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bittersweetsin's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
starswirly's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
romancebookloverinseattle's review
4.0
Seriously loving this series.
Single mom tropes are one of my favorites. This worked for me for many different reasons. The romance and mystery were well intertwined and well done. Can’t wait for the next one next month!
Single mom tropes are one of my favorites. This worked for me for many different reasons. The romance and mystery were well intertwined and well done. Can’t wait for the next one next month!
hellxriver's review
challenging
emotional
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? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Rape
Minor: Infidelity, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
jen_heischman's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
5.0
p0laris's review
4.0
At first I thought I was going to hate this one, as it started off in a way I was almost certain I wouldn't like. But then everything changed. And SO much happened. Far beyond what I expected to happen. I can't explain it without it all being spoilery, but I really liked ALL of the relationships in this story, no matter how unconventional. I'm not even mad that we didn't get a lot of time to focus deeper on each relationship (although it would have been nice to have that too), because there was so much happening here. The only thing I wish we got was more time to see their HEA with all of them together, since some of the relationships developed fully much later into the book. I really think that robbed us of a complete story for these guys.
I haven't read any other books in the series, but from the first half of the book, I was convinced I never would....and then I ended up really liking everyone, including side characters I had previously decided I didn't like because of comments they had made. They all made me change my mind by the end.
Bottom line: this book was not at all what I thought it would be about, but at the same time it kind of was, but with ✨more.✨ I really liked it, and just wish we had more of all of them happily together after all the horrible things they went through.
Also I felt one person's death was glossed over because of a time skip, which was sad. The end result of the characters working through their grief was beautiful, but I wish we had seen more of it on page instead of in a quick few sentences of past tense summary.
••• Edit WITH SPOILER:
The reason I added the dubcon tag is because a character the FMC is in love with joins a group sex activity and enters her without letting her know it's him until the end. She's happy about it, but he didn't know for sure if she would be, despite them having had sex in the past. Just wanted to tag it as a reminder for myself when I recommend this book.
Also there is no cheating in this book, but there is a couple in an open marriage who have a beautiful relationship with the FMC, who is also their intended surrogate.
I haven't read any other books in the series, but from the first half of the book, I was convinced I never would....and then I ended up really liking everyone, including side characters I had previously decided I didn't like because of comments they had made. They all made me change my mind by the end.
Bottom line: this book was not at all what I thought it would be about, but at the same time it kind of was, but with ✨more.✨ I really liked it, and just wish we had more of all of them happily together after all the horrible things they went through.
Also I felt one person's death was glossed over because of a time skip, which was sad. The end result of the characters working through their grief was beautiful, but I wish we had seen more of it on page instead of in a quick few sentences of past tense summary.
••• Edit WITH SPOILER:
The reason I added the dubcon tag is because a character the FMC is in love with joins a group sex activity and enters her without letting her know it's him until the end. She's happy about it, but he didn't know for sure if she would be, despite them having had sex in the past. Just wanted to tag it as a reminder for myself when I recommend this book.
Also there is no cheating in this book, but there is a couple in an open marriage who have a beautiful relationship with the FMC, who is also their intended surrogate.
whisperingchapters's review
5.0
“You do have to make a choice eventually. You’re standing in the wreckage, hoping for a different outcome, but you can’t go back. Only forward. You have to choose if you want to play in the ruins or rebuild the foundations so that they are stronger than before.”
One of my top reasons for loving the Underestimated series by @authorcandicewright is the fact that it’s filled with strong and empowering women. Their stories are incredibly brutal and raw, but it’s beautiful to see them become stronger because of their experiences and powering through life.
This is one of those quotes out of the many that spoke to me from THE THRONE OF LIES. I cannot even begin to express how much Saylor’s story meant to me. And another quote that has left me contemplating a lot is:
What happened to me might have shaped me. It might have taken the smooth edges of adolescence and ripped them ragged, but a single chapter does not define my story. What shaped my history doesn’t control my future unless I give my demons the power to do so. I’m done living half a life and worrying about what-ifs.
This book made it into my top faves of the year. While it’s not perfect, especially with the insta-love/insta-lust (it’s an MC world after all), the story as a whole and the characters will forever stick with me; I’m in love with every single one of them. Their stories continue to give me hope and help me to channel their badass and strong energy when I don’t feel strong enough. I’ll forever be grateful to Candice for writing this series. ❤️
IF YOU LIKE:
🥰 Reverse Harem
🏍 Motorcycle Club
👩👧 Single Mom
💪🏽 Strong Heroine
😏 Badass Females
❤️🩹 Emotional and Heartbreaking
🤭 Lots of funny moments
🔫 Some pew-pew action
😜 Crazy Best Friend
🫶🏽 Amazing Found Family
🥵 Hot hot spice
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