tiggers_hate_acorns's review
4.0
An interesting read. I liked the ending - . However I thought the sex scenes were more rape scenes, no spit or oil and always full of force. There are further stories of these two but I think I will stop here, the near-rape everytime didn't really appeal.
3.5 stars gave it 4 for GR but perhaps it should be 3
Spoiler
it would have ruined the story if they stayed together. They were essentially still enemies3.5 stars gave it 4 for GR but perhaps it should be 3
liza5326's review
5.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through the GR Don't Buy Me Love program.
This was a story about honor, loyalty, love, and revenge set in the world of King Arthur and Camelot. Cladus knew that when he took Ban's kingdom, his son would eventually return to try and claim it. When he does, Cladus doesn't expect to be so entranced by Lancelot. The story that follows is so well written, the details giving you a rich world and a great grasp of the characters. It's told through Cladus' eyes, but you also can feel Lancelot's struggle between his duty and desire. The ending had me checking my page count. Please, let there be a sequel!
This was a story about honor, loyalty, love, and revenge set in the world of King Arthur and Camelot. Cladus knew that when he took Ban's kingdom, his son would eventually return to try and claim it. When he does, Cladus doesn't expect to be so entranced by Lancelot. The story that follows is so well written, the details giving you a rich world and a great grasp of the characters. It's told through Cladus' eyes, but you also can feel Lancelot's struggle between his duty and desire. The ending had me checking my page count. Please, let there be a sequel!
mrella's review
4.0
I am not a huge fan of sex scenes in every other chapter, but I didn’t mind it in this book. Glad to finally come across a book written by a skillful writer. 5 stars for that.
The only reason “Laid to Ruin” got 4 stars from me is the editing. If the author decides to include lube or even spit in the shenanigans, I will then add another star. Claudas repeatedly “almost laughing” was another pet peeve of mine. Other than that, no complaints whatsoever :)
The only reason “Laid to Ruin” got 4 stars from me is the editing. If the author decides to include lube or even spit in the shenanigans, I will then add another star. Claudas repeatedly “almost laughing” was another pet peeve of mine. Other than that, no complaints whatsoever :)
lillian_francis's review
4.0
Well colour me surprised. I read the first chapter of this with a growing sense of dread and impending dnf. This wasn't helped by the dub con nature of their first encounter.
In fact for a long time sex is used as a weapon, or so our narrator wants us (and Lancelot) to believe.
By the halfway point I'd been sucked in, to the politics and the relationship. And by the end I was aching for their loss.
I'm off to buy book two.
In fact for a long time sex is used as a weapon, or so our narrator wants us (and Lancelot) to believe.
By the halfway point I'd been sucked in, to the politics and the relationship. And by the end I was aching for their loss.
Spoiler
This is not even HFN. Our MCs to their separate ways at the end of the bookI'm off to buy book two.
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