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anastasialovesbooks's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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? No
3.0
I usually love these authors books but I heard this was a trilogy so I waited for all of them to come out. I also didn't mind spoilers so I read reviews and wasn't sure I was going to like it.
The start was rocky for me. I understand trying to world build but it wasn't engaging enough for me to not want to skip ahead to when they meet, but I pushed through. When I did get to the part were they met I did get more interested in what was happening. The relationship was great except for two parts. Which I've seen in a few reviews, he molests her.
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*Spoilers* *Triggers*
The first time is when they hardly understand each other. He's just taken her to rinse of and noticed the outline of her figure. I understand curiosity when he starts to touch her but he starts to fondle her chest and she slaps his hand away and tells him no but he holds her arms out away from her and does it anyway along with pulling off her clothes. She's still telling him to stop even while her body is reacting. While I can understand curiosities even with her chest because he didn't seem like he would know that was a private area. I can give him a little give on that however still doesn't take away from the fact that he knows she doesn't like him doing it and does it anyway. The next part is a big no, no he basically touches her down there while she keeps telling him to stop. By this point he has to know he's touching a private area even in his thoughts he knows what he's touch and continues to do so despite her protests. You could argue he was over come by her sent but that doesn't fly with me considering he's always resisted the queen in the past when she tried to over whelm him with her sent. Even if he does seem to like Ivy's sent more. When he finally comes out if his lusty haze he basically tells her he's sorry for frightening her not for the fact that he took advantage of his strength and molested her. It's was mostly the same when it came to the first time they really slept together. He new what he was doing and should know how it would feel to get touched without consent considering the queen does it every time she sees him. You would think he was a little more compassionate about respecting someone's boundaries. Especially when he let's Ivy explore him as a sort of payback for him touching her. When she gets to his area he says no and she backs off. Again I do like the relationship because they do seem to build a good one. However these parts almost messed it up for me.
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I did enjoy the book for the most part. Idk if I'll read the rest though. I haven't decided just yet.
The start was rocky for me. I understand trying to world build but it wasn't engaging enough for me to not want to skip ahead to when they meet, but I pushed through. When I did get to the part were they met I did get more interested in what was happening. The relationship was great except for two parts. Which I've seen in a few reviews, he molests her.
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*Spoilers* *Triggers*
The first time is when they hardly understand each other. He's just taken her to rinse of and noticed the outline of her figure. I understand curiosity when he starts to touch her but he starts to fondle her chest and she slaps his hand away and tells him no but he holds her arms out away from her and does it anyway along with pulling off her clothes. She's still telling him to stop even while her body is reacting. While I can understand curiosities even with her chest because he didn't seem like he would know that was a private area. I can give him a little give on that however still doesn't take away from the fact that he knows she doesn't like him doing it and does it anyway. The next part is a big no, no he basically touches her down there while she keeps telling him to stop. By this point he has to know he's touching a private area even in his thoughts he knows what he's touch and continues to do so despite her protests. You could argue he was over come by her sent but that doesn't fly with me considering he's always resisted the queen in the past when she tried to over whelm him with her sent. Even if he does seem to like Ivy's sent more. When he finally comes out if his lusty haze he basically tells her he's sorry for frightening her not for the fact that he took advantage of his strength and molested her. It's was mostly the same when it came to the first time they really slept together. He new what he was doing and should know how it would feel to get touched without consent considering the queen does it every time she sees him. You would think he was a little more compassionate about respecting someone's boundaries. Especially when he let's Ivy explore him as a sort of payback for him touching her. When she gets to his area he says no and she backs off. Again I do like the relationship because they do seem to build a good one. However these parts almost messed it up for me.
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I did enjoy the book for the most part. Idk if I'll read the rest though. I haven't decided just yet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Unconsentual touching.sidhewitch's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Kindle Unlimited. Even if there is an audiobook of this at some point, I think I might recommend at least reading along with it just for the alien language bits.
Well I did it. I read the spider alien romance book, despite my absolutely debilitating fear of spiders. There were definitely some bits that triggered my arachnophobia, but overall it wasn't actually that bad. Why?
Because the plot absolutely swept me up. I devoured this book. From the moment Ketahn finds Ivy I could not put it down. I loved the intrigue of court politics, the background mystery of what brought Ivy to the planet, the slow reveal on both of their pasts and the (relatively, for the Alien Romance genre) slowburn romance.
Do not pick this up expecting insta-smut. You will be VERY disappointed. While there are some steamy moments, it takes time for the characters to get to know each other and work on the barriers that stand between them. This is a trilogy, and the authors take their time setting everything up. But if you're down for some sci-fi alien romance and you're cool with the alien being more monstrous, don't skip this one.
That said, beware for here there be dub-con, along with some minor but on-page outright assault. More details behind the spoiler in Content Warnings. If that will ruin your day, maybe check out some of Tiffany Roberts' other books.
As for me though I can't wait to freak out all my friends when they see this one on my bookshelf.
Well I did it. I read the spider alien romance book, despite my absolutely debilitating fear of spiders. There were definitely some bits that triggered my arachnophobia, but overall it wasn't actually that bad. Why?
Because the plot absolutely swept me up. I devoured this book. From the moment Ketahn finds Ivy I could not put it down. I loved the intrigue of court politics, the background mystery of what brought Ivy to the planet, the slow reveal on both of their pasts and the (relatively, for the Alien Romance genre) slowburn romance.
Do not pick this up expecting insta-smut. You will be VERY disappointed. While there are some steamy moments, it takes time for the characters to get to know each other and work on the barriers that stand between them. This is a trilogy, and the authors take their time setting everything up. But if you're down for some sci-fi alien romance and you're cool with the alien being more monstrous, don't skip this one.
That said, beware for here there be dub-con, along with some minor but on-page outright assault. More details behind the spoiler in Content Warnings. If that will ruin your day, maybe check out some of Tiffany Roberts' other books.
As for me though I can't wait to freak out all my friends when they see this one on my bookshelf.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Death, and Emotional abuse
Sexual Content: The spice is strong, even if you have to wait for most of it.Violence: Several graphic on-page fight scenes involving the male lead.
Dubious Consent:
Sexual Assault / Harassment:
Death:
Emotional Abuse: Ivy several times recalls the emotional abuse of her parents and an ex.
annabelle's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I did not expect to love this as much as I did. The relationship development? Amazing. The world building? Amazing. The plot? Intriguing.
Honestly, I’m obsessed with Ivy and Ketahn’s relationship. He is so soft with her and provides for her in every way - food, clothing, shelter, and protection. What more could you want?! He also teaches her how to survive in The Tangle and I loved those scenes. The way they learned each other’s language and mannerisms... ugh!! So cute!!
Ensnared is definitely great for fans of Ice Planet Barbarians, and (imo) this has better world building and relationship development. But fair warning, the sex scenes happen veeeery far into the book so don’t expect it to be as horny as IPB.
I really loved this and I can’t wait for the next book! I have so many questions and I need them answered ASAP!!
Honestly, I’m obsessed with Ivy and Ketahn’s relationship. He is so soft with her and provides for her in every way - food, clothing, shelter, and protection. What more could you want?! He also teaches her how to survive in The Tangle and I loved those scenes. The way they learned each other’s language and mannerisms... ugh!! So cute!!
Ensnared is definitely great for fans of Ice Planet Barbarians, and (imo) this has better world building and relationship development. But fair warning, the sex scenes happen veeeery far into the book so don’t expect it to be as horny as IPB.
I really loved this and I can’t wait for the next book! I have so many questions and I need them answered ASAP!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, and Murder
emeraldblade's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Rape, Murder, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Blood, and Adult/minor relationship
folkofthebook's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Pleasantly surprised by this read, perfect for lovers of Ice Planet Barbarians. Authors did not sacrifice world-building or plot for the romance, which was pretty sweet especially considering one of them was a “spider man.” This is the first of a series, so expect to be left on a lurch!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent
deans_reads's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I was not expecting to like this as much as I did. Over the last year I have really started to read unapologetically. For the first 30-35% or so, I had the roughest time connecting to this book, I had to keep going back to the cover to envision Ketahn’s physicality and the worldbuilding was confusing for a bit. The writing was really well done, the descriptions were great. There is a bit of the standard hands exploring with dubious consent and some forcible mating. Not SA, but moreso “You are my mate now” type situation. Ivy’s journey through this book was an interesting interpretation of how someone would handle waking up on a new planet with a person-thing you can’t understand. Her acceptance of her attraction to Ketahn and her new life was delightful.
I didn’t love the cliffhanger ending, and I will read the next book and hold off judgment until I can see how it wraps up; trilogies aren’t usually my favorite things.
I didn’t love the cliffhanger ending, and I will read the next book and hold off judgment until I can see how it wraps up; trilogies aren’t usually my favorite things.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Death, Blood, Animal death, and Sexual content
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