hannahmcl394's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
If you go into reading this expecting smut then that is what you’ll get. While this book has more plot than other books I have read by katee robert (a touch of taboo series) there is no mistaking it is erotica.
For me, I definitely could have used some more of Jasmine and Jafars backstory to flesh out the story a lot more and buildup to the smut. I really would have enjoyed reading more of their banter and seeing that true enemies to lovers trope though I know this isn’t the authors style.
Having said that I thoroughly enjoyed this book for what it was and definitely plan on continuing working my way through the wicked villains series, Hades and Meg have me very interested in their story and I can’t wait to read ‘learn my lesson’ very soon.
I felt this book dealt with the CNC kink in a very careful way and made it clear of Jasmines consent throughout the story, leaving absolutely no nuisance for it to be interpreted differently. Also loved the use of the safe word and the way it connected this story with the original source material.
Overall it was a perfect mix of dark fantasy with just enough romance to make the sensitive topics more comfortable for the reader.
Initial rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 stars
(subject to change)
Spice rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 4 spice
Favourite Quotes:
“To everyone out there who prefers the villains to the heroes.”
“What's the point of possessing a rare desert flower if no one knows it exists?”
“A princess locked in a tower is only kept away from the world for one reason: it has nothing to do with her safety and everything to do with her perceived value.”
“This is not a victim rushing to meet her savior.
This is a queen considering whether or not to treat with an enemy.”
Would I read again? Probably not
Would I recommend? Yes
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual content, Blood, Confinement, and Death
Minor: Rape, Slavery, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship
sawyernarro's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
lizzymorang's review
Spoiler
this is not consensual non-con, it's just straight up rape. I am so uncomfortable and I genuinely spent longer reading reviews to see if anyone brought this up than I did reading the book. I really loved Neon Gods but this was horrible and deeply triggering.Graphic: Rape
thecatconstellation's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexism, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Confinement, Murder, Misogyny, and Cursing
Minor: Rape, Blood, Vomit, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Alcohol
raynebeauskittles's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Sexual violence, Confinement, Rape, and Death of parent
flyingryndeer's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Sexual violence
izzyf16's review
4.0
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Rape, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Death of parent
katyfortner's review
- 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
There is FMF, watching kink, consensual non-consent sex, talk of rape (no one gets raped), and physical abuse from a parental figure and another character.
Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Rape
kindra_demi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, Blood, Physical abuse, and Murder
Minor: Rape