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valancysnaith's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape and Sexual content
missjillmars's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
vesseltosea's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
I wish I could tell you this had me hooked for all the right reasons, but it doesn't. I adore a good erotica, but it gets to a point it just feels a little gross. I am not against BDSM at all, I give kudos to the description of how there is a relief/freedom during the punishment. It's just... not great. I mean, it got me. As I tried to see what else was written. This is a trainwreck for me personally. HOW MANY KINGDOMS ARE THERE? TO HAVE SO MANY PRINCE / PRINCESS SLAVES? I know this is fiction. Also, there's this whole 'no one is lower than you as a slave' yet the moment they are handled by anyone beyond the court people they're treated so badly. This didn't fit my socialist agenda.
Graphic: Rape and Sexual violence
writingbookscoffee's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I heard this was a bit of the “original” 50 Shades, and I definitely prefer it over that! There was a bit more storytelling than I thought there would be in an erotic novel but overall I liked it!
Graphic: Rape and Sexual violence
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