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katierosecrane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wouldn't read this book if you are looking for good plot twists, while it has some they don't last very long for you to infer what might happen. Overall I liked that characters and their relationship and I didn't like slow pace in the beginning/middle parts.
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, Mass/school shootings, Death, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Grief, Medical content, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Addiction, Car accident, Classism, Gun violence, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Murder, Violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I absolutely loved Rhys. I listened to the audiobook so I think that helped but that man is filthy in all the best ways and his care for Bridget is so beautiful. Bridget was a strong FMC but Rhys really stole the show. I wanted to know what he was thinking and planning and saying. The plot itself wasn’t bad or far-fetched. It made sense in the grand scheme of the book and was resolved nicely. This book isn’t literary genius but the plot was good, the characters lovable, and the smut so spicy.
Graphic: Classism and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Violence
Minor: Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Gun violence
mafaldapereira13's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, and Gun violence
aqtbenz's review against another edition
Graphic: Medical content, Kidnapping, and Gun violence
torrentsofhayl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual content, Addiction, and Child abuse
Moderate: War, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Abandonment
Minor: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
r4v3ncl4w_93'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
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Body horror, Classism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Medical content, Sexual content, Grief, Alcohol, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Pregnancy, War, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Chronic illness, Violence, Mental illness, and Gun violence
hellowildflower's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Gun violence and Violence
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Bridget is about to become Crown Princess of Eldorra, and the last thing her Royal future will allow is falling for her bodyguard…
This was SO GOOD, y’all. Thanks first and foremost to the Twisted support group for peer pressuring me into pushing this to the top of my tbr. I had forgotten how much I LOVE a Royal romance, but this book checked every box—forbidden relationship? Political intrigue? Storybook settings? Yes yes and yes.
I absolutely loved Bridget as an FMC—she was tough and no nonsense and fought for what she wanted. And RHYS…his grand gestures made me melt every time, I honestly loved him *so* much, and his backstory broke my heart. I also LOVED the way the third act breakup unfolded in this story—I’m usually not a fan (even though they almost always happen) but this one felt logical, fitting, and not contrived, and I appreciated the genuine growth of both MCs over the course of the book.
I could go on…but I’m typing this review at 3am because I just finished reading, and I’m positive I’ll dissolve into incoherence pretty soon. Bottom line: this was a delight of a read from start to finish.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: Royal romance; forbidden-ish romance; political drama
CW: Discussions of child abuse, alcoholism, death of parent; gun violence (on page); mentions of kidnapping
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, and War
Minor: Kidnapping
zoe_senaye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Car accident, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Gun violence
annikenr'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
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Gun violence, Mental illness, War, Drug abuse, and Medical trauma