caitlynjessica's review
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
amollenkopf's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
book_lover_97's review
4.0
This is a exciting read with plenty of heat and self discovery. Dalton and Emily have plenty of passion and chemistry. I enjoyed their dynamic. Their story is cute and enjoyable with a few surprises.
amandamant's review
4.0
Okay I have thoughts and they’re good and they’re bad, but I give this four stars.
I give it four stars because it delivered what it gave. That said, it’s not really my cuppa. The consensual nonconsent was intense and the BSDM got really intense. There was pet play with an actual cage - totally not my cup of tea (but the cage didn’t last long). There was also a lot of degradation and even though limits were discussed and everything was technically completely consensual, the actual things that happened were pretty abusive. There were bruises and serious sub drop.
I’m not going to give it a bad rating because it all fit in with what it said it would do, but there’s a little issue I have. Everything that the heroine said she didn’t want in the beginning, she suddenly wanted with him. And while that’s pretty sexy, it doesn’t say much for her level of strength as a character.
My favorite part was the age play because I love age play. But it was a little tainted because she was so convinced she didn’t like age play. She just had so many intense emotions in this book and had to second guess herself so much. I hurt for her a little even while I rooted for her.
It’s not my favorite from these two authors and I won’t be reading it again. I couldn’t put it down though. So, if the things I’ve mentioned and shelves I’ve put this book in are your cup of tea go ahead and give it a read. Four stars (really more like 3 1/2), 3-4 chili peppers (it was spicy, but I didn’t enjoy these spice as much because it wasn’t my cuppa), recommend for SPECIFIC readers.
I give it four stars because it delivered what it gave. That said, it’s not really my cuppa. The consensual nonconsent was intense and the BSDM got really intense. There was pet play with an actual cage - totally not my cup of tea (but the cage didn’t last long). There was also a lot of degradation and even though limits were discussed and everything was technically completely consensual, the actual things that happened were pretty abusive. There were bruises and serious sub drop.
I’m not going to give it a bad rating because it all fit in with what it said it would do, but there’s a little issue I have. Everything that the heroine said she didn’t want in the beginning, she suddenly wanted with him. And while that’s pretty sexy, it doesn’t say much for her level of strength as a character.
My favorite part was the age play because I love age play. But it was a little tainted because she was so convinced she didn’t like age play. She just had so many intense emotions in this book and had to second guess herself so much. I hurt for her a little even while I rooted for her.
It’s not my favorite from these two authors and I won’t be reading it again. I couldn’t put it down though. So, if the things I’ve mentioned and shelves I’ve put this book in are your cup of tea go ahead and give it a read. Four stars (really more like 3 1/2), 3-4 chili peppers (it was spicy, but I didn’t enjoy these spice as much because it wasn’t my cuppa), recommend for SPECIFIC readers.
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