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readinghavoc's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
I wanted to like this more than I did. I really struggled with the writing; the pacing, the plot holes, and the grammar were all tough to handle. I felt confused for the majority of this book in a way that felt less like the result of the author intentionally drawing out the mystery and more so the result of a lack of editing and forethought. Too many conveniently occurring plot points that were never seeded or mentioned before they came in to save the day. This reads very much like unedited, loosely-plotted fan fiction.
What I did appreciate about this book was that it’s one of the very few LGBTQ+ why-choose romances I’ve been able to find. And I think there was a lot of potential in the plot that just was never fully executed, but the potential was fun.
The only thing that would push me to read book 2 is that the market for this genre is so limited, and I do care about a handful of the characters (mainly Eli) but I’m not sure if I can deal with more of the cons to get to those few brief glimmers of promise.
What I did appreciate about this book was that it’s one of the very few LGBTQ+ why-choose romances I’ve been able to find. And I think there was a lot of potential in the plot that just was never fully executed, but the potential was fun.
The only thing that would push me to read book 2 is that the market for this genre is so limited, and I do care about a handful of the characters (mainly Eli) but I’m not sure if I can deal with more of the cons to get to those few brief glimmers of promise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Torture
Minor: Infertility and Pedophilia
lolalastname's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
After finishing Elle Mae’s Blood Bound series and loving it, I wanted to check out some more of her novels- and I’m so glad I did!
The Price Of Silence is everything I needed in a queer urban fantasy romance! The plot and characters hooked me from the jump, but I got a good sense of who the main character Rosie was before the action got going.
The way Elle Mae writes sapphic romance and sex is a breath of fresh air. Yes, the characters’ sexual tension is immaculate and their smut scenes are smoking hot- but they also act like real people. I think that’s where The Price of Silence truly shines. The character’s longing, fears, and desires on the page are relatable in such a human way.
That’s why I’ll be heading back to Winterfell Academy for book 2!
The Price Of Silence is everything I needed in a queer urban fantasy romance! The plot and characters hooked me from the jump, but I got a good sense of who the main character Rosie was before the action got going.
The way Elle Mae writes sapphic romance and sex is a breath of fresh air. Yes, the characters’ sexual tension is immaculate and their smut scenes are smoking hot- but they also act like real people. I think that’s where The Price of Silence truly shines. The character’s longing, fears, and desires on the page are relatable in such a human way.
That’s why I’ll be heading back to Winterfell Academy for book 2!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Bullying
Minor: Addiction, Gore, Death, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Self harm, Ableism, Genocide, and Incest
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