The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
escapismforlife's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This is my first Kennedy Ryan book. And I finshed this in a day.
Partly because:
1. The native, relational, and family dynamic issues in this book are exceptional. Â
2. I adored and related to both leads guarded behavior in this intentional, meaningful story. And now understand the appeal of second chance romance.Â
3. It also had to due with the fact I got accepted for earc of The Rebel King in this duology from SOURCEBOOKS Bloom on Netgalley.Â
 I'm so happy I did because I'm going right on with this series this weekend. With its ending but also through setup for the plot in Lennix's and Maxim's relationship it's hard not to.Â
Partly because:
1. The native, relational, and family dynamic issues in this book are exceptional. Â
2. I adored and related to both leads guarded behavior in this intentional, meaningful story. And now understand the appeal of second chance romance.Â
3. It also had to due with the fact I got accepted for earc of The Rebel King in this duology from SOURCEBOOKS Bloom on Netgalley.Â
 I'm so happy I did because I'm going right on with this series this weekend. With its ending but also through setup for the plot in Lennix's and Maxim's relationship it's hard not to.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Death of parent, Abandonment, Colonisation, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Forced institutionalization
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
thisreadingcorner's review
She is 17. He is in grad school. NO!!! Also calling yourself a capitalist crusader is some of the goofiest shit I ever heard. Didnât KR get the memo that the only acceptable rich people in fiction are ones who resent their money and apologize for it?!? He is grosssss
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
agnesbebon's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.0
This wouldâve been 4 stars if they didnât meet when she was 17 and he was a masters student. I cannot give higher than a 3 to a book with âshe doesnât look seventeenâ in it. I also had similar issues with The Kingmaker that I had with Grip.Â
Iâm not sure if Lennix was supposed to be acespec/demi, but if so I didnât love how that was talked about.
I liked the timeline of the book (minus the whole meeting when shes 17 thing), how it goes forward four and then ten years ahead. I like Lennix way more than I Like Maxium - I hate a man that plays devils advocate. The jobs and interests of the characters were just as interesting as the romance. Kennedy Ryan is also a great writer.Â
Iâm not sure if Lennix was supposed to be acespec/demi, but if so I didnât love how that was talked about.
I liked the timeline of the book (minus the whole meeting when shes 17 thing), how it goes forward four and then ten years ahead. I like Lennix way more than I Like Maxium - I hate a man that plays devils advocate. The jobs and interests of the characters were just as interesting as the romance. Kennedy Ryan is also a great writer.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Murder, Rape, Violence, Sexual violence, Racism, Grief, Death, Racial slurs, and Genocide
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Stalking
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