saavybookworm's review against another edition
5.0
So I actually enjoyed reading the series backwards, starting with the last book and concluding with this one. Some minor spoilers revealed but it is interesting to see what happens and then see it all unfold. Not to mention, this book has the most explicit sexual scenes of the whole trilogy. The other two books are relatively tame in comparison so it made sense to me to read this book last to build up to it.
andrea_king's review against another edition
2.0
The Harlot wasn’t my cup of tea. Although I love reading paranormal and romance that are a little bit on the side of naughty, The Harlot was almost too much for me. I loved how the story started and I love the sexual tension between the main characters. It was both frustratingly teasing (in a good way) and juicy.
I almost liked Jessie Taskill. I liked how she was determined, strong, and independent, but at the same time vulnerable and fragile. I would probably loved her if she used her witchy powers more. I started reading the book thinking there were more witchy action than there was – that was a bit of a disappointment.
I did not care for Gregor Ramsay as much. I didn’t have a connection with the character whatsoever. The only thing I liked about him was his dominance – it wasn’t too much and didn’t go overboard but it was there and I felt his dominance over Jessie.
More supporting characters would have been nice, too. I think it would have helped balance the story and made it more interesting. Aside from that, I’m just really happy it wasn’t as messed up as the Fifty Shades trilogy where the more messed up the relationship of the main characters got, the crazier sex they had. I don’t like supporting that kind of relationships.
In summary, I liked Jessie and how the story began. I didn’t like Gregor as much, how there wasn’t much witchy action, and how the story ended. It was a slow-paced book that ended way too fast. It had a nice concept, but I just wish it had more content. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone but feel free to try it out if you want. You might have a better reading experience that I had.
I almost liked Jessie Taskill. I liked how she was determined, strong, and independent, but at the same time vulnerable and fragile. I would probably loved her if she used her witchy powers more. I started reading the book thinking there were more witchy action than there was – that was a bit of a disappointment.
I did not care for Gregor Ramsay as much. I didn’t have a connection with the character whatsoever. The only thing I liked about him was his dominance – it wasn’t too much and didn’t go overboard but it was there and I felt his dominance over Jessie.
More supporting characters would have been nice, too. I think it would have helped balance the story and made it more interesting. Aside from that, I’m just really happy it wasn’t as messed up as the Fifty Shades trilogy where the more messed up the relationship of the main characters got, the crazier sex they had. I don’t like supporting that kind of relationships.
In summary, I liked Jessie and how the story began. I didn’t like Gregor as much, how there wasn’t much witchy action, and how the story ended. It was a slow-paced book that ended way too fast. It had a nice concept, but I just wish it had more content. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone but feel free to try it out if you want. You might have a better reading experience that I had.
shomarq's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
reeraccoon's review
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
macthekat's review against another edition
3.0
fun with lots of sex. I wouldn't call it historical fiction but perhaps history inspired fiction. good fun
rosetyper9's review against another edition
4.0
Saskia Walker, as always, continues to surprise and astound me at her ability to adapt and form a story true to an era, a time, or a character as opposed to writing each of her stories in her own singular voice. I love the old world erotic novel feel of this book, it fits and makes you feel more into the story. I would have loved more information about the witch hunts, I know it's sort of a downer for an erotic novel but I would have loved to learn more about this time in history
I love Jessie in this story. She is a firecracker and she has no qualms about making dark sure everyone knows it. She does was she wants, when it suits her, and she makes no apologies for it. I like Ramsay but I had a hard time connecting to him, he seemed to distant for me to really get a good connection to him but he is still a good character. I love that he is able to accept his love for Jessie for what it is and not try to run far far away from it. Ms. Walker has an ability to turn characters into treasured and loved friends and I found a new and kindred friend in Jessie. She is a women after my own heart.
The plot twists here and there and the sensuality is, as always, top notch but I didn't feel a real love for the plot, I just wanted more the characters. I found myself wanting to see what Jessie would do next as opposed to knowing Mr. Ramsay's nefarious plans. This book will be added to my collection to be read over and over.
I love Jessie in this story. She is a firecracker and she has no qualms about making dark sure everyone knows it. She does was she wants, when it suits her, and she makes no apologies for it. I like Ramsay but I had a hard time connecting to him, he seemed to distant for me to really get a good connection to him but he is still a good character. I love that he is able to accept his love for Jessie for what it is and not try to run far far away from it. Ms. Walker has an ability to turn characters into treasured and loved friends and I found a new and kindred friend in Jessie. She is a women after my own heart.
The plot twists here and there and the sensuality is, as always, top notch but I didn't feel a real love for the plot, I just wanted more the characters. I found myself wanting to see what Jessie would do next as opposed to knowing Mr. Ramsay's nefarious plans. This book will be added to my collection to be read over and over.
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