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kherndon927's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
That was a wild wild wild ride. I thought I signed up for a run of the mill marriage of convenience, damn was I wrong.
Royce played the LONG game. Wow. There were times I doubted him and he scared me. I'm really glad he stayed true to the course.
McAllister. What. In. The. Hell. Is. Wrong. With. You. No means no and consent applies to everyone. Keep your hands, eyes, thoughts to yourself and maybe your wife wouldn't go psycho on ppl.
Speaking of Alice. WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK. you slept with your stepson and husband's bestie?! Bc you didn't have your husband's attention!? You tried to poison and throw someone off a balcony? You cray cray.
Now Marist.... I forgot she was an adult at times. She's incredibly niave even for a privileged rich kid. However, the HBIC comes out in book 3. Sis played them all. Way to go girl.
Over all the series had me squirming and real uncomfortable. If she had consented with full knowledge of what would happen, I would've been on board. There were too many bait and switches. She was full on assaulted and it wasn't ok.
Royce played the LONG game. Wow. There were times I doubted him and he scared me. I'm really glad he stayed true to the course.
McAllister. What. In. The. Hell. Is. Wrong. With. You. No means no and consent applies to everyone. Keep your hands, eyes, thoughts to yourself and maybe your wife wouldn't go psycho on ppl.
Speaking of Alice. WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK. you slept with your stepson and husband's bestie?! Bc you didn't have your husband's attention!? You tried to poison and throw someone off a balcony? You cray cray.
Now Marist.... I forgot she was an adult at times. She's incredibly niave even for a privileged rich kid. However, the HBIC comes out in book 3. Sis played them all. Way to go girl.
Over all the series had me squirming and real uncomfortable. If she had consented with full knowledge of what would happen, I would've been on board. There were too many bait and switches. She was full on assaulted and it wasn't ok.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual violence, Murder, Violence, and Toxic relationship
karina_dreamsinwords's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Okay so our MC didn't end up with who I was hoping was endgame, but nonetheless I still very much enjoyed this one.
The games and manipulation between Daddy Mac & Marist gave me the tension that I wanted, honeyyy. Miss Nikki Sloane must be some kind of k!nk fairy because the way I was rooting for Mac?!?! Like excuse me I know this is something I really shouldn't be into... I kind of felt like a sick weirdo for enjoying some of these scenes but damn it this is fiction and why can't we like what we damn well want to like!! No way in hell would I be comfortable with this happening in real life, but baby in novel form? I was eating this up like it was an endless supply of cookie dough ice cream.
Would I recommend this series? I have to say no because I guarantee lots of people would not like some of the content so be sure to check trigger & content warnings before diving into the series.
✨trope round up:✨
-taboo/forbidden romance
-age gap
-angst & sexual tension
-twisted love triangle
😮💨🥵🔥
The games and manipulation between Daddy Mac & Marist gave me the tension that I wanted, honeyyy. Miss Nikki Sloane must be some kind of k!nk fairy because the way I was rooting for Mac?!?! Like excuse me I know this is something I really shouldn't be into... I kind of felt like a sick weirdo for enjoying some of these scenes but damn it this is fiction and why can't we like what we damn well want to like!! No way in hell would I be comfortable with this happening in real life, but baby in novel form? I was eating this up like it was an endless supply of cookie dough ice cream.
Would I recommend this series? I have to say no because I guarantee lots of people would not like some of the content so be sure to check trigger & content warnings before diving into the series.
✨trope round up:✨
-taboo/forbidden romance
-age gap
-angst & sexual tension
-twisted love triangle
😮💨🥵🔥
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
bookishrealm's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Another 3.5 stars for me and it's not because the book wasn't good, BUT in terms of overall writing and character development it could have been better. CW: (view spoiler), strong sexual content, death, sexual humiliation
As the 3rd book in the Filthy Rich Americans series I think that I was expecting more. I already knew who Marist was going to end up with based on the writing and characterization that took place in the other two novels; however, I still can't get over how Royce treated her. I didn't care for his dishonesty and his manipulation and there is one specific instance in this book that literally makes him just as bad as his father; yet, for some crazy reason Marist literally is over it within a coupl eof chapters. Though Marist is convinced that she can't stand Macalister, I question her judgement because Royce, by actions, isn't that far removed from his father. Granted there are instances where I think that Macalister took things too far and he wasn't actively aware of his behavior, but Royce (in my humble opinion) wasn't that far off.
Regardless of my feelings towards character development, Nikki Sloane is a hell of a plot writer. The twist and turns and the taboo aspects of the plot makes it an easy book to consume. There were moments where my mouth was literally hanging open and I wondered from the depths of what creativity Sloane was able to get these characters to do some wild things. There was a specific secene with Macalister, his wife, and Marist that was so uncomfortable and shocking that I couldn't help but laugh. In my perspective, Nikki Sloane is going to be my go author whenever I want to read crazy dark romance. I don't think her character development is something that I will ever vibe with, but I will never deny her ability to write an interesting book.
As the 3rd book in the Filthy Rich Americans series I think that I was expecting more. I already knew who Marist was going to end up with based on the writing and characterization that took place in the other two novels; however, I still can't get over how Royce treated her. I didn't care for his dishonesty and his manipulation and there is one specific instance in this book that literally makes him just as bad as his father; yet, for some crazy reason Marist literally is over it within a coupl eof chapters. Though Marist is convinced that she can't stand Macalister, I question her judgement because Royce, by actions, isn't that far removed from his father. Granted there are instances where I think that Macalister took things too far and he wasn't actively aware of his behavior, but Royce (in my humble opinion) wasn't that far off.
Regardless of my feelings towards character development, Nikki Sloane is a hell of a plot writer. The twist and turns and the taboo aspects of the plot makes it an easy book to consume. There were moments where my mouth was literally hanging open and I wondered from the depths of what creativity Sloane was able to get these characters to do some wild things. There was a specific secene with Macalister, his wife, and Marist that was so uncomfortable and shocking that I couldn't help but laugh. In my perspective, Nikki Sloane is going to be my go author whenever I want to read crazy dark romance. I don't think her character development is something that I will ever vibe with, but I will never deny her ability to write an interesting book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
cupidities's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
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