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A review by bookishlychar
Rise of a Queen by Rina Kent
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Aurora has spent the past 10 years escaping from her past into anonymity. She needs business help and surfaces at an event, hoping to get out before anyone in the King family sees her. Jonathan King strikes fear into everyone he encounters. He steps in when he sees Aurora at his son's wedding and tries to get his nemesis as an investor.
I hated Jonathan King in the Royal Elite series. He was cruel, and mean and you just had to hate him. In this duet you still hate him, but Rina Kent peels back the layers that are Jonathan and gets you to understand why he is the way he is. He loves the people he loves fiercely and will protect them at all costs.
Aurora does not bend to every whim of Jonathan and I liked that she challenged him. With both their strengths and passions I liked what they managed to bring out in each other. I also liked to see her help mend the relationship between Aiden and Jonathan.
That is not to say that this is a dark romance and there are dark concepts. Please check trigger warnings before moving forward (if needed).
Read if you like: age gap, dark romance, hate to love, alpha hero, billionaire
I hated Jonathan King in the Royal Elite series. He was cruel, and mean and you just had to hate him. In this duet you still hate him, but Rina Kent peels back the layers that are Jonathan and gets you to understand why he is the way he is. He loves the people he loves fiercely and will protect them at all costs.
Aurora does not bend to every whim of Jonathan and I liked that she challenged him. With both their strengths and passions I liked what they managed to bring out in each other. I also liked to see her help mend the relationship between Aiden and Jonathan.
That is not to say that this is a dark romance and there are dark concepts. Please check trigger warnings before moving forward (if needed).
Read if you like: age gap, dark romance, hate to love, alpha hero, billionaire