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hapalyn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book was a little too intense in some aspects for me, but it was still enjoyable in others. I really enjoy this world and getting a more rounded perspective of all the characters, motivations, etc. Some things fell flat for me, but that's just personal preference.
I recommend this if you can handle some darker elements in your romances and caution you to check specific warnings.
I recommend this if you can handle some darker elements in your romances and caution you to check specific warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Sexual content, and Cursing
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Violence
Minor: Murder and Sexual violence
hobbithopeful's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Morally grey male lead, enemies to lovers, fae bargains, and strong FMC? Sign me up!
Zita has spent the past 10 years plotting revenge against the man who murdered her sister. The only problem is he isn't a man, he is a Fae Prince, one of monsters and cruelty. When she finally gets the chance to kill him and fails, he instead claims her life as his and takes her as a pet. If Sepher thinks she is going to break, he is in for a surprise. As for Zita, she hates Sepher, and hates what he is waking up inside of her.
Sager writes FMC so well, I love how they are always strong and take no shit, Zita is no different. She is sharp and while I have seen so many different fae kidnapping situations in books, never have I seen one where the captee so well retains the upper hand and doesn't "break". The way her ring dancing is described, and just overall how she carries herself was just so well done! Everything about Zita is defiant, sharp, and strong. Again, I love how well written she is!
This is a very true enemies to lovers, they each actively despise each other and spend a good chunk of the book in a battle of wills, the sexual tension rising with each chapter. There are content warnings (love to see it) because a lot how Sepher treats Zita in the beginning when she is his "pet" is very toxic/abusive. Of course the payoff is so incredibly worth it, there is nothing hotter than hate sex.
Favorite Parts: Poker scene, Sepher caring for her injury, bathtime, Zita with her ring, Zita annoying him literally every chapter
I always love reading anything by Clare Sager because yes there are fantastically spicy scenes, but the world building and lore always impress and pulls me deeper into the story.
When I love a book like this (and all Clare Sager's other books) it's so hard to review because I really just LOVED it so much, and just want to gush about how great it is.
I highly HIGHLY recommend this book, and really anything by her, you won't regret it! (Seriously y'all, her books are fantastic!)
Zita has spent the past 10 years plotting revenge against the man who murdered her sister. The only problem is he isn't a man, he is a Fae Prince, one of monsters and cruelty. When she finally gets the chance to kill him and fails, he instead claims her life as his and takes her as a pet. If Sepher thinks she is going to break, he is in for a surprise. As for Zita, she hates Sepher, and hates what he is waking up inside of her.
Sager writes FMC so well, I love how they are always strong and take no shit, Zita is no different. She is sharp and while I have seen so many different fae kidnapping situations in books, never have I seen one where the captee so well retains the upper hand and doesn't "break". The way her ring dancing is described, and just overall how she carries herself was just so well done! Everything about Zita is defiant, sharp, and strong. Again, I love how well written she is!
This is a very true enemies to lovers, they each actively despise each other and spend a good chunk of the book in a battle of wills, the sexual tension rising with each chapter. There are content warnings (love to see it) because a lot how Sepher treats Zita in the beginning when she is his "pet" is very toxic/abusive. Of course the payoff is so incredibly worth it, there is nothing hotter than hate sex.
Favorite Parts: Poker scene, Sepher caring for her injury, bathtime, Zita with her ring, Zita annoying him literally every chapter
I always love reading anything by Clare Sager because yes there are fantastically spicy scenes, but the world building and lore always impress and pulls me deeper into the story.
When I love a book like this (and all Clare Sager's other books) it's so hard to review because I really just LOVED it so much, and just want to gush about how great it is.
I highly HIGHLY recommend this book, and really anything by her, you won't regret it! (Seriously y'all, her books are fantastic!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Murder, Grief, and Death
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