Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Desperate Measures by Katee Robert

108 reviews

rchulin1's review

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

kirstenw13's review

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

Like Katee’s other books, the focus on consent is very strong which is important as this is a consensual non-consensual narrative. High emphasis on safe word which made me as a reader more comfortable with the scenarios. My major criticism is that it uses the didney names and so that’s all my lil brain could conjure up. I know in this Jafar is supposed to be a hot n sexy mid 30s(?) man but all I got was 2D sprindly ole long face. Overall, enjoyed it but not her strongest work imo. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Blood

Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder

goldenleafbooks's review

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment

imagg83's review

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

abigailadams's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Murder

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Death of parent

jessthemess8112's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.5

If you like the word "daddy" used as a term of endearment during sexy time then this is the book for you,  because I feel like I read that word at least 100 times since it was introduced to the relationship between Jafar and Jasmine.  Honestly, this book was mostly just smut and a rushed ending to give the illusion of girl power. The whole set up makes Ali seem as if he's this terrible character that no one can catch and then *SPOILER ALERT* Jasmine does and she easily kills him? Come. On. At least make it interesting! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing, Physical abuse, Blood, and Alcohol

Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Murder

vault_assassin_01's review

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Death of parent

regent_ace's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

So I liked this book but most of this was smut which I was expecting but the smut definitely takes the focal point with the plot as a sideline story. Which this and the reason below is why the book is a 3.5 rating 

The smut was pretty good and it was never repetitive that's for sure but some of the kinks were just not for me and some of the kink scenes were a little embarrassing to read at times 

I will also say I love the development of both Jasmine and Jafar and their relationship together although I wish I could have seen a bit more of Jasmine coming into her own fruition more as a sole character.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

ireliajellycomb's review

adventurous dark medium-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

A bit lighter on plot and heavier on the sex, but a fun and sexy read! A consensual non-consent story with a bdsm sex club, MFF, and exhibitionism.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Death of parent

Minor: Kidnapping

puffins57's review

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This book is hot. I very much enjoyed the scenes and the content (although definitely triggering please check TW before reading this book). That being said, the dub-con early on was very much plainly rapey and even though it later more clearly developed  into cnc, some of the earlier moments were slightly hard to read (Although the first hallway scene was incredibly hot and did leave me immediately searching for my boyfriend…). I very much enjoyed the character intros/cross-overs for those who will be stepping into the spotlight for the later books; I thought this was very well done and adds a slight sense of continuity between books despite the shift in main characters that I know is going to hook me and keep me wanting to continue the series. I also thought it was also really cool how the author incorporated various emblemas of Aladdin and character names while also completely changing the story.
I loved the way Jafar emphasized the importance of a safe word and aftercare for those he was with- while there were many questionable parts of this book I always love seeing those things incorporated. The Underworld was also something I wasn’t expecting to find so hot yet very much did. Oh and Meg- more specifically Jasmines attraction to Meg and everyone’s enthusiasm to have a threesome was lovely to see. One of the only real major issues I had that took me out of the book a little bit was the way jasmine calls and jafar requests to be referred to as “Daddy”. Now I loved how he called her “Baby girl” and honorifics aren’t usually a turn off for me by any means but the way they used Daddy was a bit much for me and just seemed odd and a bit out of place. 
My absolute favorite thing about this book is how Jasmine is able to finally step into her own power all by herself. As wonderful as it is to have someone search for you and defend you and come to your rescue, I love seeing the character growth and see the woman finally get the power she deserves. Also the fact that she can be so powerful yet also be Jaguars sub was a lovely inclusion :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism