A review by bbygirl21
Desperate Measures by Katee Robert
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really loved this book. It was super hot and interesting. I’ve haven’t read any retelling books before but I really liked this one.
The only thing I didn’t like about this book is the ending. It felt a little underwhelming almost like it was rushed and ended too quickly and easily. I felt there was so much build up to the climax of the story and it all ended way to easily and fast. It just wasn’t as satisfying an ending as it could’ve been.
Other than that it was an amazing story. I liked it way more than I thought I would since I’m not that big a fan of Aladdin. But I ended up really loving this dark retelling of it focused on the villain instead.
I’d recommend it for sure.
The only thing I didn’t like about this book is the ending. It felt a little underwhelming almost like it was rushed and ended too quickly and easily. I felt there was so much build up to the climax of the story and it all ended way to easily and fast. It just wasn’t as satisfying an ending as it could’ve been.
Other than that it was an amazing story. I liked it way more than I thought I would since I’m not that big a fan of Aladdin. But I ended up really loving this dark retelling of it focused on the villain instead.
I’d recommend it for sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Kidnapping
Minor: Blood, Violence, Murder, Physical abuse, and Vomit