andra_mihaela_s's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This Sci-Fi Romance Novella was just what I needed at the time!
We follow Riana as she tries to survive prison by giving herself to Cain, the most powerful male.
I was watchig Jenn from The Book Refuge when she mentioned this story as a good try for consensual non-consent romance for those of us not sure if we like reading such topics.
The premise seemed great and I gave it a try! I don't regret doing that at all! :)
Claire Kent managed to flesh out both MCs, some essential worldbuilding - including a little history why such prisons exists an dhow one ends up in them; some politics and a little genocide history with some race (we meet a character who's part of that race), all these between interactions in the prison, and, of course, sex scenes. >..>...pretty impressive if you ask me.
Anyway, I don't know how to discuss 200pg novellas. so I will quickly list some pros and cons:
pro:+initial scene was quite engaging;
+the stakes were high enough with an actual culmination;
+great comunication between MCs given the situation;
+atmosphere
cons:-in the end we have insta-love;
-escape plan possible in any other situation;
Overall, I really enjoyed Kent's story and, who knows, maybe I will read further in the series...>..> The next MC is interesting enough..
Trigger warnings: attempted rape, non-consensual subject of voyeurism, extreme violence
Important note: the PTSD after spending time in such a place is acknowledged properly!
Hope this review helped you in deciding if you want to try reading Hold.
Enjoy
We follow Riana as she tries to survive prison by giving herself to Cain, the most powerful male.
I was watchig Jenn from The Book Refuge when she mentioned this story as a good try for consensual non-consent romance for those of us not sure if we like reading such topics.
The premise seemed great and I gave it a try! I don't regret doing that at all! :)
Claire Kent managed to flesh out both MCs, some essential worldbuilding - including a little history why such prisons exists an dhow one ends up in them; some politics and a little genocide history with some race (we meet a character who's part of that race), all these between interactions in the prison, and, of course, sex scenes. >..>...pretty impressive if you ask me.
Anyway, I don't know how to discuss 200pg novellas. so I will quickly list some pros and cons:
pro:+initial scene was quite engaging;
+the stakes were high enough with an actual culmination;
+great comunication between MCs given the situation;
+atmosphere
cons:-in the end we have insta-love;
-escape plan possible in any other situation;
Overall, I really enjoyed Kent's story and, who knows, maybe I will read further in the series...>..> The next MC is interesting enough..
Trigger warnings: attempted rape, non-consensual subject of voyeurism, extreme violence
Important note: the PTSD after spending time in such a place is acknowledged properly!
Hope this review helped you in deciding if you want to try reading Hold.
Enjoy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Rape, Violence, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse
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