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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
This book barely got 2 stars from me, and I honesty might change it to 1. I have been reading this book off and on for months and ended up having to waste my audio book credit to finish it. The only reason it got 2 stars is because I was invested enough to finish it and see what ended up happening, so I felt like that counted for something.
Before I get into my main issues with this book, the minor one is that there are about 76 plot twist and a million storylines going on at once. I love a good plot twist, I even love multiple plot twist. There comes a point though when it's too much. I literally rolled my eyes multiple times towards the end of this book because I was like ope here comes another plot twist hopefully this one stays on track with the currently storyline.
Ellington. My goodness Ellington. GIRLFRIEND!! I don't even have words. She doesn't need Easton Sinnet she needs therapy and a hug.
Easton Sinnnet?? He just needs to go straight to hell.
I am not new to dark romance, I read the trigger warnings, and I read the authors note before reading the book. With that being said this book was disgusting. If you are a victim of domestic violence or SA especially as a child, I DO NOT under any circumstances recommend that you read this book.
The things that happen and are said in this book in the name of "love" are toxic and unacceptable, even in the realm of dark romance. what im about to say is technically a spoiler, but if you plan on reading this book I would recommend reading this part because it doesn't give anything away that you aren't going to learn about within the first like 30-50 pages and is not a major detail in the grand scheme of things. There is a point in the book where Ellington is essentially having a mental breakdown over the sexual abuse brought on by one of her step fathers and Easton dick face Sinnet over here decides that that's a great time to "claim her" "help her" and "give her what she needs" by forcing into sex and calling her the names her step father did while assaulting her and saying things that he and she did.
The author tries to push so hard during Ellington's POV that she loves it and that's what she needs to get through these moments. SHE NEEDS THERAPY not be raped more. fiction or not this book crossed lines that never should have been approached and I really hope that any responsible adult reading this book that may be in Ellington's situation is able to understand that how this man and relationship was dealt with in this fictional book, should be left in fiction. (or preferably not in a book at all.)
I loved the ritual and while there were some parts that were like oh wow, it's dark romance and that's what you get. This book however put me in a slump so bad that I didn't read for weeks.
Before I get into my main issues with this book, the minor one is that there are about 76 plot twist and a million storylines going on at once. I love a good plot twist, I even love multiple plot twist. There comes a point though when it's too much. I literally rolled my eyes multiple times towards the end of this book because I was like ope here comes another plot twist hopefully this one stays on track with the currently storyline.
Ellington. My goodness Ellington. GIRLFRIEND!! I don't even have words. She doesn't need Easton Sinnet she needs therapy and a hug.
Easton Sinnnet?? He just needs to go straight to hell.
I am not new to dark romance, I read the trigger warnings, and I read the authors note before reading the book. With that being said this book was disgusting. If you are a victim of domestic violence or SA especially as a child, I DO NOT under any circumstances recommend that you read this book.
The things that happen and are said in this book in the name of "love" are toxic and unacceptable, even in the realm of dark romance. what im about to say is technically a spoiler, but if you plan on reading this book I would recommend reading this part because it doesn't give anything away that you aren't going to learn about within the first like 30-50 pages and is not a major detail in the grand scheme of things. There is a point in the book where Ellington is essentially having a mental breakdown over the sexual abuse brought on by one of her step fathers and Easton dick face Sinnet over here decides that that's a great time to "claim her" "help her" and "give her what she needs" by forcing into sex and calling her the names her step father did while assaulting her and saying things that he and she did.
The author tries to push so hard during Ellington's POV that she loves it and that's what she needs to get through these moments. SHE NEEDS THERAPY not be raped more. fiction or not this book crossed lines that never should have been approached and I really hope that any responsible adult reading this book that may be in Ellington's situation is able to understand that how this man and relationship was dealt with in this fictional book, should be left in fiction. (or preferably not in a book at all.)
I loved the ritual and while there were some parts that were like oh wow, it's dark romance and that's what you get. This book however put me in a slump so bad that I didn't read for weeks.
dark
fast-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was overall pretty good. As you move through the book, there are parts that hurt your heart. There’s crazy twister and turns that you never saw coming. I feel like this book deals with many dark topics so definitely check your trigger warnings before starting.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okay so this one was a lot. Eli has gone through so much trauma her entire life. So much happened during this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
holy hell. Shantel can write her dark romance.
The Lords books have easily become some of my favourite books to read.
The fact that this book starts with 20+ trigger warnings, and she still had me falling for sin.
This book was so dark, but also emotional everything Elli went through was hard to read but her story is what made the book for me.
This book is filled with non con, many different kinks, child SA, and death. Of this triggers are hard for you to get through I wouldn’t suggest this book.
But if it’s something you can look past as it’s part of healing for Elli, I suggest this book.
Hands down Shantel easily became one of my top 3 authors.
The Lords books have easily become some of my favourite books to read.
The fact that this book starts with 20+ trigger warnings, and she still had me falling for sin.
This book was so dark, but also emotional everything Elli went through was hard to read but her story is what made the book for me.
This book is filled with non con, many different kinks, child SA, and death. Of this triggers are hard for you to get through I wouldn’t suggest this book.
But if it’s something you can look past as it’s part of healing for Elli, I suggest this book.
Hands down Shantel easily became one of my top 3 authors.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced