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Abel by Katee Robert

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shaipanda's review

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hopeful tense medium-paced

3.75

This book was probably somewhere in the middle of my opinion on Katee Roberts books I’ve read but I liked it overall - did a pretty good job redeeming Eli throughout the book but just felt like it felt pretty long for what it was (or maybe I was just looking for essentially a smut book and didn’t want a book that had as much plot as this had but idk lol) 

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qace90's review

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dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Oh my gosh!!! I have been looking forward to this book since I first heard about it (triads! marriage of convenience! friends to enemies to lovers! gimme it all!!!) and it absolutely did not disappoint! Abel, Eli, and Harlow are all so messy, especially Abel and Eli when it comes to their shared history. I cannot wait for more, especially after that teaser for Broderick in the back! So excellent!!

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petudc's review

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

4.0

Its safe to say i mostly read Dark Romances when they come from Katee Robert's mind. Because this is what I like to read:
-Romantic relationships that only succeed when they have good communication and that don't shy away from what they want and what they need.
-Relationships where everyone gets to be an individual and make their own choices, and also is valued for their uniqueness.
-Revenge plots that should make no sense but are awesome nevertheless and are completely believable in the context.
-And so much hate to love, and hate while love, without developing into something toxic or abusive.
So, you know, this book.

After eight years of exile, the seven Paine brothers are back in Sabine Valley for revenge. Abel, the older brother, fights in this ritual-combat-traditional-thing and wins Brides for he and each one of his brothers. They are temporary brides and they can't be forced beyond the handfasting, so it's cool and it ensures peace between factions, at least for the year.
So, Abel ends up with Eli, his former best friend who betrayed him, and Harlow, Eli's wife, as Brides. Because of revenge.
Theres a lot of tension, a lot of conversations, and a lot of "I'm going to kill you but first I'm going to fuck you".
I was so stressed while reading this book! I knew there was going to be a happy ending, but for the most part I couldn't see how! Until I could, and it was awesome.

4.5/5

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