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messica's review
2.75
This is like if Charlaine Harris wrote ACOTAR.
I’m new to the romantacy genre and I just have some observations. First, what’s up with the body horror? Most fantasy does not include this amount of torture and gore. Frankly I’m not sure why adding boinks warrants the extra horror. Related, are we not capable of writing one of these that doesn’t include SA? What’s going on with all these insanely unsexy plot lines? Is it overcompensation for the boinks? Conflict can happen without torture and SA. I’ve seen it done in every other genre. I just 💁♀️
I think I originally put a hold on this because some random Reddit thread suggested to read this after ACOTAR. And yeah honestly that’s a good way to rec this book because this reads similar.
I’m new to the romantacy genre and I just have some observations. First, what’s up with the body horror? Most fantasy does not include this amount of torture and gore. Frankly I’m not sure why adding boinks warrants the extra horror. Related, are we not capable of writing one of these that doesn’t include SA? What’s going on with all these insanely unsexy plot lines? Is it overcompensation for the boinks? Conflict can happen without torture and SA. I’ve seen it done in every other genre. I just 💁♀️
I think I originally put a hold on this because some random Reddit thread suggested to read this after ACOTAR. And yeah honestly that’s a good way to rec this book because this reads similar.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Homophobia and Vomit
pookiee's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
1.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Violence, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Slavery, Rape, and Sexual violence
Minor: Lesbophobia, Death of parent, Death, and Homophobia
hannibanani29's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Incest, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
Minor: Homophobia and Slavery
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