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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
wtf did i just read
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
As a spicy MM retelling of the Red Riding Hood story, this book was a lot of fun to read. Ryder and Wotan's chemistry sizzles from their first meeting and never loses it's fire through the entire book. Having the big, bad wolf and the huntsman as one in the same was an interesting concept for the story. I also enjoyed how the author constantly kept readers guessing as to who's side Rune was really on.
The writing was well done, despite having more crude language than I prefer. The world building was vivid and easy to understand without hitting the reader over the head or slowing the pacing. I think post-apocalyptic fantasy is quickly becoming one of my new favorite sub-genres.
CW: Dub-con, violent death, abandonment of a child, talk of torture, D/s.
* I received an eARC from the publisher via BookSirens. This review is entirely my own opinion and is given without compensation. *
The writing was well done, despite having more crude language than I prefer. The world building was vivid and easy to understand without hitting the reader over the head or slowing the pacing. I think post-apocalyptic fantasy is quickly becoming one of my new favorite sub-genres.
CW: Dub-con, violent death, abandonment of a child, talk of torture, D/s.
* I received an eARC from the publisher via BookSirens. This review is entirely my own opinion and is given without compensation. *
Quick and easy read, a real pageturner finished in one sitting.
There's nothing special to it really, your typical romance but in a fantasy setting. Very insta-lust and ista-love.
A shit tonne of smut and a bit of plot. Smut has some issues with writing that doesn't make much sense physically and bits of actual plot are ok but more on a fairytale side (meaning unrealistic as shit). Oh and on that note, dark my ass. This book is pretty tame in comparison to dark-themed books.
Overall, it was a fun experience but I bet you I'll forget all about it in a few months.
There's nothing special to it really, your typical romance but in a fantasy setting. Very insta-lust and ista-love.
A shit tonne of smut and a bit of plot. Smut has some issues with writing that doesn't make much sense physically and bits of actual plot are ok but more on a fairytale side (meaning unrealistic as shit). Oh and on that note, dark my ass. This book is pretty tame in comparison to dark-themed books.
Overall, it was a fun experience but I bet you I'll forget all about it in a few months.
nah fam I’m sorry this was not it
read Cortney’s review for thoughts I agree with everything she said
read Cortney’s review for thoughts I agree with everything she said
A gorgeous red riding hood retelling with a gay supernatural twist - don’t mind if I do! say less!
Ryder, who is half human half witch, has been ostracized from his coven by his grandma (due mostly to his human heritage) but she still sends him on errands. One being to attend the Syndicate Ball - which is where the monsters of the world meet. Here he gets chosen as the boon by the fighting champion and they have a wee spicy moment, that seemed quite tender to Ryder - before the mystery fighter disappears.
A month later he is summoned by his grandmother but he must ask permission to cross the woods by Wotan - who after stealing a kiss denies him, but he tries to cross anyway. Only to be caught held captive to try to get more information out of him by Wotan. But his torture method isn’t very good, it’s basically just foreplay and then a very steamy time, plus Ryder is telling the truth cause he’s a sweet innocent wee witch! But he still has a backbone and stands up to Wotan too.
The feelings between them evolve quickly but Wotan doesn’t want that and is convinced the Ryder can’t possibly be telling truth and he sends him to the woods to hunt him - with the only outcomes being he escapes, or Wotan scours his memories and kills him - and the secret third option of mating with him. He of course takes the third option but still sends him to his grandma to figure out what she wants with him.
This story was super fun, love a different twist on an old tale. The characters were interesting and had a good dose of heat!
Ryder, who is half human half witch, has been ostracized from his coven by his grandma (due mostly to his human heritage) but she still sends him on errands. One being to attend the Syndicate Ball - which is where the monsters of the world meet. Here he gets chosen as the boon by the fighting champion and they have a wee spicy moment, that seemed quite tender to Ryder - before the mystery fighter disappears.
A month later he is summoned by his grandmother but he must ask permission to cross the woods by Wotan - who after stealing a kiss denies him, but he tries to cross anyway. Only to be caught held captive to try to get more information out of him by Wotan. But his torture method isn’t very good, it’s basically just foreplay and then a very steamy time, plus Ryder is telling the truth cause he’s a sweet innocent wee witch! But he still has a backbone and stands up to Wotan too.
The feelings between them evolve quickly but Wotan doesn’t want that and is convinced the Ryder can’t possibly be telling truth and he sends him to the woods to hunt him - with the only outcomes being he escapes, or Wotan scours his memories and kills him - and the secret third option of mating with him. He of course takes the third option but still sends him to his grandma to figure out what she wants with him.
This story was super fun, love a different twist on an old tale. The characters were interesting and had a good dose of heat!