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casso's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Moderate: Kidnapping and Trafficking
Minor: Rape
devilbunny6's review
- 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
2.25
Then they got together and the rest of the book devolved into porn with little plot development. You could have shaved about 100 pages and four overlong sex scenes off this book and it would have bumped it into mid 3 star territory. The sex scenes were way too long and frankly exhausting. Let a girl sleep!
Itβs a shame really, this could have been a decent lead book into a great romantasy series.
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Abandonment, Violence, and Bullying
Moderate: Kidnapping, Slavery, and Rape
dearhaleynicole's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
You can quote on me on this... I will ALWAYS be down to read a "scary on the outside/cinnamon-roll on the inside" MMC and Orek was that and more. And Sorcha is such a dedicated, older sister who takes on so much responsibility because she thinks she has to earn her place. But then Orek comes along and not only tells her her true worth, but also SHOWS her. Ugh. This is couple goals. Oh and "Orek the Orc"? Stupidly cute. 5/5 stars for that alone.
As I just finished reading the book, I also checked out the author's note at the back of the book and I think Wendel described the book there as a whole SO well when she said: "It's like a cozy blanket and soft cardigan and warm chocolate cookies." I want that tonight and every night from now on out! Overall, just such a sweet, heart-warming read (with top notch spice βπ»).
Would highly recommend for lovers of Jenna Wolfhart, who wrote Forged by Magic and Brewed in Magic!
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Slavery, Death, Gore, Trafficking, Violence, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
doahdancer's review
- 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
Graphic: Gore, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Blood, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment and Bullying
occasionalyarnie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
In short: If this book had ended at approximately the 60% mark,
A spoiler-filled rant: Let me start by saying that I've never read a monster romance. I never thought they would be even remotely appealing to me. But this one came strongly recommended for those looking for sweet and inexperienced MMCs, which I was down for. So I gave it a go. I have learned in this experience that my gut instinct was correct, and monster romances probably aren't for me. Many of those elements were a big turnoff for me
At the end of the day, the late portions of this book kind of ruined it for me. But I still really loved the characters, the setting, and the romance (up until a certain point). Another book is set to come out in this series, and I'm definitely curious to see where the author takes it. I'm not against the idea of trying a new story in this world.
Moderate: Slavery and Sexual violence
Minor: Rape and Gore
hayleywho's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault