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dwarrowdams's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? Yes
3.5
Loved the first 75% or so, but due to the hero’s actions, I lost interest for a bit. Still, I enjoyed this relationship dynamic overall and will definitely continue with the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Hate crime, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Pedophilia
smuttymcbookface's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I found this difficult to complete, and will not be reading any further in the series. Although I understand fantasy, and dark romances, I do not find myself rooting for the orcs in these as they are gaslighting, manipulative, and project their own abuse onto the FMCs. In this, Natt reprimanded Ella for wanting him to act like a "pet" by being part of an affair, yet he dressed her and paraded her around like a pet. It was constant lie after lie from him, and not about minor things, and his his public rejection of her so he could have a new title was the end of any hope I had for these two.
He was unashamedly cruel, and even when Ella discovers this, she still can't stay away from him. If you need grovel for big betrayals, you won't find them here; instead the FMCs are unable to stay away due to a biological enthrallment, and so end up forgiving the orcs for *anything*.
I also found the writing a bit repetitive near the end, with too many "!?" and "she couldn't, yet she could, and she was!" moments. Though I imagine I wouldn't have minded so much if I liked the characters more. Add onto that the "everyone clapped" moment at the endand the hunting dogs now accepting his pets because ??? and I was so done with this.
He was unashamedly cruel, and even when Ella discovers this, she still can't stay away from him. If you need grovel for big betrayals, you won't find them here; instead the FMCs are unable to stay away due to a biological enthrallment, and so end up forgiving the orcs for *anything*.
I also found the writing a bit repetitive near the end, with too many "!?" and "she couldn't, yet she could, and she was!" moments. Though I imagine I wouldn't have minded so much if I liked the characters more. Add onto that the "everyone clapped" moment at the end
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Infidelity, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse and Rape
cup_of_rosie's review
dark
emotional
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
sdemo08's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Gosh, I really enjoyed this one. In the beginning I thought maybe more than the first but now I'm not sure. Maybe just in a slightly different way. I also like that we got a little further insight into Grimarr and Jule. Finley Fenn really takes you an emotional roller-coaster with both sets of characters but with Natt and Ella, I was even more unsure how and if they would finish the novel.
Content Warnings
Minor: Hate crime, Infidelity, Violence, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
majestyk's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Pregnancy
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