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friends2lovers's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I don’t know why I found this so compelling, but I gobbled it up in one sitting! I think I liked that it was light on plot and so the romance was the focus. Chronologically, this is a prequel but I’m glad I didn’t read it first. I think having some background knowledge of the characters and worldbuilding helped make this a fun, breezy read. So far, all the same tropes have been used in each book, but Cole manages to twist them into something fresh each time. I loved the way the gold slavery chain was utilized. I didn’t see it coming and gasped when its significance/purpose was revealed. Next up is another vampire Wroth brother and I’m excited!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Confinement, Gore, and Torture
dubious consentceruleanshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
I wish I had read this before I started the series because IAD1 had me wondering about Myst & Nikolai and I could’ve had my answers. A very condensed IAD tale, so while not bad or a poor story, it is lacking a little build up the others have for me. This poor guy… 5 years.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: War
Minor: Death and Death of parent
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