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plumpaperbacks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
[ETA, a few days later: Rating lowered from 4 to 3.75 stars.]
I enjoyed this book like I enjoy all of Katee’s books. It was fascinating to me, seeing how this series was tied not only to Dark Olympus, but also to Sabine Valley, which means that now I want to read SV. I swear, this woman is an actual genius.
I loved Belle and Gaeton, but while I eventually grew to understand and respect Beast, I didn’t like him the same way. I liked the dynamics among the trio, liked the three of them well enough, but didn’t find myself shipping them as avidly as I do some of the other relationships in the series. My favorite parts of the book were those that involved other characters—namely Aurora, Tink and Hook. Tink’s book is my favorite so far, and I’m very eager to get to Aurora’s. I’m currently convinced that Ms. Robert saved the best for last. 👀 [crying because I now know that this isn’t true]
Current series ranking:
I enjoyed this book like I enjoy all of Katee’s books. It was fascinating to me, seeing how this series was tied not only to Dark Olympus, but also to Sabine Valley, which means that now I want to read SV. I swear, this woman is an actual genius.
I loved Belle and Gaeton, but while I eventually grew to understand and respect Beast, I didn’t like him the same way. I liked the dynamics among the trio, liked the three of them well enough, but didn’t find myself shipping them as avidly as I do some of the other relationships in the series. My favorite parts of the book were those that involved other characters—namely Aurora, Tink and Hook. Tink’s book is my favorite so far, and I’m very eager to get to Aurora’s. I’m currently convinced that Ms. Robert saved the best for last. 👀 [crying because I now know that this isn’t true]
Current series ranking:
- A Worthy Opponent
- Learn My Lesson
- The Beast
- Desperate Measures
Representation
- full cast of queer, polyamorous and/or polysexual characters
- FMM main throuple
- sapphic side couple
- side characters of color (includes Black and Dominican rep)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Terminal illness, Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief
Belle’s father died of cancer just before the start of the book, so that’s mentioned occasionally. She’s grieving him, as are the other two protagonists, who weren’t biologically related to the man but were especially close to him/viewed him as a father figure regardless.doggipet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Murder, Sexual violence, Chronic illness, Violence, and Terminal illness
kaetheluise_nckl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Cursing
Minor: Alcohol
MMF couple/throuple | FF scene kinks: exhibitionism, degradation, public play, public punishment, spanking, overstimulation, oral sex, anal sexkatherineguild35's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent, Violence, and Cancer
andreamargarita's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Death of parent
arthur_ant18's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Gun violence and Alcohol
bbygirl21's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A really enjoyable read.
I loved seeing the relationship between Beast, Gaeton, and Isabelle develop into something more than either of them expected it to. Especially the relationship between Beast and Gaeton.
I loved seeing the relationship between Beast, Gaeton, and Isabelle develop into something more than either of them expected it to. Especially the relationship between Beast and Gaeton.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
anxiousnachos's review against another edition
3.25
Okay so the sex in this one was amazing but it lacked the plot of the others. Tink/Hook remains by #1!
Contents warnings: death of parent (past), grief, BDSM, graphic sex, death of loved one (past), injury detail (scars)
Contents warnings: death of parent (past), grief, BDSM, graphic sex, death of loved one (past), injury detail (scars)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
paperangel's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent