Bound to the Shadow Prince by Ruby Dixon

3.74 AVERAGE

redsonya_loves_to_read's review

3.0
I wanted to like this story but it just didn't vibe with me. The FMC was annoying and this book was incredibly long and could have been broken into 2 books. This was a spicy, enemies to lovers story about a princess who was doomed to remain locked in a tower for 7 years without any companionship as penance to protect her kingdom from the wrath of a vengeful goddess.

Unfortunately, Princess Candra is left in the tower with a Fellian Prince who is an enemy of her people. Prince Nemeth is a terrifying warrior equipped with Wings, Claws and Fangs. Both Princess Candra and Prince Nemeth are stuck together in close proximity for 7 years. Although Candra has been instructed to kill Nemeth she realized that she preferred his company instead.

This was a super spicy story. Princess Candra was a woman of pure unabashed wattoness of epic proportions. She enjoyed sex and her desire for Nemeth was no exception.

The more time Candra and Nemeth spent near one another the more they grew to desire, depend and need one another. As the years move forward they both realize that something has changed and makes the dangerous decision to leave the tower in search of food and supplies only to find that the world they remember is a different world that is a result of the devastating after effects of war.
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the_bibliophagist's review

3.0
I wanted to like this because I love Ruby's writing, but this is a miss for me. This has the spice that is for sure but that is about it. The princess was kinda annoying. This book just seems to go on forever when I think it shouldn't have. This is just my opinion but read it for yourself.

jessreads2much's review

5.0
Ugh, I can't wait for more of this series. It's so addicting
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the_ladyjessica's review

5.0
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

thompsong5's review

2.0
First, she's waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too long. As someone who is here for the forced proximity monster romance, everything after leaving the tower was something I had to power through. The bigger plot felt super clunky in comparison. I was only here for the soft monster MMC and the spice, friends.

ckilla's review

3.75
adventurous dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
A bit of a slower read, especially since they are locked in a tower for years. The sexually experienced FMC and the inexperienced / shy MMC was fun. 

mdexter's review against another edition

4.25
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
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

brandenburg14's review

4.0
I really enjoyed the storyline in Bound to the Shadow Prince. The concept of a tribute from royalty on both sides of enemy people who have to live together for 7 years really piqued my interest. The tower has its own set of unique challenges, which is truly felt by the FMC Candra, who has always had people to take care of her. This book feels like a journey with many challenges. There’s plenty of spice along the way as well. The story felt unique to me and very enjoyable.
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bookish_platypus's review

5.0
The year is 2024, I am a full grown woman, but I am 100% still a Wattpad girly

amberwinslow's review

1.0
I received this ARC from Netgally and, well. It's a no from me.

If I never hear or read the word "knot" again, it will be too soon.