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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
I genuinely don't know how to rate this, so im playing safe and going 3. But this was definitely a case of overhype and I am underwhelmed. Although I didn't hate it, I was confused and frustrated so let me list why.
▪︎What genre am I reading? Who knows.
I was wondering whether this series was fantasy/paranormal given the references to the seven deadly sins and for a hot second I thought ok they're THE sins. But no, just a coincidence that 7 men have the exact traits of each sin and just happened to find each other. Who are all so fucked up that all it takes is one look at Haliee and they're magically all cured when they're around her. Again I thought maybe some magic at play here? Apparently not. Bit weird but I ran with it.
▪︎Besides Lukas and Mathais, what do the men even look like?! I am a visual reader, I need full descriptions or I can't get into the story and then I lose interest in the men.
▪︎They decide to become judge jury and executioner to the trash of the world yet they have a rapist stalker in the harem? Makes sense. But wait, its fine because his obsession with Haliee means he can't actually hurt her... I read the trigger warnings, I knew it was a darker romance and I have no issue with Non-Con in a book but NOT from a supposed harem member. And yes, she stabbed him but seemed all was forgiven literally a few hours later. He barely got a slapped wrist from the guys.
▪︎Did this book have an editor? Because I logged so many typos and errors my thumbs got tired.
▪︎And finally, what the fuck was that ending. Skip this section for spoilers because God damn Haliee is a fucking idiot. Like *no one* can be *that* astute and yet so fucking stupid at the same time. She calls Ollie telling him she knows the mafia men are outside her house watching her even though she can't see them. She overhears an argument between her boyfriend and dad and hears her bf lied to/omitted information to her which he's never done before. So what does she do? CLIMBS OUT THE WINDOW AND RUNS TO THE WOODS WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE WAITING FOR HER. Which she literally just called Ollie to say she knew were there... and he's watching on the cameras as she's literally SHOCKED when she runs into the mafia men... I have never seen such stupidity and contradiction in one scene before now.
▪︎What genre am I reading? Who knows.
I was wondering whether this series was fantasy/paranormal given the references to the seven deadly sins and for a hot second I thought ok they're THE sins. But no, just a coincidence that 7 men have the exact traits of each sin and just happened to find each other. Who are all so fucked up that all it takes is one look at Haliee and they're magically all cured when they're around her. Again I thought maybe some magic at play here? Apparently not. Bit weird but I ran with it.
▪︎Besides Lukas and Mathais, what do the men even look like?! I am a visual reader, I need full descriptions or I can't get into the story and then I lose interest in the men.
▪︎They decide to become judge jury and executioner to the trash of the world yet they have a rapist stalker in the harem? Makes sense. But wait, its fine because his obsession with Haliee means he can't actually hurt her... I read the trigger warnings, I knew it was a darker romance and I have no issue with Non-Con in a book but NOT from a supposed harem member. And yes, she stabbed him but seemed all was forgiven literally a few hours later. He barely got a slapped wrist from the guys.
▪︎Did this book have an editor? Because I logged so many typos and errors my thumbs got tired.
▪︎And finally, what the fuck was that ending. Skip this section for spoilers because God damn Haliee is a fucking idiot. Like *no one* can be *that* astute and yet so fucking stupid at the same time. She calls Ollie telling him she knows the mafia men are outside her house watching her even though she can't see them. She overhears an argument between her boyfriend and dad and hears her bf lied to/omitted information to her which he's never done before. So what does she do? CLIMBS OUT THE WINDOW AND RUNS TO THE WOODS WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE WAITING FOR HER. Which she literally just called Ollie to say she knew were there... and he's watching on the cameras as she's literally SHOCKED when she runs into the mafia men... I have never seen such stupidity and contradiction in one scene before now.
Very poorly written. Everything is happening too quickly and without reason. Lots of grammar errors and typos. No continuity or consideration of character development or plot. Just bad.
I wanted to read this because I was curious what "dark romance" meant, but I realized it was waay tooo dark for me.
the romance aspect also seemed ridiculous. they were just a mess.
the romance aspect also seemed ridiculous. they were just a mess.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Stalking
This book was ridiculous, but kind of fun. It reminded me of Den of Vipers to some degree, but less polished and more high school. Maybe like Havoc mixed with Den of Vipers.
It was over the top, but I enjoyed the absolute mayhem.
It was over the top, but I enjoyed the absolute mayhem.
dnf - 36% i honestly don’t have anything to say about this except it was rubbish. 2 chapters in we skip all the romance with the first bloke and he’s like i love u let’s get together blah blah blah and they’re all fucking psychotic and weird and the story jumps all over the place and is so bare in some aspects and then detailed in irrelevant parts. also so many characters and povs i was lost.
A hot mess that needs serious editing or at least some helpful beta readers. So many plot holes and gaps
I have not been sucked into a book so fast in awhile. I was hooked from the start!
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Pretty good. I enjoyed it and it wasn't what I was expecting. A lot of trigger warnings though so be cautious before reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Torture
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Trafficking
Minor: Violence, Murder, Sexual harassment
dark
tense
fast-paced