Reviews

Captivating by Onley James

diana8524's review against another edition

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

riz715zo's review against another edition

3.0

2.5

julcsiii's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

danceswithbugs's review against another edition

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? Yes

3.5

lane_see's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.25

All I have to say is Shep gives the most swoon worthy gifts ❤️ 

aylen_96's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

angelam78's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted medium-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

4.25

apedorenko's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

anbananova's review against another edition

3.0

i liked this book better than the first one mainly bc of shep but i can’t say it was totally different from the first one. the same young semi closeted gay guy with history of abuse in his childhood and a much older big daddy-type gay man. i have a feeling about who the next book is going to be and i hope it will be different.

i loved shep. i missed reading about psychopaths and sociopaths.

“Shep blinked in surprise. “I’m not a psychopath.” 
Calder scoffed. “Whatever you say, man.” 
“I’m a high-functioning sociopath. There’s a difference.”

the heart was a nice touch. i missed unhinged characters.

wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition

5.0

Oh man, I enjoyed the hell out of this. I know I love Onley James' work, but then I don't read any for a while and am utterly floored all over again. Loved getting to really meet Shep (since he and Mac are mentioned/involved in the Necessary Evils series).

re-read: makes me want to read Mac and Archer's book soooooo bad.