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crispycritter's review against another edition
So very bad for so many reasons. The writing (say and one more time, lady). The homophobia. The doormat with no agency and no backbone. The lies on lies on lies.
eden_ainsley's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
The characters were more complex than the love interests in the first book but the themes were almost the exact same.
- captor dynamic
- the ‘lying’ theme was just as common.
- somehow an irredeemable action is forgiven????
- the love scenes are more or less the same with the kinks.
Ella and Jule could be the same person.
Natt is way more complex and likeable than Grimarr.
- captor dynamic
- the ‘lying’ theme was just as common.
- somehow an irredeemable action is forgiven????
- the love scenes are more or less the same with the kinks.
Ella and Jule could be the same person.
Natt is way more complex and likeable than Grimarr.
dwarrowdams's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Loved the first 75% or so, but due to the hero’s actions, I lost interest for a bit. Still, I enjoyed this relationship dynamic overall and will definitely continue with the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Blood, Violence, Infidelity, and Hate crime
Minor: Pedophilia
_cress's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
3.25
trodabough's review against another edition
4.0
I've been loving this series so far but what really brought this one down for me was the whole nipple piercing thing and how absolutely unsanitary it was. And as someone who had them at one point, the fact that the MMC was all over them immediately was a huge ick. Like give them time to heal first. (And yes this brought it down a whole star for me I cannot do it).
I do also appreciate the fact that the queerness if the orcs is front and center and not looked down upon. I feel like it's realistic that some of them would be gay given how few women are around them and that they would seek pleasure with their fellow orcs in the meantime.
Also I'm waiting for a FMC who is not into the voyeurism that the orcs are into. Like they cannot all be comfortable with it? But if they are more power to them.
I do also appreciate the fact that the queerness if the orcs is front and center and not looked down upon. I feel like it's realistic that some of them would be gay given how few women are around them and that they would seek pleasure with their fellow orcs in the meantime.
Also I'm waiting for a FMC who is not into the voyeurism that the orcs are into. Like they cannot all be comfortable with it? But if they are more power to them.
lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
4.0
The Heiress and the Orc is an unusual mix of well-written fantasy and erotic romance. One doesn't normally see the level of world-building, character complexity, and multi-layered plot in a book that is so sexually raw and, well, filthy! There are chunks of this book that are NOT safe to read in a public place, delightfully erotic and so hot my kindle was in danger of combusting.
Ella's early decisions do have the possibility of alienating some readers. Despite what she witnessed at her engagement party, as a woman Ella has no real autonomy in her society, so I empathized with her thoughts. The only way to retain all that she has left, all that holds meaning and security for her, is to marry a man of standing. So I could fully understand her seemingly "selfish" choices - would you allow everything your father had worked for to be given to a stranger? Would you happily give up your beloved home just based on a possibility? Especially when you have been practically brainwashed for the last few years of your life into believing it is the right thing to do. Sometimes we have to allow the head to overrule the heart!
Natt was harder to pin down, mainly because the book is entirely from Ella's viewpoint. I did feel as though I knew his core character, but clearly he had motivations and reasons to which we were not privy. That said he was solid and consistent, there were no abrupt about turns with Natt and his adoration of Ella was impossible to miss. This is quite a long book with, at times, a meandering pace. Some of this is to allow us to discover more about the characters and as a character-driven reader that suited me well. However, for someone who is more about the plot, this could feel slow.
The author does a wonderful job of foreshadowing throughout, whilst throwing enough smoke and shadows to leave the reader shattered by a totally unexpected curveball thrown at the end of the book. Whilst I didn't quite ugly cry, I definitely shed tears for poor Ella. Despite how betrayed she had been, despite how hurt, she didn't sully her love for Natt by acting the woman scorned, she remained the better person, she accepted her fate and she was bloody amazing. Did Nattfar need to grovel more? I don't believe so because he was willing to sacrifice all that he had worked so hard to gain, finally (and possibly a touch late!!!) ready to give up everything to protect Ella. So despite him having been the most selfish, manipulative piece of work I've ever met as a hero, I found it as easy to forgive him as Ella did. Though he definitely owed her big time!
If I could wish for one thing, it would have been to better understand the origins of the conflict between Orcs and Humans. That may have been explored more fully in Book #1 ([b:The Lady and the Orc|48637612|The Lady and the Orc (Orc Sworn, #1)|Finley Fenn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572378424l/48637612._SY75_.jpg|73977823]), however in a book marketed as standalone this kind of detail needs to be creatively woven into each story. This was definitely good enough to make me interested in reading more of the series and is perfect for those who love their romance on the very steamy side.
Ella's early decisions do have the possibility of alienating some readers. Despite what she witnessed at her engagement party, as a woman Ella has no real autonomy in her society, so I empathized with her thoughts. The only way to retain all that she has left, all that holds meaning and security for her, is to marry a man of standing. So I could fully understand her seemingly "selfish" choices - would you allow everything your father had worked for to be given to a stranger? Would you happily give up your beloved home just based on a possibility? Especially when you have been practically brainwashed for the last few years of your life into believing it is the right thing to do. Sometimes we have to allow the head to overrule the heart!
Natt was harder to pin down, mainly because the book is entirely from Ella's viewpoint. I did feel as though I knew his core character, but clearly he had motivations and reasons to which we were not privy. That said he was solid and consistent, there were no abrupt about turns with Natt and his adoration of Ella was impossible to miss. This is quite a long book with, at times, a meandering pace. Some of this is to allow us to discover more about the characters and as a character-driven reader that suited me well. However, for someone who is more about the plot, this could feel slow.
The author does a wonderful job of foreshadowing throughout, whilst throwing enough smoke and shadows to leave the reader shattered by a totally unexpected curveball thrown at the end of the book. Whilst I didn't quite ugly cry, I definitely shed tears for poor Ella. Despite how betrayed she had been, despite how hurt, she didn't sully her love for Natt by acting the woman scorned, she remained the better person, she accepted her fate and she was bloody amazing. Did Nattfar need to grovel more? I don't believe so because he was willing to sacrifice all that he had worked so hard to gain, finally (and possibly a touch late!!!) ready to give up everything to protect Ella. So despite him having been the most selfish, manipulative piece of work I've ever met as a hero, I found it as easy to forgive him as Ella did. Though he definitely owed her big time!
If I could wish for one thing, it would have been to better understand the origins of the conflict between Orcs and Humans. That may have been explored more fully in Book #1 ([b:The Lady and the Orc|48637612|The Lady and the Orc (Orc Sworn, #1)|Finley Fenn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572378424l/48637612._SY75_.jpg|73977823]), however in a book marketed as standalone this kind of detail needs to be creatively woven into each story. This was definitely good enough to make me interested in reading more of the series and is perfect for those who love their romance on the very steamy side.
amebco's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
whitneykelley's review
4.0
Not as good as the first one, but not bad. The hero lies to the heroine a lot, but I really liked the second chance idea here.
tanpopo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0