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laceyfrance's review
4.0
At first I was going to give Crux Untamed 3 stars but in the end, I bumped it up to 4. Being a Cajun from coastal southeastern Louisiana, I initially took offense to what seemed to be an outdated stereotype of the extreme racism in the south in general portrayed in this book. I’m almost 51 y/o and have never met anyone associated with the Klan or any other white power group, nor have I ever run across an entire town run by Klansmen. This may have been a thing 60-70 yrs ago, but (thank God) I don’t think this happens in this day and age. I finally realized that I was being over sensitive and got over it because not everybody was portrayed that way. Also, Tillie Cole did a decent job of portraying Cajuns by not making us look like uneducated idiots or “cher”-ing us to death like lots of authors do, (its pronounced “sha”, btw. Rhymes with the sound a sheep makes.). I’m looking forward to Tanner’s book next, but I’m even more anxious to read what’s in store for Viking. Anyone else have a feeling that he will end up with a man? I can’t wait to find out!
hilary89's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Even though I loved the polyamorous element, this wasn’t my favorite of the series. The writing was a bit clunky at times and there were points where it felt rushed. That said, Sia was a fabulous protagonist. It was great to finally have a FMC who had sass and a backbone. Hush and Cowboy were pretty dreamy and Hush’s backstory was absolutely devastating. I do wish we got more of Cowboy’s POV, but I can understand how Sia and Hush’s storylines really drove the plot.
Overall though, I really enjoyed this edition. I’m building up to the 8th book that was so controversial… after this one (where the KKK is one of the main antagonists and is written as the deplorable organization it is) it’s hard to imagine how Tillie Cole could have romanticized the KKK, but we’ll see.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Hate crime, Racism, Sexual content, Torture, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide, and Trafficking
Moderate: Misogyny, Alcohol, and Stalking
optimisticbooknerd's review
3.0
3 ⭐️
MFM woowoo! this one was good. I loved the heroine in Ky's book and she literally deserves the world. some of the dialogue in this one was really cringy so i did dock it a star but so good still
MFM woowoo! this one was good. I loved the heroine in Ky's book and she literally deserves the world. some of the dialogue in this one was really cringy so i did dock it a star but so good still
frenchpressbookworm's review
5.0
4.5
Oh how I love this series. It’s dark and brutal and painful. But also so beautiful. This crazy bunch of men are dark and dangerous and freaking hot. Hush and cowboy were no different. Hush was so broken and his story was so painful and also hit home for me since I’m in an interracial marriage and have two beautiful mixes babies. That hate he lived through I have seen first hand so his story touched me to the core. And oh Cowboy is perfect. His loyalty to his best friend was beautiful.. the world needs more people like him and Sia had a backbone that just couldn’t be broken. I loved it. She was sassy and strong! She wouldn’t be broken and I just want to be her friend. I will forever be a flame whore but hush and cowboy come in close. I can’t wait to read about crow. And this awesome British hangmen! Anyway fantastic like always
Oh how I love this series. It’s dark and brutal and painful. But also so beautiful. This crazy bunch of men are dark and dangerous and freaking hot. Hush and cowboy were no different. Hush was so broken and his story was so painful and also hit home for me since I’m in an interracial marriage and have two beautiful mixes babies. That hate he lived through I have seen first hand so his story touched me to the core. And oh Cowboy is perfect. His loyalty to his best friend was beautiful.. the world needs more people like him and Sia had a backbone that just couldn’t be broken. I loved it. She was sassy and strong! She wouldn’t be broken and I just want to be her friend. I will forever be a flame whore but hush and cowboy come in close. I can’t wait to read about crow. And this awesome British hangmen! Anyway fantastic like always
ceta_cea's review
2.0
This is a difficult book to review for me. Mostly because the theme of the book is so far out of my comfort zone, I was really quarrel with myself if I should buy it or not. But I thought I needed to read it to give justice to an author I otherwise like very much.
Unfortunately, at the end of the book, I just don't buy the HEA. I loved the back story for each character and the characters itself. But to me this relationship did not feel balanced. The chemestry, at least for me, just wasn't really there between Sia and Cowboy. In my eyes, those two would have been much better in a best friends/sibling relationship.
Viking was the one, bringing in the fun. And I can't wait for his story. I also liked the set up for the next book and the new characters.
Unfortunately, at the end of the book, I just don't buy the HEA. I loved the back story for each character and the characters itself. But to me this relationship did not feel balanced. The chemestry, at least for me, just wasn't really there between Sia and Cowboy. In my eyes, those two would have been much better in a best friends/sibling relationship.
Viking was the one, bringing in the fun. And I can't wait for his story. I also liked the set up for the next book and the new characters.
earthboundcutie's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
This book took me almost a month to finish which was all me and not the book. It made me cry a lot. The last several chapters were tear jerkers.
I really liked Sia, Hush, and Cowboy. They were so great together.
I loved that Cowboy was the lightness, the happy one, but still went through some shit, still had some struggles.
Hush was so heartbreaking. He had such a tragic life and Sia and Cowboy both worked so hard to make him realize that he was out of those rough times.
Sia was so strong and yet still burned bright. I thought there was a TSTL moment (with Clara and the horses and all), but other than that Sia was a great heroine. The unconditional love she showed Hush and Cowboy was so lovely.
All in all, I really liked the story, I am SO EXCITED for Tanner and Adelita's book, and this was a great addition to the Hades Hangmen series.
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OH MY GOD THIS BLURB I AM SO FRICKIN EXCITED FOR THIS BOOK
This book took me almost a month to finish which was all me and not the book. It made me cry a lot. The last several chapters were tear jerkers.
I really liked Sia, Hush, and Cowboy. They were so great together.
I loved that Cowboy was the lightness, the happy one, but still went through some shit, still had some struggles.
Hush was so heartbreaking. He had such a tragic life and Sia and Cowboy both worked so hard to make him realize that he was out of those rough times.
Sia was so strong and yet still burned bright. I thought there was a TSTL moment (with Clara and the horses and all
Spoiler
and she just ran outside like bitch who do you think is out there?? OBVIOUSLY JUANAll in all, I really liked the story, I am SO EXCITED for Tanner and Adelita's book, and this was a great addition to the Hades Hangmen series.
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OH MY GOD THIS BLURB I AM SO FRICKIN EXCITED FOR THIS BOOK
carall18's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
neshaisabookworms_book_review's review against another edition
5.0
A story of more than just love
Wow! As a black woman originally from Mississippi, this book hit differently for me. It was almost too much and too real but I had to keep reading it. Hush, Cowboy, and Sia moved mountains for their lives and their love.
Wow! As a black woman originally from Mississippi, this book hit differently for me. It was almost too much and too real but I had to keep reading it. Hush, Cowboy, and Sia moved mountains for their lives and their love.