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weelasswithabook's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-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
4.0
CW: accidental pregnancy, slavery/trafficking, graphic sexual content, woman in peril, violence
💗 Fated mates
💗 Polyamorous
💗 Accidental pregnancy
💗 MMF Werewolf/Demon/Harpy
✨ Persian FMC
✨ Bisexual MMCs
🌶️ O-Denial
🌶️ Double the fun 👀
🌶️ Praise
I'm going to start by re-emphasising that fated mates is my ONLY exception when it comes to instalove. I accept. I appreciate. I'm all in.
I really enjoyed this book and the dynamics between the characters. Too often polyamory is used and it's all sunshine and rainbows, when realistically the dynamic can be quite difficult to initially stabilise in the beginning, particularly if two or more of the partners have been in a relationship for an extended period of time before a new partner is introduced. So it was refreshing to see the insecurities that can come along with that (this also was a theme in Deceived by the Gargoyles). It was especially refreshing to see this vulnerability really play out in our MMCs, where the insecurity of not being "enough" was really used to further the character's development. Particularly with Asa. Due to previous heartbreak, especially with our other MMC being the one to break his heart, he seemed to struggle most with the stability of the triad. The abandonment issues and seeing the relationship between Greg and Zeph flourish really allowed for him to truly learn to trust and accept himself as a vital part of the relationship. With Greg, hang ups around finances and worrying that he doesn't match up to Asa allows for him to really explore what he brings to the relationship and he has this epiphany when he realises that supporting a family isn't just about money, it's love, emotional support, and balance.
Our conflict with Zeph was a little different. I'd expected her inner conflict to be more to do with the fact that the MMCs already had an established relationship, but instead was more to do with Harpy traditions and expectations. I really appreciated this addition as it's so commonplace in reality, that it allowed for that empathy towards a heroine who is bogged down under expectation and obligation. I loved watching her soften without losing her strength and independence and standing up against those expectations and traditions.
Overall, I really loved the story and felt like we had a strong relationship at the end I'd been rooting for. My only tiny criticism is that I felt that the suspenseful situation about 3/4 of the way through was over and done quite quickly, but that's not even a huge issue, just an observation.
💗 Fated mates
💗 Polyamorous
💗 Accidental pregnancy
💗 MMF Werewolf/Demon/Harpy
✨ Persian FMC
✨ Bisexual MMCs
🌶️ O-Denial
🌶️ Double the fun 👀
🌶️ Praise
I'm going to start by re-emphasising that fated mates is my ONLY exception when it comes to instalove. I accept. I appreciate. I'm all in.
I really enjoyed this book and the dynamics between the characters. Too often polyamory is used and it's all sunshine and rainbows, when realistically the dynamic can be quite difficult to initially stabilise in the beginning, particularly if two or more of the partners have been in a relationship for an extended period of time before a new partner is introduced. So it was refreshing to see the insecurities that can come along with that (this also was a theme in Deceived by the Gargoyles). It was especially refreshing to see this vulnerability really play out in our MMCs, where the insecurity of not being "enough" was really used to further the character's development. Particularly with Asa. Due to previous heartbreak, especially with our other MMC being the one to break his heart, he seemed to struggle most with the stability of the triad. The abandonment issues and seeing the relationship between Greg and Zeph flourish really allowed for him to truly learn to trust and accept himself as a vital part of the relationship. With Greg, hang ups around finances and worrying that he doesn't match up to Asa allows for him to really explore what he brings to the relationship and he has this epiphany when he realises that supporting a family isn't just about money, it's love, emotional support, and balance.
Our conflict with Zeph was a little different. I'd expected her inner conflict to be more to do with the fact that the MMCs already had an established relationship, but instead was more to do with Harpy traditions and expectations. I really appreciated this addition as it's so commonplace in reality, that it allowed for that empathy towards a heroine who is bogged down under expectation and obligation. I loved watching her soften without losing her strength and independence and standing up against those expectations and traditions.
Overall, I really loved the story and felt like we had a strong relationship at the end I'd been rooting for. My only tiny criticism is that I felt that the suspenseful situation about 3/4 of the way through was over and done quite quickly, but that's not even a huge issue, just an observation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Moderate: Trafficking and Violence
zabeishumanish's review
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Smut, just smut, really sad, and stressful smut.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Violence
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