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katierose_reads's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Having started with book 5 in this series (please don't come for me haha!) I found it so so interesting to see how this world that Finley Fenn created began. Discovering the history of the orcs and the origin of the peace treaty - perhaps that's why 'normal' people start with book one?
Grimaarr is definitely not as easy to like as Joarr from book five was, for me at least. However, his family history was so interesting. He has a very unique perspective on the life of the orcs and genuinely very wholesome goals for future of the orcs - even if the way he goes about achieving these goals is sometimes a lot less wholesome.
Jule, our female MC is in a loveless and abusive marriage when she gets taken by the orcs. And then once again, Finley Fenn is like ...
'You thought this was going to be all about orcs boning didn't you? Well, how about you also look into the role of women in our society and the emotional labour women do to placate the patriarchy... AND orc boning.'
I really enjoyed this one and would recommend reading it if you want to try out some fantasy orc romance.
I agree with some that the end of this book was a little rushed/there needed to be some more development from Grimaarr for a 100% convincing HEA - watch me trying not to spoil anything haha! - But I still really enjoyed this book.
Grimaarr is definitely not as easy to like as Joarr from book five was, for me at least. However, his family history was so interesting. He has a very unique perspective on the life of the orcs and genuinely very wholesome goals for future of the orcs - even if the way he goes about achieving these goals is sometimes a lot less wholesome.
Jule, our female MC is in a loveless and abusive marriage when she gets taken by the orcs. And then once again, Finley Fenn is like ...
'You thought this was going to be all about orcs boning didn't you? Well, how about you also look into the role of women in our society and the emotional labour women do to placate the patriarchy... AND orc boning.'
I really enjoyed this one and would recommend reading it if you want to try out some fantasy orc romance.
I agree with some that the end of this book was a little rushed/there needed to be some more development from Grimaarr for a 100% convincing HEA - watch me trying not to spoil anything haha! - But I still really enjoyed this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Abandonment
authorrubyduvall's review
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
2.0
Every time the orc hero, Grimarr, had a chance NOT to betray/humiliate the human heroine, Jule, he always chose to betray her. Even after a very convincing grovel. I'd give it one star, but the writing is otherwise pretty good, although the narrative sometimes lost its medieval vibe with overly modern-sounding language.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infertility, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Abortion, Abandonment, Confinement, and Biphobia
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