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The Black Rogue, by Jennifer Hastings, Rebekah Dodson, Jessica Crowe, Ashley Brion, Nesya Lev
pollypuddle's review
adventurous
slow-paced
1.0
This book was fast paced and exciting. It has a fun enemies to lovers type romance with dynamic characters that I really enjoyed. The romance was explosive and the spicier scenes between them had enthusiastic consent, which is always a lovely bonus.
There were a few moments I did not like, which led to me knocking off 2 stars overall.
*spoilers ahead!*
There’s two sexual assault scenes that greatly dampened my experience in the book. One was completely useless (could have been replaced with harmless flirting and held the same impact) and the other was too fast and glossed over to give it the correct emotional impact. I was not expecting them going into this book and I feel it was unnecessary.
The other was a side romance with an uncomfortable age gap that made me uncomfortable. I understand it’s historic, but the main characters have otherwise modern sensibilities, so it seemed off.
Other than that it’s a good, quick read. I would even consider buying a paperback to read on the beach.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
There were a few moments I did not like, which led to me knocking off 2 stars overall.
*spoilers ahead!*
There’s two sexual assault scenes that greatly dampened my experience in the book. One was completely useless (could have been replaced with harmless flirting and held the same impact) and the other was too fast and glossed over to give it the correct emotional impact. I was not expecting them going into this book and I feel it was unnecessary.
The other was a side romance with an uncomfortable age gap that made me uncomfortable. I understand it’s historic, but the main characters have otherwise modern sensibilities, so it seemed off.
Other than that it’s a good, quick read. I would even consider buying a paperback to read on the beach.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia
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