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Captivating by Onley James

ijholets's review against another edition

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adventurous dark informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

tfpeel's review against another edition

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5.0

Anche più bello del primo

irina_29's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

trashpandairlreads's review against another edition

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dark funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

teereadsbooks's review against another edition

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dark emotional medium-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

4.75

4.75 stars

Oh, this was a wild ride. This book is emotional, intense, and a bit twisty. I found Shep's character quite fascinating since he is a high functioning sociopath in a romance novel. It's interesting how the author approached that aspect of the story. The dynamic between Shep and Elijah is definitely unique. Elijah isn't scared away by Shep's diagnosis reveal but embraces it as something else to love about Shep. They just work well together. I mean, not everyone would be super thrilled by the present Shep gives Elijah at the end, but Elijah is over the moon about it. I really enjoyed this one. I think this is my favorite I the series so far. If a quirky but slightly dark and twisty romance is your thing, then definitely check this one out.

kendallkels14's review against another edition

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4.0

Really good book!!

I liked this book even more than book 1! I looooved Shep. A high functioning sociopath?! His character was awesome! My heart went out to Elijah. Poor guy. Great series so far!

flamingo_punk's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny sad medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

rebeccabadger's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny hopeful 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

3.75

booksafety's review against another edition

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5.0

Book safety, tropes and tags down below.

I really, really enjoy Onley’s writing. To me, her books are the perfect mix of instalove/lust, action, past trauma, surprisingly low angst and unhingedness (the one’s I’ve read, anyway). Just very entertaining.

Shepherd was my favorite character. He was unintentionally funny and really sweet in a totally not-at-all-healthy way. He’s a high-functioning sociopath (hello, Sherlock), and Elijah became one of his obsessions. Thankfully, Elijah was fully on board with that, lol. Oh, and he’s a 6’6 bearded redhead with shoulder length hair and freckles everywhere

diana8524's review against another edition

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emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75