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sk_popo's review
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
2.5⭐️ An average rating for an average book.
I didn’t particularly enjoy my time with this book but that is largely due to the fact that I hate dark romance and I’m not into smut, I didn’t know that when I bought the book (recommended me). However, to judge the book based on a genre that I’m not into would be entirely biased and unfair so the dark smut didn’t contribute to my rating.
The book was just slow and for no reason, like there was no real character development and the goal of the book was constantly mentioned but nothing was being done to achieve the goal majority of the time. Half the time it just felt like Willow was thinking, “Damn, gotta find these bones….wonder what Gray’s doing?” So it made the book move like a turtle stuck in molasses, it was pointless and tortures.
One of the biggest reasons this book was just average in my opinion was that it was truthfully written like a fan fiction. You have the female character who is just so different, she has thoughts and isn’t a docile woman, then you have the male character, the brooding hot guy who only has eyes for her…..because she’s different. Not to mention she’s more special then the other special people because of her ancestors, but for someone who is sooo much stronger than her peers she sure as hell gets beat up a lot and needs saving. And the characters aren’t even that good! There are simply no redeeming qualities about them or their relationship. Putting aside the toxicity of it, there’s never any real development for them as a couple or individually they just going back and forth from, “You are a monster, but a sexy one” (This works for Gray and Willow)like where is the actual development? Sure Grey becomes obsessed with her but that’s less about his feelings and more about 2 other variables.
My biggest complaint regarding the writing was the redundancy of certain words such as, “Growl”. If I had to take a shot every time it was used I would have dropped dead of alcohol poisoning by like chapter 12. I’m begging for some synonyms, I get that the language is supposed to be erotic, but like wow that was annoying.
I didn’t particularly enjoy my time with this book but that is largely due to the fact that I hate dark romance and I’m not into smut, I didn’t know that when I bought the book (recommended me). However, to judge the book based on a genre that I’m not into would be entirely biased and unfair so the dark smut didn’t contribute to my rating.
The book was just slow and for no reason, like there was no real character development and the goal of the book was constantly mentioned but nothing was being done to achieve the goal majority of the time. Half the time it just felt like Willow was thinking, “Damn, gotta find these bones….wonder what Gray’s doing?” So it made the book move like a turtle stuck in molasses, it was pointless and tortures.
One of the biggest reasons this book was just average in my opinion was that it was truthfully written like a fan fiction. You have the female character who is just so different, she has thoughts and isn’t a docile woman, then you have the male character, the brooding hot guy who only has eyes for her…..because she’s different. Not to mention she’s more special then the other special people because of her ancestors, but for someone who is sooo much stronger than her peers she sure as hell gets beat up a lot and needs saving. And the characters aren’t even that good! There are simply no redeeming qualities about them or their relationship. Putting aside the toxicity of it, there’s never any real development for them as a couple or individually they just going back and forth from, “You are a monster, but a sexy one” (This works for Gray and Willow)
My biggest complaint regarding the writing was the redundancy of certain words such as, “Growl”. If I had to take a shot every time it was used I would have dropped dead of alcohol poisoning by like chapter 12. I’m begging for some synonyms, I get that the language is supposed to be erotic, but like wow that was annoying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Torture, Cursing, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Death of parent, and Death
spacelazor's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
googles's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death, and Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent
alibubba's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I really wanted to like this. There were some very nice moments with so much promise, but ultimately there just wasn’t enough real story to string them together. It felt rushed and underdeveloped.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual assault
stjimmyjohns's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3.5🌶️
There were so many aspects of this story that really interested me, however, I just felt completely left out of things as the reader (but not in the good way)! I so wish more time was given to backstory and world building because it was quite fascinating. The magic system intrigued me, but there were so many things that felt confusing due to its complexities.
I will say that the last few chapters of the book had me at the edge of my seat and the way it ended made me give it a slightly higher rating as I am curious to see what happens next. Probably will come back to it to read later.
If you're looking for a quick read and...
🦴 Teacher/student dynamics
🦴 Very dominant MMC
🦴 Possessive, borderline obsessive behavior
🦴 Devilishly spicy spice
🦴 Witches with pretty cool powers
🦴 Badass FMC who has been through hell but keeps fighting
...give it a go! 📢After reading the trigger warnings of course!!
There were so many aspects of this story that really interested me, however, I just felt completely left out of things as the reader (but not in the good way)! I so wish more time was given to backstory and world building because it was quite fascinating. The magic system intrigued me, but there were so many things that felt confusing due to its complexities.
I will say that the last few chapters of the book had me at the edge of my seat and the way it ended made me give it a slightly higher rating as I am curious to see what happens next. Probably will come back to it to read later.
If you're looking for a quick read and...
🦴 Teacher/student dynamics
🦴 Very dominant MMC
🦴 Possessive, borderline obsessive behavior
🦴 Devilishly spicy spice
🦴 Witches with pretty cool powers
🦴 Badass FMC who has been through hell but keeps fighting
...give it a go! 📢After reading the trigger warnings of course!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
courtstrauch13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-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? Yes
3.25
Please CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING….
This book wasn’t horrible, but wasn’t great, I enjoyed my time reading it, and getting to know the characters while reading. This was a ROMANTASY, the romance is tied to the plot and the plot is tied to the romance, so for readers not looking for a romance skip this one. At times I found the relationship between Grey and Willow frustrating. But I will say they’re both toxic as hell, and I enjoyed that. The characters are truly not the best people in the world, but it nice. Book def had some spice, on page, which is a bonus for me. 3.75/5 🌶️
I do wish this book dived in deeper to the magic system and history of the coven. I think it would have added more to the plot if the story.
Overall a really enjoyable quick read!
This book wasn’t horrible, but wasn’t great, I enjoyed my time reading it, and getting to know the characters while reading. This was a ROMANTASY, the romance is tied to the plot and the plot is tied to the romance, so for readers not looking for a romance skip this one. At times I found the relationship between Grey and Willow frustrating. But I will say they’re both toxic as hell, and I enjoyed that. The characters are truly not the best people in the world, but it nice. Book def had some spice, on page, which is a bonus for me. 3.75/5 🌶️
I do wish this book dived in deeper to the magic system and history of the coven. I think it would have added more to the plot if the story.
Overall a really enjoyable quick read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Domestic abuse, Torture, Emotional abuse, and Blood
Minor: Death of parent
This book has a lot of violence and manipulation, read the authors trigger warnings as wellilovecafeandlibros's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book had promise! A great intro. Action. Excitement. Drama.weird inappropriate sexual tension between the MCs. Then…. I kept waiting for something interesting to happen. And this kept on for a little while. Lots of back and forth between the two MCs with sexual tension. Over. And over. I felt a little disappointed. Because honestly this Started off really good. I got tired of this devil vamp and his witchling. Around the end, the author packs in a good climax and things picked up again. BUT you’re left with a cliff a hanger lol oy 😪
Also. What the hell. We start off with a tight brother sister bond and the little bro never gets seen of or heard of again until the climax. And even then, the poor boy is literally banished again 😩
Also. What the hell. We start off with a tight brother sister bond and the little bro never gets seen of or heard of again until the climax. And even then, the poor boy is literally banished again 😩
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual content
curlyewe's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gore
Minor: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
bethanyann97's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Murder and Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
taylortome's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Emotional abuse