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A review by lycaenide
Queenie & the Krakens by Aleera Anaya Ceres
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This was my first MC romance, and my first mer shifter romance, and while I did enjoy this book, it showed me that neither of those categories do anything for me. Nothing against the book, purely personal preference, and I'm glad I at least had a decent time finding out!
Full rating below:
Characters: 7/10
I appreciated the diversity in characters, and enjoyed their interactions between eachother.
Atmosphere: 8/10
Definitely atmospheric, the author did a good job here, I apparently just don't vibe with MC and mer themes.
Writing: 7/10
Writing was pretty good, enjoyable to read.
Plot: 6/10
I've only seen one episode of Sons of Anarchy, and could pretty much predict what would happen in this. Would have loved more of a twist than just the mer aspect.
Intrigue: 5/10
I finished it just to finish. Again, if you're into MC war drama you'd probably be far more invested than me.
Logic: 6/10
I still dont understand how the bikes work (like I know it's "magic" but what does it look like? Do the wheels spin? Does it make a sound? Give me details) or what they look like when shifted (I know they have scales and gills from a brief mention but like .. what else? What colour? Do they have legs or fins?) .That might be me being a dummy or zoning out while reading but these were cool aspects that I feel deserved more page time!
Entertainment: 6/10
It was a decent time, some of the scenes were pretty hot, and I felt the characters worked well together. Again, taught me I'm not a fan of MC or mer themes.
Total rating: 6.43/10
Full rating below:
Characters: 7/10
I appreciated the diversity in characters, and enjoyed their interactions between eachother.
Atmosphere: 8/10
Definitely atmospheric, the author did a good job here, I apparently just don't vibe with MC and mer themes.
Writing: 7/10
Writing was pretty good, enjoyable to read.
Plot: 6/10
I've only seen one episode of Sons of Anarchy, and could pretty much predict what would happen in this. Would have loved more of a twist than just the mer aspect.
Intrigue: 5/10
I finished it just to finish. Again, if you're into MC war drama you'd probably be far more invested than me.
Logic: 6/10
I still dont understand how the bikes work (like I know it's "magic" but what does it look like? Do the wheels spin? Does it make a sound? Give me details) or what they look like when shifted (I know they have scales and gills from a brief mention but like .. what else? What colour? Do they have legs or fins?) .That might be me being a dummy or zoning out while reading but these were cool aspects that I feel deserved more page time!
Entertainment: 6/10
It was a decent time, some of the scenes were pretty hot, and I felt the characters worked well together. Again, taught me I'm not a fan of MC or mer themes.
Total rating: 6.43/10
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Stalking
Minor: Addiction, Torture, and War