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keeley_k's review
dark
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I started giving 4.5 stars as I felt the last 20% of the book didn't keep up the same vibe. But I had to go back and change it because I have not stopped thinking about this book. I've got a serious book hangover and apparently BDSM priest is now a thing that I'm into so there's that.....
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
shinnylv's review
dark
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
There was a lot of hype around this book and I felt it fell flat. I liked Pam Godwin’s books but this one I didn’t enjoy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
faith99's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
lbooch24's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, Blood, and Sexual violence
giannareadsromance's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
This was my first time reading Pam Godwin, and it will certainly not be my last. The story opens with a disgruntled Tinsley being dropped off at an all-girls reform school by her uncaring business woman mother in light of her recent unsatisfactory behavior, consequently bringing potential shame upon the Constantine family name.
Enter Father Magnus Falke, a catholic priest (who’s over twice her age) and basically head master of the school. He’s known for his ruthlessness, and dedication to the reformation of his students. Which is why he specifically is tasked with teaching and disciplining Tinsley one-on-one so he can keep a close eye on her by her mother.
Lord Jesus (of course) the angst in this book between these two 🥵 I went from hating to loving to hating to loving Magnus over the course of the first half of the book lol. I found Tinsley lovable from the beginning, but Magnus took a little to grow on me.
Once that rubber band snaps FULLY though…. freight train. As much as I hate hate hate to admit it, the angst throughout is a driving force to making the spice that much better. I’d rate it a 4/5 🌶️ overall.
Their connection and growth together, especially from Magnus’s POV is so heartwarming and lovely. Once again, that angst payoff of seeing them interact fully and give into each other is the best.
I’m also interested in the other characters stories as well, which are from books/series written by other authors? Which is really unique and I’ve never seen anything like that. Time to further expand the TBR I guess 🙄😅
Enter Father Magnus Falke, a catholic priest (who’s over twice her age) and basically head master of the school. He’s known for his ruthlessness, and dedication to the reformation of his students. Which is why he specifically is tasked with teaching and disciplining Tinsley one-on-one so he can keep a close eye on her by her mother.
Lord Jesus (of course) the angst in this book between these two 🥵 I went from hating to loving to hating to loving Magnus over the course of the first half of the book lol. I found Tinsley lovable from the beginning, but Magnus took a little to grow on me.
Once that rubber band snaps FULLY though…. freight train. As much as I hate hate hate to admit it, the angst throughout is a driving force to making the spice that much better. I’d rate it a 4/5 🌶️ overall.
Their connection and growth together, especially from Magnus’s POV is so heartwarming and lovely. Once again, that angst payoff of seeing them interact fully and give into each other is the best.
I’m also interested in the other characters stories as well, which are from books/series written by other authors? Which is really unique and I’ve never seen anything like that. Time to further expand the TBR I guess 🙄😅
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Death, Emotional abuse, and Sexual violence
julieokrzesik's review
dark
emotional
tense
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? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Torture, Death of parent, Death, and Animal death
bbygirl21's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. It's by far my favorite read in awhile, really high up on my favorites list.
I loved everything about Magnus and Tinsley. The way they fight their feelings for each other and the tension between them throughout this entire book was immaculate.
I love how strong willed Tinsley is, but also so sweet when it comes to animals. I definitely cried at one of the scenes involving opossoms. And I love how when she realizes the toll her seduction of Magnus is doing on him and his guilt, she pulls back on her plans and tries to come up with a new way to get in trouble to get away from her mother's demands, that won't make Magnus feel guilty, allowing him to make the choice on what they do together.
I also love how Magnus encourages Tinsley to reach her full potential, giving her private classes when he realizes how smart she is and how the classes at the school aren't enough for her, and how he encourages her to go after what she wants.
I just love the two of them together so much. They have incredible chemistry and are just absolutely amazing.
I goes without saying that I'd highly, highly recommend this book. I barely put this down since I started it. I stayed awake all night and clear into the morning just to finish it.
I loved everything about Magnus and Tinsley. The way they fight their feelings for each other and the tension between them throughout this entire book was immaculate.
I love how strong willed Tinsley is, but also so sweet when it comes to animals. I definitely cried at one of the scenes involving opossoms. And I love how when she realizes the toll her seduction of Magnus is doing on him and his guilt, she pulls back on her plans and tries to come up with a new way to get in trouble to get away from her mother's demands, that won't make Magnus feel guilty, allowing him to make the choice on what they do together.
I also love how Magnus encourages Tinsley to reach her full potential, giving her private classes when he realizes how smart she is and how the classes at the school aren't enough for her, and how he encourages her to go after what she wants.
I just love the two of them together so much. They have incredible chemistry and are just absolutely amazing.
I goes without saying that I'd highly, highly recommend this book. I barely put this down since I started it. I stayed awake all night and clear into the morning just to finish it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, and Confinement
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Drug use
charliebella's review
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Animal death
theartistreader's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
This book has been on my tbr for such a long time, I was actually nervous about reading it. However, I can say for certain that it definitely did not disappoint.
The slow burn was amazing, and so was the plot and the smut. So far, this book definitely has to be one of my favourite reads yet.
The slow burn was amazing, and so was the plot and the smut. So far, this book definitely has to be one of my favourite reads yet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Minor: Alcohol
aklovekorn's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Blood
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death