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violetends's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
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I do very much enjoy this whole concept of hot stories about Disney characters in an absurd enemies-to-lovers somewhat real-world mafia drama that mostly takes place inside a sex club. The plot is not great and maybe I noticed this time for the first time, how cringe it actually is. Maybe the third novel also just has the thinnest plot of them all. Maybe I was regularly too uncomfortable about the very serious overtones of past abuse and violence within a romantic relationship which constitutes one of the main themes in this novel and quite frankly made it difficult for me to not continue pondering about during the still very much well-written smutty scenes.
I liked Hook and I am very grateful for the realism with which Tink and her trauma are portrayed. She is complicated and fragile while simultaneously being very tough and walled-off and I appreciate this depiction so so much.
Also, the first part of that scene, in which she safewords and Hook just does everything the way it should be done almost made me tear up. This was such an important portrayal and I am so so grateful to find it in a easy-entertainment smutty romance novel.
There is no question I will continue this series soon. I adore it way too much. However, I am a little more weary and hope that the next books in the series will be less heavy from trauma-related topics and more silly mafia-drama again (even though I really do not enjoy this part, I am just here for the well-written kink, but honestly I do prefer those cringy cute power-politics amongst gang leaders scenes over the heaviness that weighed on A Worthy Opponent.
I do very much enjoy this whole concept of hot stories about Disney characters in an absurd enemies-to-lovers somewhat real-world mafia drama that mostly takes place inside a sex club. The plot is not great and maybe I noticed this time for the first time, how cringe it actually is. Maybe the third novel also just has the thinnest plot of them all. Maybe I was regularly too uncomfortable about the very serious overtones of past abuse and violence within a romantic relationship which constitutes one of the main themes in this novel and quite frankly made it difficult for me to not continue pondering about during the still very much well-written smutty scenes.
I liked Hook and I am very grateful for the realism with which Tink and her trauma are portrayed. She is complicated and fragile while simultaneously being very tough and walled-off and I appreciate this depiction so so much.
There is no question I will continue this series soon. I adore it way too much. However, I am a little more weary and hope that the next books in the series will be less heavy from trauma-related topics and more silly mafia-drama again (even though I really do not enjoy this part, I am just here for the well-written kink, but honestly I do prefer those cringy cute power-politics amongst gang leaders scenes over the heaviness that weighed on A Worthy Opponent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Confinement and Physical abuse
thaliareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
If you are this far into the series, you probably know it'll be spicy- but if not then here's your warning. I love Tink and Hook as main characters. The love Hook feels for Tink from the beginning is palpable, and I love a good marriage of convenience. Just be warned that there are some potential triggering topics in this book, so check the content warnings to make sure you will feel safe reading this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Stalking, and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief, Blood, Violence, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
As with the other books in the series, this is very graphic sexually and delves into BDSM. A lot of the book premises around Tink's desire to remain safe from and continue to hide from an emotionally and sometimes physically abusive ex who continues to stalk her now that he knows she's not protected from his reach anymore. This leads to her feeling trapped/confined as she hides. In addition, as with the other books, the territory leaders are to some extent gang leaders which comes with violence and death.shyleek's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Wow.
Some of my favorite characters brought to light in a new way. This was the Disney Smut I didn't know I needed in my life. Finally some well written spice!
Katee Robert does a great job exploring BDSM and showing the emotional bonds formed in these relationships. The magic between Captain Hook and Tinkerbell is captivating.
I wouldn't have been mad if it was a smidgen longer to include some more details about things with Peter Pan but the point came across, the plot was there.
Some of my favorite characters brought to light in a new way. This was the Disney Smut I didn't know I needed in my life. Finally some well written spice!
Katee Robert does a great job exploring BDSM and showing the emotional bonds formed in these relationships. The magic between Captain Hook and Tinkerbell is captivating.
I wouldn't have been mad if it was a smidgen longer to include some more details about things with Peter Pan but the point came across, the plot was there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Confinement
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Fatphobia, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
bbygirl21's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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? Yes
4.0
This is possibly my favorite book in the series so far. I loved the spin on these characters story and the little references to the original story and characters.
I loved seeing Tink fight to accept her own love for Hook after her abusive relationship with Peter. Seeing Tink Fight to put her full trust into someone else again. Especially hook despite trying to help Tink get out, since he worked around Peter until taking control of the territory and forcing Peter out. And Hook was just amazing. You can tell he truly loves Tink throughout the entire book. And how he didn't just marry Tink for convenience that he married her because he loves her and wanted her. But how he was willing to set her free if she chose to.
Despite the craziness with Peter and the dark spin on this tale, this was a really sweet and beautiful story.
Overall I really loved the story and would definitely recommend reading it.
I loved seeing Tink fight to accept her own love for Hook after her abusive relationship with Peter. Seeing Tink Fight to put her full trust into someone else again. Especially hook despite trying to help Tink get out, since he worked around Peter until taking control of the territory and forcing Peter out. And Hook was just amazing. You can tell he truly loves Tink throughout the entire book. And how he didn't just marry Tink for convenience that he married her because he loves her and wanted her. But how he was willing to set her free if she chose to.
Despite the craziness with Peter and the dark spin on this tale, this was a really sweet and beautiful story.
Overall I really loved the story and would definitely recommend reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Murder, Mental illness, and Confinement
Minor: Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Blood, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Death
zabeishumanish's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
This was a lovely read. There was an incredibly emotionally touching fivesome that I absolutely adored. I feel like that scene also did a ton to set up the characters for a few of the future books. I really loved how every single kink scene in this wasn't just delightful smut, but also built up the plot and the romance.
Truly my only complaints about this book aren't about this book at all, but about the series. This book ruined the last book for me. I spent so much time struggling with Hades in the second book like I truly didn't find him an at all sympathetic character until the last maybe 15% of the book. In the second book I loved Meg and Hercules, but I never really saw why they would actually stand for being in a relationship with Hades. At the very end of that book, when his wall broke down and he actually dedicated himself to his lovers I finally began to accept him. The way Hades treated Tink in this book is unforgivable. I found his character lacking before, but now I think he is just repugnant. Meg and Herc deserve better than him.
Truly my only complaints about this book aren't about this book at all, but about the series. This book ruined the last book for me. I spent so much time struggling with Hades in the second book like I truly didn't find him an at all sympathetic character until the last maybe 15% of the book. In the second book I loved Meg and Hercules, but I never really saw why they would actually stand for being in a relationship with Hades. At the very end of that book, when his wall broke down and he actually dedicated himself to his lovers I finally began to accept him. The way Hades treated Tink in this book is unforgivable. I found his character lacking before, but now I think he is just repugnant. Meg and Herc deserve better than him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Violence
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