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mello_cra02's review against another edition
3.0
This one was the darkest of the series. I wasn't expecting that. The best part of this book was Holden. He's so extra! It was fun to read, but confusing because his personality didn't correspond to his appearance in the first book.
The sex was hot, but there was too much. They didn't talk about their relationship until the last page! Apparently, it's been happening since a few years ago, but they never acknowledged it. I have mixed feelings about them as a couple, but their dynamic wasn't that bad.
One thing that I would like to point out is that at the beginning it says there's no daddy kink. However, Holden calls Marcus Daddy throughout the whole book. It's supposed to be a joke, but he even calls him that during sex. Some people might not be comfortable with this.
The sex was hot, but there was too much. They didn't talk about their relationship until the last page! Apparently, it's been happening since a few years ago, but they never acknowledged it. I have mixed feelings about them as a couple, but their dynamic wasn't that bad.
One thing that I would like to point out is that at the beginning it says there's no daddy kink. However, Holden calls Marcus Daddy throughout the whole book. It's supposed to be a joke, but he even calls him that during sex. Some people might not be comfortable with this.
reading_rommance's review against another edition
2.0
I didn’t love Marcus or Holden as characters. I also didn’t get to see them fall in love, so their relationship seemed stilted. I think seeing that backstory may have helped. 3/5 spice levels.
kahime's review against another edition
5.0
I totally and completely read all of these out of order so this was my first introduction to this series and I am HOOKED. This book was hilarious, absolutely HILARIOUS. I was cackling and snickering the entire way through it because Holden and Marcus are perfection in their craziness together.
The spice was just top tier, as expected. Breeding kink is one of my absolute favorite things so to read about it here (all of her books really) was just the cherry on top honestly. I love the obsessive possessive behaviors by both men and how Marcus spoiled Holden by letting him go wild and crazy on people who dare to stop out of line.
Again, chefs kiss. Perfection. On to the second one!
The spice was just top tier, as expected. Breeding kink is one of my absolute favorite things so to read about it here (all of her books really) was just the cherry on top honestly. I love the obsessive possessive behaviors by both men and how Marcus spoiled Holden by letting him go wild and crazy on people who dare to stop out of line.
Again, chefs kiss. Perfection. On to the second one!
stabbyreaderxb's review against another edition
5.0
ＭＡＲＣＵＳ • ＨＯＬＤＥＮ
THIS! Odessa, this is the one! I binged the trilogy in a week and I know hands down this one is my favorite. All of the unhinged, bloody goodness I always thrive for.
Crushed it with this one woman. Marcus
THIS! Odessa, this is the one! I binged the trilogy in a week and I know hands down this one is my favorite. All of the unhinged, bloody goodness I always thrive for.
Crushed it with this one woman. Marcus
leersinlimites's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
danialvarez's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Estrellas.
Disfrute leer los dos anteriores libros de la serie y este no fue la excepción. No creí que me fueran a gustar tanto estos libros, pero fueron bastante entretenidos.
Los personajes me agradaron. Fue interesante leer a un personaje como Holden con sus gustos sádicos y masoquistas.
La trama de mafia también fue lo suficiente atrayente como para seguir leyendo, aunque no se centrará mucho en ello.
Disfrute leer los dos anteriores libros de la serie y este no fue la excepción. No creí que me fueran a gustar tanto estos libros, pero fueron bastante entretenidos.
Los personajes me agradaron. Fue interesante leer a un personaje como Holden con sus gustos sádicos y masoquistas.
La trama de mafia también fue lo suficiente atrayente como para seguir leyendo, aunque no se centrará mucho en ello.
syniya's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
lycangrrl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Incest, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia, Trafficking, and Car accident
Pedophilia is only in relation to the trafficking of children and briefly with mentions of MCs parents previously selling him for drugs in the prologue, none is actually shown on page.vrstal's review
4.0
4/5. Highlights may contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.
House of Obscure Reviews
Content Warnings for book: Discussion and references to child sexual abuse, human trafficking, parental abuse, mention of drug use and addiction, gross parental neglect, blood and gore, torture (between MCs and others), murder, gun violence, incest, power imbalance, sex without lube, rape (between two side characters), off-page dubious consent
Kink: Sadomasochism, bloodplay, knifeplay, public sex, exhibitionism, cock and ball torture, sex toys, spanking, orgasm torture, light breeding kink
Blood Bound is the final book in Odessa Hywell’s mafia incest series, featuring Holden and Marcus, a nephew and uncle.
I think out of the three books, this one is my second favorite. Not only do we have Hywell’s smooth writing and editing, but there is plenty of humor as well in the form of Holden.
In terms of romance, I enjoyed the development of Marcus and Holden. We once again miss out on the usual tension of incest because they already have an established sex life. However, I enjoyed the angst within this one, because Holden felt like Marcus didn’t trust him. As actions play out in the book you can see where there are weaknesses in their relationship (which wasn’t even truly committed) and how they grow to overcome them and become stronger together.
The sex scenes? Hot hot hot. The author says this book isn’t daddy kink and while it’s not, I do think Daddy is used enough as a joking, teasing title by Holden that it may turn some readers off who avoid that term in their books. Take this as a warning! Also the returning nickname of “peanut” might get to someone. It personally wasn’t my favorite at first either, though it grew on me.
Their backgrounds and the way they paralleled themselves really were interesting and heartbreaking. I enjoyed getting those little flashbacks and how these two got to be who they were today. Unlike the previous couples where the younger MCs were more out of the mafia fray (or in it, but not totally by choice), Holden enjoys what he does and being part of the #killsquad. I liked that aspect to him. In general there is a lot more mafia plot due to the way it is wrapping up the overall plot line for this series, so expect that.
Overall, for a surprisingly low-angst but bloody mafia incest story, I recommend this book!
House of Obscure Reviews
Content Warnings for book: Discussion and references to child sexual abuse, human trafficking, parental abuse, mention of drug use and addiction, gross parental neglect, blood and gore, torture (between MCs and others), murder, gun violence, incest, power imbalance, sex without lube, rape (between two side characters), off-page dubious consent
Kink: Sadomasochism, bloodplay, knifeplay, public sex, exhibitionism, cock and ball torture, sex toys, spanking, orgasm torture, light breeding kink
Blood Bound is the final book in Odessa Hywell’s mafia incest series, featuring Holden and Marcus, a nephew and uncle.
I think out of the three books, this one is my second favorite. Not only do we have Hywell’s smooth writing and editing, but there is plenty of humor as well in the form of Holden.
In terms of romance, I enjoyed the development of Marcus and Holden. We once again miss out on the usual tension of incest because they already have an established sex life. However, I enjoyed the angst within this one, because Holden felt like Marcus didn’t trust him. As actions play out in the book you can see where there are weaknesses in their relationship (which wasn’t even truly committed) and how they grow to overcome them and become stronger together.
The sex scenes? Hot hot hot. The author says this book isn’t daddy kink and while it’s not, I do think Daddy is used enough as a joking, teasing title by Holden that it may turn some readers off who avoid that term in their books. Take this as a warning! Also the returning nickname of “peanut” might get to someone. It personally wasn’t my favorite at first either, though it grew on me.
Their backgrounds and the way they paralleled themselves really were interesting and heartbreaking. I enjoyed getting those little flashbacks and how these two got to be who they were today. Unlike the previous couples where the younger MCs were more out of the mafia fray (or in it, but not totally by choice), Holden enjoys what he does and being part of the #killsquad. I liked that aspect to him. In general there is a lot more mafia plot due to the way it is wrapping up the overall plot line for this series, so expect that.
Overall, for a surprisingly low-angst but bloody mafia incest story, I recommend this book!
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