A review by smuttymcbookface
These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan

adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I found this enjoyable to read, even if just to wrap up the story, but I did find myself overlooking some flaws despite my enjoyment.

Pros:
  • Interesting and easy to follow plot
  • A love triangle where the other man is not an unredeemable villain
  • Some sweet and tender moments mixed in
  • Any interactions with Misha, since he was hilarious

Cons
  • Too quickly and conveniently wrapped up
  • Both MMCs lost their character/individuality
  • There was too much cheesiness/corniness in some of the romantic scenes
  • The amount of fishing and reassurance required by Brie in the romance scenes were ridiculous - especially since she gave nothing back in comparison
  • The power and Fae abilities of the main characters (Brie, Misha, Finn) felt inconsistent and underdeveloped
  • The early dialog scenes were too long, particularly when contrasted with quick wrapped-up-in-a-bow ending
  • Much more minor than the other points, but I hated the use of "male" when Brie described the love interests - left me a little icky even though I know it was trying to diffentiate them as fae
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