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bangiebangs's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Like the previous book, this one also didn't really match the earlier stories for me. There is a lot of spice (4.5/5), but also a fair bit of backstory and internal thoughts. The conflict here has been hinted at in previous books of the series, and it also seems to be an intro to the Sabine Valley series (also mentioned before on occasion; that series is unfinished/ abandoned afaik).
As for the story, Aurora here gets even more depth than in the previous book, and I really like her character. It's quite obvious from the start that she wouldn't go through with her initial plan. Malone doesn't work as well for me, mainly because she is presented as a very withdrawn character, somebody always in control, and the idea that she would fall in love in the space of three days just doesn't work for me.
Plus, this book (maybe more than others?) suggests that a Dom always knows what their sub wants, better than the sub themselves. That they all read body language super well, and have this magical ability to know everything about their play partners. This might be true in longer relationships, but suggesting this would happen between people who dislike each other or don't know each other is problematic - and makes these stories a little harder to really get into for me. Probably a pet peeve, and all in all, it probably also makes sense to clean your palate (so to speak) between installments and not read all six in a row (as I did).
For the series overall I would say 4*, and high smut count. You definitely get all kinds of combinations and group scenarios here.
As for the story, Aurora here gets even more depth than in the previous book, and I really like her character. It's quite obvious from the start that she wouldn't go through with her initial plan. Malone doesn't work as well for me, mainly because she is presented as a very withdrawn character, somebody always in control, and the idea that she would fall in love in the space of three days just doesn't work for me.
Plus, this book (maybe more than others?) suggests that a Dom always knows what their sub wants, better than the sub themselves. That they all read body language super well, and have this magical ability to know everything about their play partners. This might be true in longer relationships, but suggesting this would happen between people who dislike each other or don't know each other is problematic - and makes these stories a little harder to really get into for me. Probably a pet peeve, and all in all, it probably also makes sense to clean your palate (so to speak) between installments and not read all six in a row (as I did).
For the series overall I would say 4*, and high smut count. You definitely get all kinds of combinations and group scenarios here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Gun violence, Death of parent, and Medical content
thaliareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Probably my favorite book of the series. I love the push and pull between Malone and Aurora. Aurora's delicate balance between her new feelings and the hatred she's been harboring for Malone since childhood is especially fun to watch develop.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, Death of parent, and Medical content
As with the other books in this series it is very spicy and delves into BDSM territory, so be aware that that's what you are getting into. A large part of this book deals with Aurora's feelings towards Malone because of what happened between Malone and her mother:kaetheluise_nckl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Assassination attempt (unsuccessful)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Misogyny
Minor: Alcohol and Medical content
FF couple | kinks: SM dynamics, spanking (hand, paddle, cane) use of toys (dildo, vibrator) oral sex (giving/receiving)ka_ke's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Pro-tip: Do not binge the series, all books are good, but repetitive and need time in between!
Throughout the Wicked Villains series I have loved Aurora’s character, she is arguably the most diverse out of the cast, which is why I suppose her story disappointed me. I felt as though there was so much build-up to her relationship with Malone that this last book just didn’t hold up to.
Throughout the Wicked Villains series I have loved Aurora’s character, she is arguably the most diverse out of the cast, which is why I suppose her story disappointed me. I felt as though there was so much build-up to her relationship with Malone that this last book just didn’t hold up to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Gun violence and Violence
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