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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book has two major downfalls: unlikeable characters and lack of connection between main characters.
I didnt particularly like or relate to any of the characters. Queenie was alright but there was not a lot to her character. I think the author tried to add depth to her character at the end but it just didnt work. Similarly, there was nothing really great about the guys. Queenie's connection with them didn't seem realistic and they would just randomly start going it at without any real reason. It just didn't make sense. Usually in a reverse harem, each guy has a different personality and brings something different to the relationship. However that wasn't really executed here.
When I was reading this book, I kept getting reminded of Den of Vipers because a lot of the character in this book were similar to the character in DOV. However, DOV was way better, but it was also much longer and I think that gave the author more time to develop characters and the overall relationship between the main characters.
I didnt particularly like or relate to any of the characters. Queenie was alright but there was not a lot to her character. I think the author tried to add depth to her character at the end but it just didnt work. Similarly, there was nothing really great about the guys. Queenie's connection with them didn't seem realistic and they would just randomly start going it at without any real reason. It just didn't make sense. Usually in a reverse harem, each guy has a different personality and brings something different to the relationship. However that wasn't really executed here.
When I was reading this book, I kept getting reminded of Den of Vipers because a lot of the character in this book were similar to the character in DOV. However, DOV was way better, but it was also much longer and I think that gave the author more time to develop characters and the overall relationship between the main characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
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:
Yes
This was my first book by this author and I REALLY enjoyed it!! It was fast and fun and sexy and overall a great time. There was more heart than anticipated, the characters were all so different and had such personality, I liked how Lourdes realized Dimas didn’t love her the way she loved him and actually left. Genuinely didn’t want to put this book down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Rape, Excrement, Gaslighting
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol
a great example of a strong FMC
Kicka** afro-latina (I think) female lead. Magic motorcycles. Mermen bad boys. I love the openness of the paranormal. They’re not a secret. Queenie is a baddie who saves herself. I love that for her. The guys all have issues and Queenie gives them what they each need but honestly they all need therapy.
I didn’t particularly care for the reference of “being close as brothers” when they have a sexual relationship. I’m assuming because those two would still be brothers whether the sexual relationship was there or not. I wish the friendship between Queenie and Lourdes was presented more genuine and Lourdes not to be as self absorbed and desperate in the beginning but I’m glad we see that it was more towards the end of the book. To me there’s not too much paranormal activity. More so a book set in a paranormal world. Queenie and Delfin’s relationship was a little forced. They could’ve remained good friends. Also wish there was an epilogue.
At this point, Queenie shouldn’t have anymore braids in her hair as much as they’ve been yanked.
The story overall was a strong 3 for me but Queenie being so strong pushed it to a 4.
Kicka** afro-latina (I think) female lead. Magic motorcycles. Mermen bad boys. I love the openness of the paranormal. They’re not a secret. Queenie is a baddie who saves herself. I love that for her. The guys all have issues and Queenie gives them what they each need but honestly they all need therapy.
I didn’t particularly care for the reference of “being close as brothers” when they have a sexual relationship. I’m assuming because those two would still be brothers whether the sexual relationship was there or not. I wish the friendship between Queenie and Lourdes was presented more genuine and Lourdes not to be as self absorbed and desperate in the beginning but I’m glad we see that it was more towards the end of the book. To me there’s not too much paranormal activity. More so a book set in a paranormal world. Queenie and Delfin’s relationship was a little forced. They could’ve remained good friends. Also wish there was an epilogue.
At this point, Queenie shouldn’t have anymore braids in her hair as much as they’ve been yanked.
The story overall was a strong 3 for me but Queenie being so strong pushed it to a 4.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Blood, Kidnapping
Minor: Death, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4 star
5 🌶
CW: on authors website
This was my first why choose book and it was good. The characters all came to life for me and the variation of spice was pretty awesome. Some thing were not for me but I did like how much grit this book had.
Queenie is such a badass FMC and honestly if she was not a strong character I would have not liked this book. It was needed with the dynamics of some of the men.
I’m really glad I picked this book up and I would definitely read more from this author!
5 🌶
CW: on authors website
This was my first why choose book and it was good. The characters all came to life for me and the variation of spice was pretty awesome. Some thing were not for me but I did like how much grit this book had.
Queenie is such a badass FMC and honestly if she was not a strong character I would have not liked this book. It was needed with the dynamics of some of the men.
I’m really glad I picked this book up and I would definitely read more from this author!
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
This was such a fun, fast-paced, paranormal why choose romance. I am not someone who often reads motorcycle club romance but I couldn’t resist when you throw in the strong female lead (Queenie is a marine biologist) and the merman twist. Queenie is physically prepared to handle herself, as taught by the mysterious Julio, but she’s not great at the emotional stuff (any emotional stuff, really). She’s got plenty of sass, balls as big as the guys in the club, and gives as good as she gets. I enjoyed this so much I skipped bedtime and read it all in one night. Strong 4.5 star read!!
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character