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gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This was a fun read. I liked seeing how the Greek and Celtic mythologies mix together. It makes the world feel more connected and it doesn't have to just be one lot of myths only could be in the world at once.
I also really enjoyed Sthero and Gregor's relationship. It is not sweet or cute but they made me smile and enjoy them in their strange way. I really wanted more after I finished. I could have happily read a book about the sisters, who knows maybe we will get something in the future.
I also really enjoyed Sthero and Gregor's relationship. It is not sweet or cute but they made me smile and enjoy them in their strange way. I really wanted more after I finished. I could have happily read a book about the sisters, who knows maybe we will get something in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, and Blood
marsh_mall0w's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Death and Misogyny
plumpaperbacks's review
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Though this book started off promising, somewhere between 25-50% I completely lost all interest I had in either of the two main characters; I really only finished it because I was still vaguely curious about how everything would play out.
And good gods, it was confusing. So much happened in the second half of this book with barely any breathing room. If you asked me to explain it to you, I don’t know if I could—which is bad, considering I finished it less than two hours ago. I’ll give Jenny credit where it’s due—the ideas here are interesting, even if the execution wasn’t great. I think this book’s biggest issue was its length, because 150 pages just was not enough for the plot’s complexity. If this had been a full 300-400 page fantasy romance novel, given proper time to explore the characters’ pasts and traumas, to let them overcome those things naturally, and really build up the stakes of everything going on with the druid… it could’ve been so amazing.
But unfortunately, that was not what happened. And the book as it is now is just… fine. Very fine. Very (I hate to say it, but) forgettable. Sorry not sorry.
And also, the fact that the druid had a Scottish accent, that Jenny wrote his dialogue the way she did and that I’ve been playing a lot of Disney Dreamlight Valley lately… literally the only thing I could think of was Scrooge McDuck. Which is so not a good thing when reading smut. 💀💀💀
(I know that’s not the author’s fault, or the book’s. But still. It happened. And it was really weird.)
And good gods, it was confusing. So much happened in the second half of this book with barely any breathing room. If you asked me to explain it to you, I don’t know if I could—which is bad, considering I finished it less than two hours ago. I’ll give Jenny credit where it’s due—the ideas here are interesting, even if the execution wasn’t great. I think this book’s biggest issue was its length, because 150 pages just was not enough for the plot’s complexity. If this had been a full 300-400 page fantasy romance novel, given proper time to explore the characters’ pasts and traumas, to let them overcome those things naturally, and really build up the stakes of everything going on with the druid… it could’ve been so amazing.
But unfortunately, that was not what happened. And the book as it is now is just… fine. Very fine. Very (I hate to say it, but) forgettable. Sorry not sorry.
And also, the fact that the druid had a Scottish accent, that Jenny wrote his dialogue the way she did and that I’ve been playing a lot of Disney Dreamlight Valley lately… literally the only thing I could think of was Scrooge McDuck. Which is so not a good thing when reading smut. 💀💀💀
(I know that’s not the author’s fault, or the book’s. But still. It happened. And it was really weird.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Sexual content, Death, Grief, Blood, Gore, Drug use, Murder, and Violence
Sexual content is explicit but entirely consensual. Most other things are marked because the protagonist is an assassin. Death/grief because she lost her sister prior to the story. Drug use is forced; there are two scenes where she’s given an aphrodisiac against her will, though luckily nothing bad happens as a result.patchy_at_best's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Misogyny
Minor: Rape, Violence, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
finnickdeservedbetter's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Murder and Death
Minor: Sexual assault
lauramparis's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Blood
Minor: Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Grief, and Body horror
potalian's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, and Drug use
Minor: Confinement and Murder
alyssancoon's review
dark
emotional
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
4.0
I wish that this book was longer! 4.5 out of 5 on the spice. Read this one-handed, IYKWIM. ;)
The spice was the plot, but there was also actual plot to be invested in! I really liked the characters and the twist at the end. Looking forward to a Perseus/Medusa story.
The whole message of finally finding peace after so long of just surviving, and limiting yourself to only fighting for something you really believe in resonated with me more than I think a 140-page book should have, but here we are.
The spice was the plot, but there was also actual plot to be invested in! I really liked the characters and the twist at the end. Looking forward to a Perseus/Medusa story.
The whole message of finally finding peace after so long of just surviving, and limiting yourself to only fighting for something you really believe in resonated with me more than I think a 140-page book should have, but here we are.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
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