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eviesmusings's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.25
And Valroy is a real villain, unapologetic, arrogant and cruel since that is his nature. I enjoyed his development and the fact that it didn't feel forced. Abigail was a lot of fun as well, her fiery nature and temper peeking out despite how terrified she was. I loved to see her
I wish we got to see more of different characters, though the ones that we got to know so far have intrigued me.
I was also intrigued by the themes of desire, sexuality and consent through the eyes of both the heroine and our villain.
What I didn't enjoy as much was the pace of the book, I found it a bit boring at times as it was quite slow-paced and I found some scenes quite a hassle to get through. And the language was a bit convoluted at times so I had to reread paragraphs to understand exactly what was happening. I'm glad I stuck with it as overall it was a very enjoyable read.
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Gore
msalexnicole's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Note this is a dark fantasy romance, so characters are not prince and princess charming. They take time to warm up to and are morally grey (mmc is). Check content warnings!
Expect:
- enemies to lovers
- captive/captor
- games
- great banter
- fast paced
- great tension
- slowww burn
Overall 4.5 ⭐️
Spice 1/5 🔥 her books seem to start slow but then ultra ramp up in the next books.
Graphic: Gore, Infertility, Misogyny, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
januaryt123's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infertility, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
tlskayte's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Rape
ziaxx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
As for the female main character, I'm kinda on the fence about her. I mean, I'm not a fan of those stubborn types who go all out sacrificing themselves for a world that's given them nothing but suffering. Maybe she'll grow on me in the next book if she shows some positive changes.
Oh, and let's talk about Valroy. Can I just admit that I'm already smitten with this guy? I couldn't care less about the people he offed. They had it coming, except for that one kid.
Kingsley knows how to deliver a male main character who's unapologetically himself. It's freaking fantastic, and I'm absolutely loving it.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Gore, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infertility, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
She surrender herself to a painful death to escape the prince. I think it's suicide because she chose death over being with him. I guess that's an explanatory itself.aliteraryescape's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Gore, Sexual content, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infertility
caseymac's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Gore and Sexual content
Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Torture, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and War
nunudeen's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, and Gore
booksoflore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
yomaddjesty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Infertility, Self harm, Torture, Suicide attempt, and War