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challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
2.5
This book was okay. Similarly to the book prior, Steel Princess, I enjoyed the plot and the mysterious elements of the narrative. The constant back and forth over these three books between Elsa deciding she likes Aiden and then deciding she doesn’t again is just too much. The smut in this is down right inappropriate at times and really not for me, sorry. I also just don’t find myself in love with Elsa and Aiden as a couple, so the romance elements of it just don’t hit where they should. There were for sure some romantic moments which I loved, like the back story behind the arrow tattoos for example, but just overall not enough. I did like the gradual reveal of Elsa’s memories and just how much her past trauma is interwoven with Aiden’s though.
I’m not sure whether I’ll read the remainder of the Royal Elite series or not, I know the rest of the books all now centre around different characters/couples which could be interesting, so we’ll see.
I’m not sure whether I’ll read the remainder of the Royal Elite series or not, I know the rest of the books all now centre around different characters/couples which could be interesting, so we’ll see.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, Death, Sexual content, Suicide, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Murder, Bullying, and Confinement
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