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KinnPorsche by Daemi

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ronniereadsbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

When I read the first book of this series, I was in love. I watched the live action series and loved it. Book 2 picks up right after book 1 and explores Porsche’s feelings after his first encounter with Kinn, his confusion and insecurity, and the challenges to his and Kinn’s relationship with interference from Vegas and Tawan! To say that I was enthralled is an understatement. I can’t wait to start book 3 and continue my journey with these characters.

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trish_reading12's review

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I read the English translated version of this book. Unfortunately, it’s a word for word literal translation which meant that the writing didn’t have a natural flow, making the book difficult to read.

The book has graphic depictions of various types of violence which also made the book difficult to read.

fan_dork3's review

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

cfragra's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

2.0

This was… disappointing. I suppose it’s because I watched the show first. I can’t believe such a wonder series is based on this novel.

I don’t know if it was the translation I read or if the original is the same, but I felt like I was reading a Wattpad fanfic written by a teenager.

Everyone is so immature and childish. Kinn is so plain, his whole personality is jealousy and anger, no depth. And Porsche is so dumb, in the show they are so well-written and developed.

And the sex scenes… Every intimate scene between any of the characters is forced to some degree. PeteVegas play with Pete being a masochist and Vegas’ hate of the main family. And KinnPorsche, once they get together, they maintain the same dynamic from their first time (which was heavily dubcon) with Porsche always pushing Kinn away whenever he shows him any form of affection.

It felt weird how the novel talks about dark matters like rape, but then we don’t see any of the danger and violence from the mafia world they live in. Everyone behaves like high school kids. We’re told that they live such dangerous lives that they need bodyguards, and yet we don’t see any enemy besides the minor family.

All in all, I’m so grateful for whoever saw the potential to make such a masterpiece tv series.

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