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smartcookiesca's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
meganemarshall's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I like this one just as much as the first book. However, the thing I hated about the first book was ten times worse in this one.
I really liked the atmosphere that the series is going for. I like the world building of the different islands and bringing in all the different characters from the Peter Pan story. We have to meet Hook and Smee this one. As well as hear about other characters like the Crocodile. Though I wanted more from Hook. He kinda sucked.
This one was just as spicy as the first one. I felt like it had a place, and the smut wasn't gratuitous. I really like that even though Winnie is submissive to the boys, she knows what she likes and owns that. Feelings are growing throughout the book. The pacing of those growing feelings is really well done. It's not insta love. Instead, it's that growing feeling of 'there's something special about this one.'
Now to the reason why this one gets fewer stars than the first. What the hell was up with Cherry? Why would you write a female character like that? What is the point of that? It made me so angry. Her first chapter made me want to stab myself in the eye. And then her choice is later in the book. UGH!!! She's pathetic and needs some self respect. I really don't like the way this author writes about other women in comparison to Winnie. It is just absolutely unnecessary. With whom Cherry's brother is, there could've been a plot of betrayal or something instead of just being a pathetic whining girl. It is absolutely unnecessary to have Winnie, who's growing into herself and becoming a badass, and then you make Cherry pathetic and only about a guy. You don't need that dynamic. You don't need to pit women against each other for a guy just to add some more drama in your books.
Ok, rant over. That cliffhanger was insane and I absolutely started the next book already.
I really liked the atmosphere that the series is going for. I like the world building of the different islands and bringing in all the different characters from the Peter Pan story. We have to meet Hook and Smee this one. As well as hear about other characters like the Crocodile. Though I wanted more from Hook. He kinda sucked.
This one was just as spicy as the first one. I felt like it had a place, and the smut wasn't gratuitous. I really like that even though Winnie is submissive to the boys, she knows what she likes and owns that. Feelings are growing throughout the book. The pacing of those growing feelings is really well done. It's not insta love. Instead, it's that growing feeling of 'there's something special about this one.'
Now to the reason why this one gets fewer stars than the first. What the hell was up with Cherry? Why would you write a female character like that? What is the point of that? It made me so angry. Her first chapter made me want to stab myself in the eye. And then her choice is later in the book. UGH!!! She's pathetic and needs some self respect. I really don't like the way this author writes about other women in comparison to Winnie. It is just absolutely unnecessary. With whom Cherry's brother is, there could've been a plot of betrayal or something instead of just being a pathetic whining girl. It is absolutely unnecessary to have Winnie, who's growing into herself and becoming a badass, and then you make Cherry pathetic and only about a guy. You don't need that dynamic. You don't need to pit women against each other for a guy just to add some more drama in your books.
Ok, rant over. That cliffhanger was insane and I absolutely started the next book already.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Murder and Injury/Injury detail
meeklovestoread's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Okay, I read this book nine days ago and just never gotten around to conveying my thoughts about it. So, I'll try my best with this review.
The book starts immediately where the first one left off. Although I prefer this book better to the first one I'm rating it a 0.25 star lower than the first one because although the plot picked up much more in this book and we got into way more things; there was just too much sex in this book for me to rate it highly.
And obviously, that's the point with these types of books. I knew what I was signing myself up for, however, I feel like the smut scenes would happen at the most inopportune times. They didn't flow well into the story that well and some were kinda uncomfortable. I know everyone loves the vine scene, but the consent was very dubious and maybe that's a thing cuz I have heard of dub-consent before. But it just wasn't working for me. She said no multiple times. Her legs were shaking; she could barely stand and they still had their way with her. I just wasn't a fan.
Also speaking of the smut, I feel like Winnie lost any type of personality she had in the first book in this one. Literally, in all her chapters all she was concerned about was which lost boy she was going to bone and obsessing over the fact that Vane won't give her the time of day. Now, this certain aspect went over my head considering the deliberate salacious content in this book, but I saw someone comment something about Winnie and Vane and it really opened my eyes a little bit. Vane had refused Winnie numerous times in this book and the previous but she still continues to harass and lowkey assault him. I know he did take it a little far when he like blasted her against a wall, but she knew what she was getting into; I don't feel bad for her anymore. She wouldn't leave that man alone when he said no many times so she got what she got. I know as the reader we're supposed to infer that Vane has these suppressed feelings for Winnie and he's only holding back because of his death shadow powers. Still, that observation isn't really that overt to make that assumption. Hence, I understand why people would feel uncomfortable with their dynamic (or any of the other dynamics in this book to be honest). I know it's fiction and it isn't too bad, but it is something that should be pointed out.
Not much characterization in this book. I wish Cherry was utilized better. All the women in this book suck and Cherry is so pick me (literally); it's disgusting and the boys' devotion to Winnie after only knowing her for a week and only having sex with her for a majority of that time is laughable. The world-building lacks tremendously. The plot got better, but it's not phenomenal. I know all these things, but that's all fine if you're looking for a quick smutty read and that's what I came here for. So, I'm not complaining. I don't take the things in this book series seriously (yes, i'll be continuing; i've made it this far might as well see how it goes; it's great that they're so short or else I would've stopped at book 1).
Also, sometimes I feel like even if the author wasn't taking her book seriously because there's literally a chapter where she mixes up the twins' names. I went to other reviews to see if they noticed that too and they did. Like girl, you added all these POVs, and yet you can't be track of who is who. I just found that funny.
Spice Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 (or a 4 maybe; still not sure how to rate the spice in this book, but besides the vine scene i didn't think anything too crazy happened; however there are ALOT of smut scenes in this book)
The book starts immediately where the first one left off. Although I prefer this book better to the first one I'm rating it a 0.25 star lower than the first one because although the plot picked up much more in this book and we got into way more things; there was just too much sex in this book for me to rate it highly.
And obviously, that's the point with these types of books. I knew what I was signing myself up for, however, I feel like the smut scenes would happen at the most inopportune times. They didn't flow well into the story that well and some were kinda uncomfortable. I know everyone loves the vine scene, but the consent was very dubious and maybe that's a thing cuz I have heard of dub-consent before. But it just wasn't working for me. She said no multiple times. Her legs were shaking; she could barely stand and they still had their way with her. I just wasn't a fan.
Also speaking of the smut, I feel like Winnie lost any type of personality she had in the first book in this one. Literally, in all her chapters all she was concerned about was which lost boy she was going to bone and obsessing over the fact that Vane won't give her the time of day. Now, this certain aspect went over my head considering the deliberate salacious content in this book, but I saw someone comment something about Winnie and Vane and it really opened my eyes a little bit. Vane had refused Winnie numerous times in this book and the previous but she still continues to harass and lowkey assault him. I know he did take it a little far when he like blasted her against a wall, but she knew what she was getting into; I don't feel bad for her anymore. She wouldn't leave that man alone when he said no many times so she got what she got. I know as the reader we're supposed to infer that Vane has these suppressed feelings for Winnie and he's only holding back because of his death shadow powers. Still, that observation isn't really that overt to make that assumption. Hence, I understand why people would feel uncomfortable with their dynamic (or any of the other dynamics in this book to be honest). I know it's fiction and it isn't too bad, but it is something that should be pointed out.
Not much characterization in this book. I wish Cherry was utilized better. All the women in this book suck and Cherry is so pick me (literally); it's disgusting and the boys' devotion to Winnie after only knowing her for a week and only having sex with her for a majority of that time is laughable. The world-building lacks tremendously. The plot got better, but it's not phenomenal. I know all these things, but that's all fine if you're looking for a quick smutty read and that's what I came here for. So, I'm not complaining. I don't take the things in this book series seriously (yes, i'll be continuing; i've made it this far might as well see how it goes; it's great that they're so short or else I would've stopped at book 1).
Also, sometimes I feel like even if the author wasn't taking her book seriously because there's literally a chapter where she mixes up the twins' names. I went to other reviews to see if they noticed that too and they did. Like girl, you added all these POVs, and yet you can't be track of who is who. I just found that funny.
Spice Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 (or a 4 maybe; still not sure how to rate the spice in this book, but besides the vine scene i didn't think anything too crazy happened; however there are ALOT of smut scenes in this book)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual violence
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
grace33's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment
weyrdkat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
sioxricky's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol
kell_yeah_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-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
per my spreadsheet:
fun little continuation of the story, filled with twists and turns
spice 🌶 - a 5 🌶 spicy (romance.io scale)
length - lil bit short lol
reading speed - read in 2 days
did it make me cry? - no
fun little continuation of the story, filled with twists and turns
spice 🌶 - a 5 🌶 spicy (romance.io scale)
length - lil bit short lol
reading speed - read in 2 days
did it make me cry? - no
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Murder and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death and Abandonment
cash_mama's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Better than The Never King. Definitely more development to plot in this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Child abuse
lakinglaze's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Just please keep Vane safe because I adore the Dark One. This second installment made me far more attached to Vane, Peter, and Winnie. The twins aren’t by cup of tea, but I’m excited to see what happens next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
alxisrae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Torture, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail