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hhwak's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Not my usual genre - but enjoyed I think? A bit sketched out by some of the earlier content but it got easier throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Murder, Torture, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death, Animal death, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Kidnapping
samantha_ellen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
FRIENDS I AM SO OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK!!!
I loved EVERY minute of reading this… & I mean every god damn minute.
There was never a moment of doubt, the subject matter is heavy at times but I always felt like I was in really safe hands with the author.
I can not get over the genius that is Clare Sager…
This was a villain mmc — captor / captive relationship, but she was able to give the FMC so much power!
I loved her portrayal of a vengeful FMC who doesn’t back down, isn’t ashamed of her body or what she has had to do with it to survive. It was so refreshing & I ate it up.
Even when The Prince of Monsters was degrading her, I was still obsessed with him (honestly Clare how you did this I will never know!) I loved him from the front cover to the last page & I know he will never leave my mind
But the really amazing thing was the growth between their relationship dynamic & how it ended (the grovelling 🧎🏻♀️)
How he sees all her sharp edges & covets them,
How her revenge for her sister never falters,
How they heal each other—but not by being bought back into submission, but by being sharp & cut throat & ruthless… together
ugh SO GOOD!
I couldn’t get enough!
This has some kinky spice in it (all consensual) & damn 👀 wow 🥵
There are MULTIPLE scenes that are seared into my memory 🤌🏽
Clare never disappoints to write relatable women with nuanced trauma, who are strong & capable, with MMC’s who 100% swoonworthy
& a plot that is engaging & not predictable
Onto the next Clare book 💃🏻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Violence, Blood, and Toxic relationship
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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