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A review by asternyx
Ruthless Idols by Michelle Hercules
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
⤏ What to expect:
∘ New Adult
∘ Paranormal Bullly Romance
∘ Academy setting
∘ Multiple POV
∘ Reverse Harem - 4 powerful love interests: Rufio, Bryce, Morpheus, Phoenix
∘ Secrets, betrayals
∘ Intriguing plot developments
⤏ Tropes:
∘ Hate to Love
∘ Insta-Lust
∘ "Touch her and you die"
⤏ Trigger Warnings: bullying, physical and emotional abuse, abuse by a parent, drugs, past trauma, murder, rape
⤏ Thoughts
The threat to Daisy's life only grows more pressing with each passing moment, as her enemies become more numerous and ruthless. The plot thickens as new secrets and revelations emerge from every angle, complicating matters even further.
As the stakes continue to rise, the romance takes a bit of a backseat, but the bond forming between the characters is no less compelling. However, it did feel less intense than in the first book.
Unfortunately, there was one particular aspect of the story that didn't sit well with me: the relationship between Tobi and Daisy's sister. Not only did I find it to be an unnecessary development, but the sister's attitude really grated on my nerves as well.
∘ New Adult
∘ Paranormal Bullly Romance
∘ Academy setting
∘ Multiple POV
∘ Reverse Harem - 4 powerful love interests: Rufio, Bryce, Morpheus, Phoenix
∘ Secrets, betrayals
∘ Intriguing plot developments
⤏ Tropes:
∘ Hate to Love
∘ Insta-Lust
∘ "Touch her and you die"
⤏ Trigger Warnings: bullying, physical and emotional abuse, abuse by a parent, drugs, past trauma, murder, rape
⤏ Thoughts
The threat to Daisy's life only grows more pressing with each passing moment, as her enemies become more numerous and ruthless. The plot thickens as new secrets and revelations emerge from every angle, complicating matters even further.
As the stakes continue to rise, the romance takes a bit of a backseat, but the bond forming between the characters is no less compelling. However, it did feel less intense than in the first book.
Unfortunately, there was one particular aspect of the story that didn't sit well with me: the relationship between Tobi and Daisy's sister. Not only did I find it to be an unnecessary development, but the sister's attitude really grated on my nerves as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse