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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Such a great read!
This was such a sweet read. From the beginning my emotions were going up and down. So much packed into this book.
Thorak is Mariah’s former bully from high school. What I appreciated about his apology and explanation was that he didn’t blame his upbringing. He didn’t take the easy way out in his apologies.
These two go from swoon worthy to frustrating and back to swoon worthy multiple times. But I loved the ride.
This was such a sweet read. From the beginning my emotions were going up and down. So much packed into this book.
Thorak is Mariah’s former bully from high school. What I appreciated about his apology and explanation was that he didn’t blame his upbringing. He didn’t take the easy way out in his apologies.
These two go from swoon worthy to frustrating and back to swoon worthy multiple times. But I loved the ride.
emotional
lighthearted
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
It's not often that you come across a book like this where the FMC doesn't take any shit from anyone and is relatable but here it is. I really like the premise of the Orc being rich instead of just a brute that owns and runs a business. The secret love and attraction is adorable and had me kicking my feet and squealing with how adorable they were. The two facing prejeduces against one another gives it a bit of that "forbidden love" troupe while also touching on the trials and pain that each party had to deal with in their history.
I love that Thorak knew he was a nasty bastard in high school and regretted it. It makes him seem more, pardon the term, human and relatable. I'm glad he has the kind of character development and wants to make amends for it. I'm glad that throughout the book, he grows as a person
Mariah can be relatable. Working in the customer service and hospitality industry is not for the faint of heart. The fact that she acknowledges that Thorak is attractive but still remembers how much of an ass he was to her, and doesn't let her attraction sway her much, just adds to her character and makes her more realistic. However, the constant denial of her feelings started to get on my nerves about halfway through the book. While I can understand that it's hard to get over that kind of torment she suffered from, she flip-flops between "he's an amazing man" to "he's still my bully". I wish she would TALK to Thorak about things instead of making the usual assumptions that most people do in situations like this. Everyone is telling her what they see, and I get letting her mind push those people's words away, but at some point, having an adult conversation with someone that says they love and care about you needs to happen. She's still living in the past, despite claiming to want to move on.
All in all, it was a cute book with a lot of things that were both typical and original. I think this goes into my favorites of all time.
I love that Thorak knew he was a nasty bastard in high school and regretted it. It makes him seem more, pardon the term, human and relatable. I'm glad he has the kind of character development and wants to make amends for it. I'm glad that throughout the book, he grows as a person
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to the point of going low to no contact with his parents over their meddling that cost him Mariah and the business deal. I'm glad he confronted them instead of trying to play the placating son.Mariah can be relatable. Working in the customer service and hospitality industry is not for the faint of heart. The fact that she acknowledges that Thorak is attractive but still remembers how much of an ass he was to her, and doesn't let her attraction sway her much, just adds to her character and makes her more realistic. However, the constant denial of her feelings started to get on my nerves about halfway through the book. While I can understand that it's hard to get over that kind of torment she suffered from, she flip-flops between "he's an amazing man" to "he's still my bully". I wish she would TALK to Thorak about things instead of making the usual assumptions that most people do in situations like this. Everyone is telling her what they see, and I get letting her mind push those people's words away, but at some point, having an adult conversation with someone that says they love and care about you needs to happen. She's still living in the past, despite claiming to want to move on.
All in all, it was a cute book with a lot of things that were both typical and original. I think this goes into my favorites of all time.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Okay...
I really liked the world that The Orc and the Innkeeper created but I wasn't in love with the two main characters themselves 🫤
While the start of the book was entertaining, I slowly lost interest with the pacing and lack of character development.
I even paused this for a couple of week because I didn't want to DNF it 🥲
Personally, I didn't feel like the relationship between Mariah and Thorak was organic enough, especially since he was her high school bully and did leave her traumatised.
I really liked the world that The Orc and the Innkeeper created but I wasn't in love with the two main characters themselves 🫤
While the start of the book was entertaining, I slowly lost interest with the pacing and lack of character development.
I even paused this for a couple of week because I didn't want to DNF it 🥲
Personally, I didn't feel like the relationship between Mariah and Thorak was organic enough, especially since he was her high school bully and did leave her traumatised.
enemies to lovers
Super cute read. Love that it ascends certain ideas that people or monsters have. Give it a read! Can’t wait for the next characters.
Super cute read. Love that it ascends certain ideas that people or monsters have. Give it a read! Can’t wait for the next characters.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes