around and have characters saying “you’re an inexperienced child so you can’t do this” completely contradicts it and makes it very disturbing.
I’m sort of intrigued to read the next book just so I can see the two guys finally step the fuck up and see Raven get her revenge.
The hypocrisy of men! That absolute audacity to treat her the way her supposed bonded mates treated her was one of the things that got to me the most. She would bare her soul to them because they practically force her to, and as soon as she asks a single difficult question to them, she all of a sudden doesn’t have the right or the place to know?? Like what gave you the right to know her shit if she can’t know yours? All throughout the book, it was just a constant battle of these men wanting everything from her but not wanting to make any of the same sacrifices and it was driving me insane.
A major theme in this book is consent, or more accurately, the lack thereof. Apart from the numerous and constant scenes, mentions, and implications of rape, there are other representations of consent being taken away. Her mates take it upon themselves to mark her as theirs so that she may never leave them, doing so without her permission and with no intention of staying as loyal to her as they want in return. Instances like this happen repeatedly in the book.
My last issue is the age gap. I understand that in this world it is probably at least relatively normal to wait for a bonded one to mature because they live long lives. I can see past that and I was. But if you want your audience to believe that it is okay for them to do this then you can’t have multiple main characters treating her and calling her a child. After you have established that she is of age to turn around and have characters saying “you’re an inexperienced child so you can’t do this” completely contradicts it and makes it very disturbing.
I’m sort of intrigued to read the next book just so I can see the two guys finally step the fuck up and see Raven get her revenge.
mwanless's review against another edition
4.0
I cursed the author a few times while reading this one. It's definitely dark, and *very* sexy (in case you aren't into those things), but it captured my attention from the very beginning. I read this book in 3 days. As a stay-at-home-mom with two young boys, that's really saying something.
If you're into dark, kinky, mfm fae, you'll enjoy this one!
If you're into dark, kinky, mfm fae, you'll enjoy this one!
lafordham23's review against another edition
5.0
I was hooked from start to finish! I love how the main character was strong willed and determined even after all she went through! It was a little spicy, and I loved how the story made so much sense by the end! Great book!
ealonso's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book. Could t put down. Can’t wait for book 2
delaynieee's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
poereads's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
sophee_568's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I have written notes for review, but I will not publish them. This type of book is not my thing. It has a lot of triggering content. The fantasy part of the story was interesting, but erotica is something I can't get behind. I had a problem with rape being a part of fae lore. The trigger warning says non-consensual sex when it should say rape. I understand some people like rape fantasies, but it was a downside. It did not emotionally impact me because I knew it was coming, and I emotionally distanced myself from the story. On the other hand, the writer chose to introduce rape into the story, make her character go through different types of sexual assault, and only in the latter part of the book (around 80%) mention that no means no. In this 540-page book there is one sentence where the main character stands up for herself and finally says no to unwanted sexual behavior coming from two love interests. That had absolutely no effect compared to the rest of the book. I am desperately trying to rationalize the use of rape in the plot, but I am failing.
Also, I am not against sexual content in books, but making the plot revolve around sex is boring. Many other things bothered me, but I will refrain from discussing most of them. I found the plot predictable, and the fighting scenes become more repetitive by the end. The pacing was too fast for me. Villainizing Russians is a tacky, overused, and borderline xenophobic trope. I will not be continuing the series. I only read this because it was free on Amazon, and I was in the mood for fantasy.
Also, I am not against sexual content in books, but making the plot revolve around sex is boring. Many other things bothered me, but I will refrain from discussing most of them. I found the plot predictable, and the fighting scenes become more repetitive by the end. The pacing was too fast for me. Villainizing Russians is a tacky, overused, and borderline xenophobic trope. I will not be continuing the series. I only read this because it was free on Amazon, and I was in the mood for fantasy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Xenophobia, Violence, and Trafficking
lady_exhausted's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
None of the main characters were likeable. None. Both the world and the characters are unrelenting miserable.
jlw228's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0