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ireliajellycomb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Kidnapping
puffins57's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I loved the way Jafar emphasized the importance of a safe word and aftercare for those he was with- while there were many questionable parts of this book I always love seeing those things incorporated. The Underworld was also something I wasnât expecting to find so hot yet very much did. Oh and Meg- more specifically Jasmines attraction to Meg and everyoneâs enthusiasm to have a threesome was lovely to see. One of the only real major issues I had that took me out of the book a little bit was the way jasmine calls and jafar requests to be referred to as âDaddyâ. Now I loved how he called her âBaby girlâ and honorifics arenât usually a turn off for me by any means but the way they used Daddy was a bit much for me and just seemed odd and a bit out of place.Â
My absolute favorite thing about this book is how Jasmine is able to finally step into her own power all by herself. As wonderful as it is to have someone search for you and defend you and come to your rescue, I love seeing the character growth and see the woman finally get the power she deserves. Also the fact that she can be so powerful yet also be Jaguars sub was a lovely inclusion :)
Graphic: Confinement, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
shyleek's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Jasmine comes alive in this book in a whole new way. I absolutely feel in love with her strong willed character.Â
The ending chapters were filled with drama and surprises. The spice was extra spicy. The characters were well rounded and unique versions of characters we've come to know and love.Â
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Murder, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Death
things100's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Violence, and Misogyny
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Physical abuse, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Confinement
gkaltam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual content
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Sexual violence, Vomit, Bullying, Body shaming, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
deckleeditproof's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse
veryvexatious's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Death, Misogyny, and Violence
Minor: War, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Vomit, Child abuse, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Gore, Sexism, and Physical abuse
caffeinated_or_chaos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Confinement, Body shaming, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Biphobia, Rape, Trafficking, and Toxic relationship
violetends's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Even though this novel does not even pretend to be anything but smut, it still manages to present a compelling narrative with interesting characters and developments of both. I enjoyed the many cameos of other disney characters and the twists Katee Roberts gave them. (And I am so much looking forward to the second book that focuses on Meg, Hades and then also brings in Hercules).
It also opened interesting perspectives on questions of consent in the context of confinement and control. Even though Jafar stresses how important it is to him that Jasmine remembers her safeword and uses it if necessary, there is only a limited space in which she can navigate since he holds financial power over her and factually controls the spaces she is allowed to move in. The narrative continously highlights that she enjoys this for the time being and is waiting to gain further knowledge of the world she has been locked away from, before she wants to free herself from another person's control. There were scenes however, in which this became too much and uncomfortable for me, Â
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Confinement
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse