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sunnyxviii's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
sultrytartreviews's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
3.75
I did really enjoy this book, especially the characters. The stars reflect more of the storyline than the character building, which I loved. What really did it for me was the amazing and on point groveling. If a book has a great grovel, count me in!
I loved Una's strength and how we get to watch Killian turn himself inside out to discover she has a different kind of strength and set of skills from him. Just chef's kiss.
I did wish that the conflict for the end of the novel was more addressed/important to the rest of the story. It was hinted at and spread around, but it ultimately felt very over and done with when it came to the climax. Like, why'd we even include it if we were gonna just sweep past it so quickly? I wanted more cohesion I suppose from the whole storyline instead of..here is the romance part...here is the action part...here is the exciting climax part.
Overall this was a fun read and I do suggest it. I will be reading more in this series and from this author.
I loved Una's strength and how we get to watch Killian turn himself inside out to discover she has a different kind of strength and set of skills from him. Just chef's kiss.
I did wish that the conflict for the end of the novel was more addressed/important to the rest of the story. It was hinted at and spread around, but it ultimately felt very over and done with when it came to the climax. Like, why'd we even include it if we were gonna just sweep past it so quickly? I wanted more cohesion I suppose from the whole storyline instead of..here is the romance part...here is the action part...here is the exciting climax part.
Overall this was a fun read and I do suggest it. I will be reading more in this series and from this author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
cluckieduck's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
As I branch out from my typical genres, I believe this is my first “rejected mate” trope. While I enjoyed the setup in the beginning and most of the story up to ~75%, once I finished there’s just something…meh about it.
I enjoyed both leads and the dual POV narration. Una is a spunky lead, just trying to keep a low profile while she works towards her independence outside of being a ‘lone female reject.’ Her and ‘her girls’ are a lovely breath of fresh air in this pack ruled by strength. Killian gives a first impression as a big, dumb, brutish Alpha, but there’s more than meets the eye, especially once we’re treated to some heartbreaking flashbacks that really flesh out his character. They’re also both pretty darn funny - I found myself chuckling out loud at times, especially once Killian starts trying to win Una back.
I definitely wasn’t expecting how much of a slow-burn this story would be. The language is so crude, with so much sexual imagery and tension right from the get-go, but the actual romance between the two leads takes a loooong time to get going. Not necessarily a bad thing, what with Una giving the big ol’ FU to Killian for the initial mate rejection, just not what I was expecting!
Anyways, perhaps once I get a few more of this trope under my belt I may feel differently. I’m moving onto book 2 right away, and I do think I will give this a re-read at some point.
I enjoyed both leads and the dual POV narration. Una is a spunky lead, just trying to keep a low profile while she works towards her independence outside of being a ‘lone female reject.’ Her and ‘her girls’ are a lovely breath of fresh air in this pack ruled by strength. Killian gives a first impression as a big, dumb, brutish Alpha, but there’s more than meets the eye, especially once we’re treated to some heartbreaking flashbacks that really flesh out his character. They’re also both pretty darn funny - I found myself chuckling out loud at times, especially once Killian starts trying to win Una back.
I definitely wasn’t expecting how much of a slow-burn this story would be. The language is so crude, with so much sexual imagery and tension right from the get-go, but the actual romance between the two leads takes a loooong time to get going. Not necessarily a bad thing, what with Una giving the big ol’ FU to Killian for the initial mate rejection, just not what I was expecting!
Anyways, perhaps once I get a few more of this trope under my belt I may feel differently. I’m moving onto book 2 right away, and I do think I will give this a re-read at some point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual content, Transphobia, Violence, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Vomit
marysbookinit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I enjoyed this story overall, and I loved the female MC - her and her wolf were a joy to read. Una had a lot of bad hands dealt to her in life but she paved her own way to purpose and finding little slices of happiness in a society that treats her as ‘less than’, and she empowers her friends to do the same. I would lay down my life for all of the lone females in this book. Very intrigued by future pairings.
The male MC rejected Uma as his mate early on - big mistake, huge. I could always use more grovel but he did do a fair bit here.
The male MC rejected Uma as his mate early on - big mistake, huge. I could always use more grovel but he did do a fair bit here.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexism, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Pregnancy and Sexual harassment
ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment, Ableism, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence and Sexual assault
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