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recreated's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
I liked the characters and story for about the first half. Only finished because I wanted to know the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
charlotteg0a807's review against another edition
3.0
Not For The Faint Of Heart Or Easily Offended
2.5 half marks. As I read through this, it seemed more and, more familiar then from around 75% onwards I figured out why and the answer is it reminded me of 365 DNI or 365Days obviously the Netflix film and not the book the film is based on as at the time I looked for them they were only available in the original language. I digress though this was another one that has been sitting in my kindle forever which I got from one of those free book sites. Im awear that this is the first installment in a series but I will not be reading the rest of it. Even though because it reminded me of 365 it wasn't a bad book but it wasn't good either, those that are offended by everything sex, bad language, rich people nice things that these offended people are jealous that they don't have, those people SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT read this as it's too hard core for them
2.5 half marks. As I read through this, it seemed more and, more familiar then from around 75% onwards I figured out why and the answer is it reminded me of 365 DNI or 365Days obviously the Netflix film and not the book the film is based on as at the time I looked for them they were only available in the original language. I digress though this was another one that has been sitting in my kindle forever which I got from one of those free book sites. Im awear that this is the first installment in a series but I will not be reading the rest of it. Even though because it reminded me of 365 it wasn't a bad book but it wasn't good either, those that are offended by everything sex, bad language, rich people nice things that these offended people are jealous that they don't have, those people SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT read this as it's too hard core for them
stephaniezd's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
One star for finishing (which is questionable, I skimmed 2/3 of it) and one for moderately okay spice.
drgnlis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
gypsydawn's review against another edition
4.0
Creepy and amazing
This book arouses and disturbs in equal measure, creating a fantasy like environment that is firmly latched into the contemporary world - despite the title of ‘Alpha’. Layla is treated and coddled, swept into a universe far from anything she can imagine, even as the key to that future enforces the notion the ‘she belongs to him’. It’s hot, sexy and pure fantasy - for if any of this happened in real life. It would be considered stalkerish, creepy and one step shy of “pit the lotion on the skin”. Guess having money kinda changes that view though.... and I am not quite sure what to think of that.
The feminist in me rebelled against this book, yet the romance (and erotica!) loving woman in me loved it. I’m on the fence, stalled between loving and loathing this narrative. Regardless, it IS very well written, sexy as sin and ripe with emotional gravitas. Intense.
This book arouses and disturbs in equal measure, creating a fantasy like environment that is firmly latched into the contemporary world - despite the title of ‘Alpha’. Layla is treated and coddled, swept into a universe far from anything she can imagine, even as the key to that future enforces the notion the ‘she belongs to him’. It’s hot, sexy and pure fantasy - for if any of this happened in real life. It would be considered stalkerish, creepy and one step shy of “pit the lotion on the skin”. Guess having money kinda changes that view though.... and I am not quite sure what to think of that.
The feminist in me rebelled against this book, yet the romance (and erotica!) loving woman in me loved it. I’m on the fence, stalled between loving and loathing this narrative. Regardless, it IS very well written, sexy as sin and ripe with emotional gravitas. Intense.
savvyking's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ***
I was not to crazy about this one
The way it started out, I just could not get into. I mean the blurb definitely pulls you in, but once the story gets going.....I mean, I just couldn't.
I expected more from the story just from reading the synopsis.
That being said, I believe the book was very well written, it had some good aspects to it, but there were more cons for me then there were pros. This is my first book by this author, and I like to keep an open mind so I will continue to see what else she has out there.
Would I recommend this book: Yes
Would I re-read this book: Probably Not
Would I read more from this author: Hopefully
I was not to crazy about this one
The way it started out, I just could not get into. I mean the blurb definitely pulls you in, but once the story gets going.....I mean, I just couldn't.
I expected more from the story just from reading the synopsis.
That being said, I believe the book was very well written, it had some good aspects to it, but there were more cons for me then there were pros. This is my first book by this author, and I like to keep an open mind so I will continue to see what else she has out there.
Would I recommend this book: Yes
Would I re-read this book: Probably Not
Would I read more from this author: Hopefully
patriciadanisova's review against another edition
4.0
Nod bad, not the best.
3,5 hviezdičky.
Je také ťažké napísať knihu, kde by ma hlavná hrdinka neiritovala? Kde by ju hlavný hrdinka neufuckoval k nevidomosti? Je vôbec možné mať toľko orgazmov za sebou? Preboha, ľudia umierajú na isté dávky potešenia :D
3,5 hviezdičky.
Je také ťažké napísať knihu, kde by ma hlavná hrdinka neiritovala? Kde by ju hlavný hrdinka neufuckoval k nevidomosti? Je vôbec možné mať toľko orgazmov za sebou? Preboha, ľudia umierajú na isté dávky potešenia :D
bookstatsreviews's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
4.75
Wow.
Honestly I’m pretty blown away by this one. I wanted the story to keep going so I could keep exploring the characters. IMO that’s a sign of a great storyteller.
I knew as soon as Valentine told Ker that he had a secret that would ruin them he was responsible for her dad’s death. That didn’t ruin the story for me I was already invested in the mystery and the adventure by then.
The storyline and character development exceeded my expectations for a book I expected to mostly erotica and smut scenes.
There’s plenty of fiery hot action in this book but it’s balanced nicely by the plot and character development.
Wilder left me wanting more of the characters. I’m delighted that there are more books in this series and I can’t wait to pick them up.
Honestly I’m pretty blown away by this one. I wanted the story to keep going so I could keep exploring the characters. IMO that’s a sign of a great storyteller.
The storyline and character development exceeded my expectations for a book I expected to mostly erotica and smut scenes.
There’s plenty of fiery hot action in this book but it’s balanced nicely by the plot and character development.
Wilder left me wanting more of the characters. I’m delighted that there are more books in this series and I can’t wait to pick them up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
ashkwtf's review against another edition
DNF @ 38%. Didn't care what would happen. The whole setup just felt stupid and made me dislike the heroine. Pro Tip: You can get student loans that cover living expenses. Get your mom on medicaid, you dumbass, that's why it exists. Also your brother can get loans to pay for his own tuition. What fucking universe do you live in that paying for your tuition outright seems like a reasonable thing? If you can't afford the school you're going to, go to a different school. On top of THAT, what's with these heroines spending so much money to get a degree in a job you that won't pay more than $40k a year?
So anyways, yeah. The premise didn't really work for me so I didn't force myself to finish.
So anyways, yeah. The premise didn't really work for me so I didn't force myself to finish.