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rudeyk16's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Yall don’t know how impatiently I’ve waited for this book. Ever since deviant king, Xander and Kimberly stood out, even more than Elsa and Aiden tbh. I really wanted to know about this ongoing tension between them and why Kimberly kept asking for forgiveness. Now that I know the reason, I’m just thinking that my poor girl suffered for no reason. Although I know the real reason he resented her all these years, it doesn’t make up for everything he did and how it hurt Kim. Also the fact that she was thinking that it was because of a stupid little prank.😭
This is the first book from the Royal Elite series where I cried so much. Kimberly deserved the world and reading that part about her suicide hurt so much. I was just cursing Xander and her mother under my breath for pushing her till that point. He literally said “why don’t you disappear”😭😭 that hurt me and Its in a book, imagine hearing those words from your once best friend who you loved and relied on more than anyone.
Every time Xander would say stuff like “know your f*cking place” and “you disgust me”, I lost it. Not to mention, that he repeated it so many times. That made me hate him to the point that I was rooting for Kimberly to move on and I was like Xander doesn’t deserve her. After they finally got together, he was like “finally I can have you after so many years of yearning”, I was just thinking to myself, - okay… and? You’re not suddenly a saint. What did you do apart from adding reasons for Kim to commit suicide? Then he drops a bomb which made me melt right there, right then:
“Even when you were with others?”
“What others?” He brushes his lips against mine. “You’re my first, Green.”
He was saving himself for her even though he pretty much knew that they can never be together 😭😭 it doesn’t make up for all the trauma he caused Kim over the years but at least we know that he was being genuine about only wanting Kimberly.
Okay lastly, coming to Ronan and Kimberly. I loved them both together and separately. Although I haven’t finished the series yet, I know for a fact that my fave male character will be Ronan and Female will most likely be Kimberly. They’re both sunshine’s and need to be protected at all costs.
I’m so excited for Ronans book, I’ve eaten up every chapter he’s been in so far. So having a whole book of him is just a blessing😩🤌
Graphic: Self harm, Vomit, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Body horror, Bullying, Alcohol, Blood, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Animal death
britbrit29's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Eating disorder, Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Alcoholism, Self harm, Child abuse, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, and Mental illness
Minor: Pregnancy
intermvndos's review against another edition
okay so I love dark romances and I love angst and this did it SOOOO WELL omfg when Kimberly
also big lmao at another romance story where the characters believe
Graphic: Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Eating disorder
briochebun's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“Hope is a dangerous thing; it makes you believe in things that might never exist.”
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I would like to preface this review by reminding everyone to please do some research on this novel — and ensure that you read up on all of its trigger warnings — before beginning it.
Gosh — I devoured this book!
I wasn’t a big fan of Xander’s character in the beginning of the series — so I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about him in “Black Knight” — but after finishing it I think it’s become my favorite book in the series (so far)!
(Some of the other men in the series that have also claimed to have loved their LIs “for years” are hypocritical and cannot relate.)
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal death and Kidnapping
rachelmginger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Addiction, and Eating disorder
Minor: Kidnapping
readwthsam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Abandonment, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Stalking, Body shaming, and Infidelity
elliemaeeee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Self harm, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Abandonment, Addiction, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, and Mental illness
savmil04's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Eating disorder
purpleyangel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Alcohol, Addiction, Bullying, Body shaming, Self harm, Suicide, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Suicide attempt
readbyjaimes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Not my fav but I did like them!
Graphic: Self harm, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Eating disorder, and Suicide attempt