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justagremlin's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
RTC
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
ejs_1494's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Blood
Moderate: Kidnapping
bedwinnjamin's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
This was way out of my element for me. The story was interesting enough to keep me reading, the romance was a bit much. I enjoy the themes of cryptids that walk amongst regular people in present day. The political maneuvering had some unique takes that piqued my interest. At the end of the day though, it truly is an enemy to lovers book, with some heavy romance. You're interests will probably differer from me there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
meg53's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
One of my top reads this year! Absolutely loved it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Abandonment
Minor: Confinement, Death, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
earlgreyjedi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
Ali Hazelwood does it again with this spectacular vampire x werewolf story that did not make me hate my eyes for being able to read 😂 I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this supernatural romance, but Misery (Miresy) was a fantastic protagonist who made me laugh several times and I fell in love with little Ana and the self-sacrificing Lowe too. the only thing that bothered me was Lowe being a little TOO self-sacrificing and hurting Misery in the process Major tropes in this book include: found family, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and I guess personal growth too! I am really hoping for a book 2 after that epilogue because hot DAMN!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Blood
Moderate: Violence and War
rchulin1's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
A slow start and not gonna lie I got confused a bit a few times but I loved it over all
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
berachele's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
libraryjen's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
2.75
Yes, I know I'm in the minority with my rating, and I admit up front that I'm NOT a romance reader, I rarely choose to read romance. (I don't mind a little romance in my stories, but I don't normally enjoy books where it's the main focus). However, I decided to give this one a try because a few friends absolutely loved it and because I enjoy paranormal mysteries.
I loved the way weres and vampires and were incorporated into our current world and I enjoyed the complexities of the plot of everything but the romance. There was no getting to know each other, no romance, just love/lust-at-first-sight and way too many spicy scenes for me. Now, let me be clear, I have a VERY low tolerance for spice so ymmv, but I found the bedroom scenes to be crass, not just spicy. The words the author used to describe things were just vulgar instead of romantic. This really impacted my enjoyment of the book. :( Without those scenes it would have been 3.5 stars
The good thing is that I did not see the twists coming AT ALL. That's always fun for me, since it's rare. I also love strong platonic female relationships, and this book had a couple of those. If you don't mind a little spice or a love/lust-at-first-sight plot, then you will probably enjoy this book!
I loved the way weres and vampires and were incorporated into our current world and I enjoyed the complexities of the plot of everything but the romance. There was no getting to know each other, no romance, just love/lust-at-first-sight and way too many spicy scenes for me. Now, let me be clear, I have a VERY low tolerance for spice so ymmv, but I found the bedroom scenes to be crass, not just spicy. The words the author used to describe things were just vulgar instead of romantic. This really impacted my enjoyment of the book. :( Without those scenes it would have been 3.5 stars
The good thing is that I did not see the twists coming AT ALL. That's always fun for me, since it's rare. I also love strong platonic female relationships, and this book had a couple of those. If you don't mind a little spice or a love/lust-at-first-sight plot, then you will probably enjoy this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
julesadventurezone's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
Solid characterisation, decent worldbuilding, fun tropes. Also had a good mystery going on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Torture, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and War
bzliz's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is my second Ali Hazelwood book and I’m already seeing what I suspect is her tried and true formula. It’s not necessarily a bad thing but it’s not great either.
I did appreciate that Misery (atrocious name choice- Ali Hazelwood, you should serve prison time for this) and Lowe getting to know each other felt natural despite their circumstance. It could have easily dipped too deep into insta-love territory. Unfortunately I don’t think either of them really grew as people. The twists were predictable as well so watching Misery stumble into answers was a little frustrating. Like girl, of courseyour dad is the bad guy. You should’ve known that from the start.
The book’s main selling point is that if the reader has spent any time at all on Ao3, it’s familiar territory and it’ll be an easy, quick read. I think I’m done with Ali Hazelwood now though. I don’t think she can deliver anything I will genuinely like.
I did appreciate that Misery (atrocious name choice- Ali Hazelwood, you should serve prison time for this) and Lowe getting to know each other felt natural despite their circumstance. It could have easily dipped too deep into insta-love territory. Unfortunately I don’t think either of them really grew as people. The twists were predictable as well so watching Misery stumble into answers was a little frustrating. Like girl, of course
The book’s main selling point is that if the reader has spent any time at all on Ao3, it’s familiar territory and it’ll be an easy, quick read. I think I’m done with Ali Hazelwood now though. I don’t think she can deliver anything I will genuinely like.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Death of parent