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dkgreads's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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? No
4.0
I love a good modern day fairytale and this one was sweet and steamy! Will definitely be reading more of this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, and Death of parent
sotnasck's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
beware of spoilery review :)
This started out so well, and it's not that I don't like it but by the end, I was disappointed with the female protagonist and kinda pissed with the male protagonist, I won't lie.
I just don't understand... The first time he was an asshole I made excuses for it because he was drunk and it was the very beginning of the book, so it had time for improvement but the book ends with him being as much of a prick as he was from the start. And I don't mean that he is an asshole period because there's good things about the character (I suppose), but it was three things specifically that are red flags for me. Offering money to a woman you just met to sleep with you. Objectifying and disrespecting to other people the woman you're in a relationship with and it does not matter that "he doesn't meant it" you're still opening the door for every other person to disrespect her, just as you did. And in the end, he did not believed her and accused her of only being interested in money, after she dropped her life for him and were willing to accept all his shitty society. I mean? Come on.
The only characters I truly enjoyed are Henry and Ellie. And speaking of Henry, I got outraged with the shit his brother pulled with him in the end. I know it's supposed to be romantic that Nicholas would abdicate of the throne for Olivia, but honestly, I couldn't go pass how he never spoke to his brother about changing his whole life. Nicholas was selfish to no end and didn't care at all about his brother's feelings? Damn, if one of my brothers pulled this shit to me I would be so fucking pissed and probably punch him in the face. I don't know how well Henry will deal with it, he might do great and be a better king than Nicholas ever would be, but the point is that it was done without any consideration for his feelings and what he wanted, and that is just not okay.
All in all, I'm reading the second book because I really like Henry.
This started out so well, and it's not that I don't like it but by the end, I was disappointed with the female protagonist and kinda pissed with the male protagonist, I won't lie.
I just don't understand... The first time he was an asshole I made excuses for it because he was drunk and it was the very beginning of the book, so it had time for improvement but the book ends with him being as much of a prick as he was from the start. And I don't mean that he is an asshole period because there's good things about the character (I suppose), but it was three things specifically that are red flags for me. Offering money to a woman you just met to sleep with you. Objectifying and disrespecting to other people the woman you're in a relationship with and it does not matter that "he doesn't meant it" you're still opening the door for every other person to disrespect her, just as you did. And in the end, he did not believed her and accused her of only being interested in money, after she dropped her life for him and were willing to accept all his shitty society. I mean? Come on.
The only characters I truly enjoyed are Henry and Ellie. And speaking of Henry, I got outraged with the shit his brother pulled with him in the end. I know it's supposed to be romantic that Nicholas would abdicate of the throne for Olivia, but honestly, I couldn't go pass how he never spoke to his brother about changing his whole life. Nicholas was selfish to no end and didn't care at all about his brother's feelings? Damn, if one of my brothers pulled this shit to me I would be so fucking pissed and probably punch him in the face. I don't know how well Henry will deal with it, he might do great and be a better king than Nicholas ever would be, but the point is that it was done without any consideration for his feelings and what he wanted, and that is just not okay.
All in all, I'm reading the second book because I really like Henry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
kristenc294's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a cute book, though I can't say it was incredibly well-written. Nothing awful, but it wasn't fantastic either. This book had several short steamy scenes and a few lines that were so cheesy they made me laugh out loud. If you're looking for the equivalent of watching shows like "Too Hot To Handle", this is a book that will definitely scratch that itch, just don't take it too seriously, and it's a lot of fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
breesbookmark's review
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Addiction
elephantshoes4's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent
meganpbennett's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I found it really hard to rate this book. I enjoyed it, and found the characters quite interesting. Nicholas is the crown prince of Wessco, who's never had anyone say "no" to him, except his grandmother, the Queen. He's to marry in a few months, to an appropriate bride of his choosing, whether he wants to or not. Olivia runs her father's cafe, baking the pies it's famous for in a desperate attempt to keep the business afloat.
They have a 'meet-ugly' where he propositions and insults her, and she throws a pie in his face. He wants more, he wants her, and she decides she wants him. Even after she realizes he's not just any rude, drunk, European. They start dating, and eventually, she goes to Wessco with him for plot reasons.
It's the ending I'm not sure of. It felt rushed, hurried. There was so much build up to something that doesn't happen that the HEA was almost a letdown. And Nicholas felt very out-of-character.
They have a 'meet-ugly' where he propositions and insults her, and she throws a pie in his face. He wants more, he wants her, and she decides she wants him. Even after she realizes he's not just any rude, drunk, European. They start dating, and eventually, she goes to Wessco with him for plot reasons.
It's the ending I'm not sure of. It felt rushed, hurried. There was so much build up to something that doesn't happen that the HEA was almost a letdown. And Nicholas felt very out-of-character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Child death and Addiction
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