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mathildur's review against another edition
dark
2.75
This is definitely a fairytale retelling that is very loosely based on the original work. That being said, I enjoyed this darker MM Red Riding Hood retelling. The plot and the world-building was engaging, but the book does not stand very strongly without its smut. I also struggled a bit with the way Wotan, lord of the hunt, kept withholding key information from Ryder, that the latter would have needed in order to give informed consent to what was happening to him (not necessarily sexually, but romantically). But in all fairness, I picked this up because I wanted to read some dark smut, and that's exactly what I got. I probably won't continue with the series anytime soon, but if I'm ever in the mood for a similar story, I think I would enjoy the rest of the series as well.
necahual's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
chloeinbooksland's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
2.5
What a disappointment!
To me, it felt like the story was just the background set for the mc to have sex again and again. Don't get me wrong, I love my smut but I love a good story too. The smut was there but a good/compelling story was missing. The romance went also from A to C without going through B and here it was a mistake because going first though B would have made more sense in this case. Like when the characters said "OMG I love him" and I was like "When, Bitch!?".
I honestly don't know if I'll read the sequels. I won't say I won't because mood reader's gonna do what mood reader does. So we'll see!
To me, it felt like the story was just the background set for the mc to have sex again and again. Don't get me wrong, I love my smut but I love a good story too. The smut was there but a good/compelling story was missing. The romance went also from A to C without going through B and here it was a mistake because going first though B would have made more sense in this case. Like when the characters said "OMG I love him" and I was like "When, Bitch!?".
I honestly don't know if I'll read the sequels. I won't say I won't because mood reader's gonna do what mood reader does. So we'll see!
alyzvp's review against another edition
2.5
I didn't like it but I didn't hate it. Their dynamic is just not vibing with me.
Also, who thought it was a good idea to use the word "spongy" to describe his dick???? I have questions.
Also, who thought it was a good idea to use the word "spongy" to describe his dick???? I have questions.
burlesquemouse's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
beastreader's review
5.0
I have recently discovered author, Anna Fury. She has quickly become a favorite author of mine. This new spicy, retelling series with author, Amy Pennza is one to definitely pick up. There is so much goodness happening between Woton and Ryder.
I never knew how much I needed a gender reversal story until this book. Honestly, the heat that is coming from these pages could light a fire. Love the domineering charisma of Woton. Yet, Ryder is not to be discounted out even if he started out as a prisoner of Woton. I will not think of Little Red Riding Hood in the same light again thanks to Anna Fury and Amy Pennza.
I never knew how much I needed a gender reversal story until this book. Honestly, the heat that is coming from these pages could light a fire. Love the domineering charisma of Woton. Yet, Ryder is not to be discounted out even if he started out as a prisoner of Woton. I will not think of Little Red Riding Hood in the same light again thanks to Anna Fury and Amy Pennza.
zie22214's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mc_sheena's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
pshelling's review against another edition
1.0
To be honest, I only managed to finish this because the writing was simple and easy skim once I decided to check out, and I'm trying get a head star on my Goodreads reading challenge.
First, I didn't think Wotan and Ryder had any real chemistry. It takes more than a character telling me that the sex is hot in order for me to believe that they want to be with someone. Second, based on how Ryder narrated his experiences, it felt off to me that he was raped and sexually assaulted, reflected on the experiences has having been actually pleasurable, and developed feelings for his assailant. While I can suspend disbelief for dubious consent (or maybe negotiated non-consent in a D/s relationship?) leading to a relationship, I was unable to do so for non-consent.
First, I didn't think Wotan and Ryder had any real chemistry. It takes more than a character telling me that the sex is hot in order for me to believe that they want to be with someone. Second, based on how Ryder narrated his experiences, it felt off to me that he was raped and sexually assaulted, reflected on the experiences has having been actually pleasurable, and developed feelings for his assailant. While I can suspend disbelief for dubious consent (or maybe negotiated non-consent in a D/s relationship?) leading to a relationship, I was unable to do so for non-consent.