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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
I was thinking of deleting a star for this book but after thinking it over I realised the problem was mine and not the books. The story telling and the world created deserve the full 5 stars.
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While reading this one my emotions were put through the wringer. The cruelty, be it intentional or simply in ignorance really tore at me.
Brute is the kinda guy that if you just took the time to talk to him you would see he is a wonderful human being. Sadly, as in too many cases, his size and looks stopped people from even trying.
Gray was a puzzle at first. His punishment had me fearing he was an evil awful man. But no in truth he was simply a naïve and foolish young boy who paid a much higher price than he deserved.
Prince Friddy, despite his change at the end left me feeling disappointed and rather glad he was a few brothers away from the crown. He was weak and selfish in my eyes, not the kind of man you would want ruling your kingdom. For me he’s suddenly standing up to his father was just too little too late.
This was a fairy tale, set in a fairytale land, and this is where my problem came in. I wanted a fairytale PERFECT ending, instead I got a fairytale ending. Yes it’s a HEA but its not the perfect HEA I wanted. After going through so much hurt, seeing so much suffering and pain, shedding enough tears my eyes were sore, I wanted that perfect fix. I wanted all the wrong doings amended, and it’s a fairytale so why couldn’t I have my complete fairytale turn back time kinda fantasy ending???
My issues aside this was a beautifully crafted tale, the author deserves much credit for creating a wonderful world.
ETA Still a wonderful read, but I still wish they had been totally healed :P
ETA See as above
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While reading this one my emotions were put through the wringer. The cruelty, be it intentional or simply in ignorance really tore at me.
Brute is the kinda guy that if you just took the time to talk to him you would see he is a wonderful human being. Sadly, as in too many cases, his size and looks stopped people from even trying.
Gray was a puzzle at first. His punishment had me fearing he was an evil awful man. But no in truth he was simply a naïve and foolish young boy who paid a much higher price than he deserved.
Prince Friddy, despite his change at the end left me feeling disappointed and rather glad he was a few brothers away from the crown. He was weak and selfish in my eyes, not the kind of man you would want ruling your kingdom. For me he’s suddenly standing up to his father was just too little too late.
This was a fairy tale, set in a fairytale land, and this is where my problem came in. I wanted a fairytale PERFECT ending, instead I got a fairytale ending. Yes it’s a HEA but its not the perfect HEA I wanted. After going through so much hurt, seeing so much suffering and pain, shedding enough tears my eyes were sore, I wanted that perfect fix. I wanted all the wrong doings amended, and it’s a fairytale so why couldn’t I have my complete fairytale turn back time kinda fantasy ending???
My issues aside this was a beautifully crafted tale, the author deserves much credit for creating a wonderful world.
ETA Still a wonderful read, but I still wish they had been totally healed :P
ETA See as above
DNF 60% Got bored, lost interest and forgot about it.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
emotional
hopeful
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
Es una historia hermosa, te llega al corazón y sus personajes te enamoran, adore a Bruto *o*
hice una relectura de esta novela en diciembre del 2024, por que ya no recordaba casi de que iba, pero si le había dado cinco estrellas debía haberme gustado mucho. Releerla fue un proceso agradable que había olvidado casi todo. Alaric/Bruto es un Cinamon Roll en un cuerpo enorme. y Gray es una figura muy desafortunada, realmente lo castigaron como si hubiera matado a la reina cuando el no tuvo nada que ver, la doña tuvo una reacción anafiláctica y estiro la pata. Que el pudiera ver las cosas antes de que pasaran y no dijera nada, no lo hace responsable de eso y fue castigado como si hubiera asesinado personalmente a la doña, el rey nunca salió pero pinche viejo detestable. al menos Alaric y Gray consiguieron sus felices para siempre juntos. Y Alfrid consiguió una columna vertebral hacia el final.
hice una relectura de esta novela en diciembre del 2024, por que ya no recordaba casi de que iba, pero si le había dado cinco estrellas debía haberme gustado mucho. Releerla fue un proceso agradable que había olvidado casi todo. Alaric/Bruto es un Cinamon Roll en un cuerpo enorme. y Gray es una figura muy desafortunada, realmente lo castigaron como si hubiera matado a la reina cuando el no tuvo nada que ver, la doña tuvo una reacción anafiláctica y estiro la pata. Que el pudiera ver las cosas antes de que pasaran y no dijera nada, no lo hace responsable de eso y fue castigado como si hubiera asesinado personalmente a la doña, el rey nunca salió pero pinche viejo detestable. al menos Alaric y Gray consiguieron sus felices para siempre juntos. Y Alfrid consiguió una columna vertebral hacia el final.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
This book was pure self-indulgence for me - I love a lonely, mistreated, and misunderstood character like Brute/Aric who remains relentlessly just and kind. The relationship between him and Gray was very sweet.
Loved this story so much. A loving giant with a big heart and other parts. Enjoyed it
That was a nice enough story. The initial characterization of Brute a was a bit too reminiscent of a mentally disabled person for my liking. Like having to "proof" how stupid Brute is only for him to have his arc to disprove it. It was still okay though. His time at the palace was nice. The start of the romance between him an Gray a bit strange, especially considering the dynamics. I just didn't really feel the spark between the two, I kept waiting for them to be completed by Prince Alfred or something. The rescue of Gray seemed way too easy, as did the resolution of the story.
Aric has such a huge heart and is always willing to help others. It was sad to see how he was being mistreated and how he didn't think he was smart. I liked the relationship development between him and Gray.