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tazzytas's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
origamy's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Man,after the last few I really didn't expect to like this one as much as I did. I mean, I knew I was probably going to enjoy it but I didn't think I'd like it this much lol. Loved everything about it. The relationship between Marcus and Gabi was just everything. Marcus was just the sweetest and I loved how patient he was with Gabi. I also loved Gabi and all her brattiness lol, which was a surprise. I think it helped that she also had a sweet side to her.
lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
5.0
Reading this has left me wanting to spend a small fortune buying all the other books Cherise Sinclair has written and then spend the next month reading them all.
Sadly real life won't let me do that but I AM determined to work my way through them as and when time and money allow.
Gabi and Marcus are really well written characters, very easy to like and with hidden depths. We also saw them both grow and learn new things about themselves. The story drew me in from the very start and I struggled to put it back down. Boring things like work and sleep got in the way of me reading this in one sitting otherwise I would have done exactly that.
Cherise's writing is excellent, as usual, I did think I'd spotted a few typo's but then realised it was Marcus' colloquial way of speaking! She has an amazing ability to write in a way that puts you into the scene, even inside the character's head at times. Her BDSM scenes work and even when the Doms push boundaries it's done in a careful, caring and consensual way. Her Doms may spank and 'beat' the ass of their subs, but they also always respect them and that ethos is evident throughout the story.
We don't just get Gabi and Marcus' view points, which seemed a little bit strange at first, but was VERY necessary to the plot. It didn't take me long to get into it and I loved how it allowed us to see more of Jessica and Z's relationship without it being in the form of a twee short story or 'extended epilogue' type of offering.
If you enjoy BDSM romance then Cherise's books are a must read. Each can be read stand alone, though once you've read one you WILL have to read them all, so you might as well start with book #1! I hugely recommend this, hugely.
Sadly real life won't let me do that but I AM determined to work my way through them as and when time and money allow.
Gabi and Marcus are really well written characters, very easy to like and with hidden depths. We also saw them both grow and learn new things about themselves. The story drew me in from the very start and I struggled to put it back down. Boring things like work and sleep got in the way of me reading this in one sitting otherwise I would have done exactly that.
Cherise's writing is excellent, as usual, I did think I'd spotted a few typo's but then realised it was Marcus' colloquial way of speaking! She has an amazing ability to write in a way that puts you into the scene, even inside the character's head at times. Her BDSM scenes work and even when the Doms push boundaries it's done in a careful, caring and consensual way. Her Doms may spank and 'beat' the ass of their subs, but they also always respect them and that ethos is evident throughout the story.
We don't just get Gabi and Marcus' view points, which seemed a little bit strange at first, but was VERY necessary to the plot. It didn't take me long to get into it and I loved how it allowed us to see more of Jessica and Z's relationship without it being in the form of a twee short story or 'extended epilogue' type of offering.
If you enjoy BDSM romance then Cherise's books are a must read. Each can be read stand alone, though once you've read one you WILL have to read them all, so you might as well start with book #1! I hugely recommend this, hugely.
cravingpages's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
alisonhori's review against another edition
4.0
Such fun smut. More about super observant/super skilled/super controlled than BDSM but that works for me. Engaging read.
eg_m's review against another edition
5.0
Reread and still enjoyed. Might downgrade to 4.5, but it's stood the test of time.
helenfinch's review against another edition
5.0
Worth every penny
I l ok 've the Shadowlands series. 's. Sinclair has put together a cast of characters to impress. The men are strong alpha males that any sub would want any the stories keep you reading to find out what's next. I highly recommend.
I l ok 've the Shadowlands series. 's. Sinclair has put together a cast of characters to impress. The men are strong alpha males that any sub would want any the stories keep you reading to find out what's next. I highly recommend.
khushilovesandreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
liwb's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really liked this book, it was a little different to the ones before but that wasn't a bad thing at all. This book definitely made me laugh a bit more then the others. I really loved the line 'even Jesus thinks your a dumb ass'
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Trafficking