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midnightsharkist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Violence, Gore, Confinement, Death, and Drug use
readingqueerly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Yeah this was a fun and easy read. Not too complex without getting boring. The chemistry between the MC and the love interest was really well done. The overarching plot was engaging enough. The side characters were all really fun and had their own things going on that I liked too. I'm glad I bought another book by this author. I'm looking forward to reading that one.
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
arlaubscher's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Drug use and Violence
Minor: Death of parent and Gore
thewildmageslibrary's review
5.0
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, Gore, and Animal death
Minor: Death of parent, Vomit, Body horror, and Drug use
pagesofnay's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol and Cursing
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Drug use
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Gore and Blood
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, and Sexual assault
beforeviolets's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I don't think I can give this book a star rating.
Because is this book good or well-written? No.
But did I absolutely LOVE it? HELL YES.
Set post-adventure, this book follows Arek and his friends as they learn to rule a kingdom after fulfilling a prophecy. But when he finds out he has to soul-bond (forever!) with someone in order to stay alive, things get very complicated. Especially since he has major feelings for his best friend, who definitely doesn't feel the same way... right?
This book has absolutely no atmosphere, terrible world-building, and its general vibe is horny, which is not an ideal word to describe a book. (Seriously, there were like 5 or 6 boner mentions.) However, I am an absolute sucker for a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance featuring dense idiots with terrible communication skills, and if this book delivered anything, it delivered that! And it delivered it SO WELL!!
If you're expecting a book with strong writing, complex and adventurous plot, or high fantasy worlds, I would pass on this.
But if you're looking for a jaw-achingly cute romance with laugh-along dialogue and the general vibe of playing a D&D side quest with your friends, this book might be for you.
CW: violence, gore, death, murder, decapitation, blood, vomit, parental death (past, offscreen), alcohol, SA (brief mention, past), drugging (truth potion)
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Gore, Murder, Alcohol, Vomit, Death, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Drug use