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justolenka's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
4.0
I remember the time I already started blushing when things were vanilla. I remember the time I assured people that all the extreme stuff was not for me. I even remember how I always said that omega verse was totally not my thing. And then I discovered the sweet verse, which was my first step into the genre, and then I got an arc for the first book in this series and then I got my arc for this one. Maybe I'm less vanilla in my reading needs than I always thought.
This book was intense. All three main characters were dealing with so many emotions and Denton really manages to write them down amazingly well. Where quite often intimate scenes end up being descriptions of what body part goes where, Denton makes them about the emotions, about the effect they have on the characters, about what it all means and does to them, how it screws with their minds and how they're discovering new things about themselves and their feelings.
However, it's not only during the intimate scenes that our characters grow and learn so much. Especially in this book the characters try to connect on a more emotional and personal level too. They have actual conversations about the things that are important to them and they're learning to see each other as more than their stereotypes. Elena is not just an Omega, Jonah is not just a Beta and Black is not just an Alpha.
Although the emotions of the three main characters and their growing and blossoming relationship is the main focus, I'm also glad that the politics are not entirely forgotten. Black took over a new pack and it's not as easy as it should be. He's constantly trying to balance his needs, Elena's needs and the needs of his pack. The struggle is amazing to witness and I'm already looking forward to the next book, where the fight between the packs will certainly reach its peak!
This book was intense. All three main characters were dealing with so many emotions and Denton really manages to write them down amazingly well. Where quite often intimate scenes end up being descriptions of what body part goes where, Denton makes them about the emotions, about the effect they have on the characters, about what it all means and does to them, how it screws with their minds and how they're discovering new things about themselves and their feelings.
However, it's not only during the intimate scenes that our characters grow and learn so much. Especially in this book the characters try to connect on a more emotional and personal level too. They have actual conversations about the things that are important to them and they're learning to see each other as more than their stereotypes. Elena is not just an Omega, Jonah is not just a Beta and Black is not just an Alpha.
Although the emotions of the three main characters and their growing and blossoming relationship is the main focus, I'm also glad that the politics are not entirely forgotten. Black took over a new pack and it's not as easy as it should be. He's constantly trying to balance his needs, Elena's needs and the needs of his pack. The struggle is amazing to witness and I'm already looking forward to the next book, where the fight between the packs will certainly reach its peak!
_bookdrag0n's review against another edition
4.0
This book definitely has a LOT of spice. This is the sequal to Defiant and it’s dark and dirty.
I enjoyed this book, I did. But it focused more on the spice than on the actual storyline, which isn’t a bad thing, it just left me hoping for more that just wasn’t covered as much.
I still feel the same about Elena, mostly. I enjoy her as a character, but she does have her moments where I want to shake her.
I still adore Jonah, he complemented Elena in the areas where Black just didn’t hit the mark and was lacking. And vice versa, really. I still prefer him to Black, which is probably the unpopular opinion. With how stubborn and selfish Black is, I’m genuinely surprised this book turned into a MFM relationship. I just really didn’t see that as realistic having a big bad mighty alpha share his woman with a “lowly” beta wolf. Though it was nice to get a little more backstory on him, not that it excuses some of his actions and behaviors.. he still jumps to conclusions like a kangaroo on crack but he’s more bearable. He’s trying!
In the end, overall I enjoyed it and I look forward to the release of the 3rd and final book.
I enjoyed this book, I did. But it focused more on the spice than on the actual storyline, which isn’t a bad thing, it just left me hoping for more that just wasn’t covered as much.
I still feel the same about Elena, mostly. I enjoy her as a character, but she does have her moments where I want to shake her.
I still adore Jonah, he complemented Elena in the areas where Black just didn’t hit the mark and was lacking. And vice versa, really. I still prefer him to Black, which is probably the unpopular opinion. With how stubborn and selfish Black is, I’m genuinely surprised this book turned into a MFM relationship. I just really didn’t see that as realistic having a big bad mighty alpha share his woman with a “lowly” beta wolf. Though it was nice to get a little more backstory on him, not that it excuses some of his actions and behaviors.. he still jumps to conclusions like a kangaroo on crack but he’s more bearable. He’s trying!
In the end, overall I enjoyed it and I look forward to the release of the 3rd and final book.
colorcrystals's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
3.75
la_vampiresa's review
5.0
This picks up where Defiant left off. As we found out, Elena is a rare type of wolf, an Omega. One that any alpha would love to get their hands on. Her and her Beta boyfriend makes a break for it, to save her from clutches of Alpha Black. What she didn't expect was to have serious repercussions of her actions.
Holy sh*t! What a continuation this was. Huge character developments were made in this story. I literally binged both books in two days. This one had me crying for Jonah. As much as I really loved Black, Jonah has my heart. Relationships have grown and I am truly emotionally invested in another series. I can't wait to read more of this story!
Holy sh*t! What a continuation this was. Huge character developments were made in this story. I literally binged both books in two days. This one had me crying for Jonah. As much as I really loved Black, Jonah has my heart. Relationships have grown and I am truly emotionally invested in another series. I can't wait to read more of this story!
alittlemixofvix's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so much better than the first! There's a lot more backstory and substance to the characters, the sex scenes are so much better as there's consent but still the sub-dom aspect, and other external stories start occurring.
Black seems like a completely different character and I wish more of this was revealed in the first book with slightly different actions to what actually happened. Additionally I love Jonah and hope to learn more about him.
If you like your smut then this is for you, though I would say there is a marked difference between this and the previous book. I can't wait for book 3 though, as that was a big cliffhanger to be left on!
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from LoveBooksTours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Black seems like a completely different character and I wish more of this was revealed in the first book with slightly different actions to what actually happened. Additionally I love Jonah and hope to learn more about him.
If you like your smut then this is for you, though I would say there is a marked difference between this and the previous book. I can't wait for book 3 though, as that was a big cliffhanger to be left on!
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from LoveBooksTours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
greek_myth5's review
5.0
I can't get enough of these 3! I love, love, love Jonah. Elena is starting to understand that things aren't as black and white as she thinks they are and her stubbornness starts to give. And Black, well he finally actually listened. I mean it took him a bit and there was some crazy hot scenes before that happened but....
This book was awesome in so many ways- we saw character growth and some serious dark, delicious moments. I'm loving it all. That ending though - it broke my heart!
This book was awesome in so many ways- we saw character growth and some serious dark, delicious moments. I'm loving it all. That ending though - it broke my heart!
readbyzahra's review
3.0
When requesting an ARC for Denton's novel, I knew I would be leaving my comfort zone. With a title such as 'Defiled' one can only wonder what is in store, Denton writes a dark romance that follows our incredible and strong heroine. The writing style was compelling, Elena was my favourite character - I felt for her during her darkest moments, unfortunately I didn't like Black but for all the reasons that Ann wrote him that way. He was arrogant and everything an Alpha is typically shown as. One moment, in particular, I found well-written was when Black interpreted Elena's response as being happy but from her POV, she was the complete opposite. Denton did a fabulous job of interpreting the typical domineering male wolves who are Alphas, it was nice to see the hierarchy between them and their Betas in the pack.
Part of me wishes that the book wasn't called 'Defiled' purely because the word is filled with such sadness but the book explores dark matters, it was an experience to read. I wanted Elena to run away by herself and leave everyone. As a result, I did rate this book three stars, only because I didn't find myself warming to any of the love interests unfortunately and some parts of the book were tough to read about.
I haven't read a wolf-shifter romance in years and it was fun to delve back into that world. I would like to thank the author and Love Book Tours for gifting me this copy in exchange for an honest review.
Please note that this book contains dark themes, please be sure to check trigger warnings.
Part of me wishes that the book wasn't called 'Defiled' purely because the word is filled with such sadness but the book explores dark matters, it was an experience to read. I wanted Elena to run away by herself and leave everyone. As a result, I did rate this book three stars, only because I didn't find myself warming to any of the love interests unfortunately and some parts of the book were tough to read about.
I haven't read a wolf-shifter romance in years and it was fun to delve back into that world. I would like to thank the author and Love Book Tours for gifting me this copy in exchange for an honest review.
Please note that this book contains dark themes, please be sure to check trigger warnings.