shaykay's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Bullying, Kidnapping, and Torture
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, and Death of parent
countesslemongrab's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I rated this a little lower because I have an issue with the “she didn’t say no, so it’s not SA” narrative. Unless it’s a “yes”, it’s a “no”.
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: War and Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent
sillih28's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Vomit, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts
slyveimaeve's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Cursing, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Bullying, Body horror, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Car accident, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Rape, and Sexual harassment
liliana_b's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Confinement, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Death, Sexual violence, Stalking, Rape, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Murder, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury, and Emotional abuse
grace33's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Torture, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Bullying
Minor: Vomit
crgrace's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Violence
Minor: Classism, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Alcoholism, and Misogyny
wellreadandhalfdead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Cursing, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
koistyfishy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Spice Rating: 🌶️/5
Book 1 was 466 fucks of fantastic….this book only 370…. That is quite a downgrade people!
This is a sequel - which means DON'T read this review if you haven't read the first book because OBVIOUSLY there might be spoilers from book one that are slipped in - I take no blame for this... If you are still reading you do this at your own risk.
Book 1 ended on what we believed to be the worst cliffhanger (you have been warned the one at the end of this is EVEN WORSE) and everything has gone to shit...The WHOLE WORLD basically knows that Oli actually has powers (GOSH, who didn't see that coming!) - she still doesn't want to bond and is a bratty teenager about it and is tortured through exercise. The boys are still fucking insanely hot, moody and pissed off as Oli won't tell them anything but she does get closer to them all - except Nox because he is a pissy enigma of a man....and then shit goes down after people get drunk, have sex, or are just doing normal things like working in a coffee shop.
My worst book icks or turn-offs ALL seem to happen in this book and QUITE frequently...LACK OF COMMUNICATION, chosen one, "not like the other girls", and explosive "firework seeing" first-time sex shit...Yeah, they are all pretty prevalent...there is also a lot of sweating (in the gross exercise kind of way, not the sexy kind of way)
We do get one scene that's steamy and spicy but completely ruined by my utter second-hand embarrassment at the dirty talk... it's like... I need bleach for my eyes after reading this...
“Such a greedy fucking pussy, taking me all the way down like a good girl. Tell me you’ll be good for me from now on, give me this pretty Bonded pussy whenever I want it
But as much as I didn't like quite a lot in the book, I still inhaled this book and have become addicted and craved to know more about these men and this story. It's like I'm the one in the Bond Haze and I just need all the books surrounding me for comfort and security. I think this is what makes J. Bree's writing so good because it is so easy to devour and enjoy with all the action, angst and drama that you just keep reading.
The BEST THING about this book is the fucking puppies. Those puppies have weaselled their way into my heart, and there is nothing that those puppies will ever be able to do that will make me hate them. I want all their slobber all over me and they can crawl to the back of my neck and nestle in my hair as much as they want. Those puppies deserve to be protected till the end of time. They are the best boys and I loves them!
Basically the TLDR -
THIS BOOK HAD ALL THE THINGS I DON'T like and that make me annoyed BUT I still LOVED it and adored it and am going to the next book - The Draven Bond Men are my new obsession and the amount of Fan Art I have looked at for them scary.....
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Kidnapping and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Torture
_savannahreads_'s review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual content, Violence, and Death