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librarymama's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The continuation of the gold plated prisoner series, a retelling of the story of Midas. It’s dark and captivating in a way similar to ACOTAR. The character progression is beautifully done and important life lessons about what is to be a woman in a man’s world are sprinkled through. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I wanted to see more between Auren and Rip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
folkofthebook's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Book 2 is much faster and riveting than its first. Firstly... I'm obsessed with Rip. Giving me major Hawke vibes. Also, shoutout to the tent trope. It becomes more clear in this book that we are NOT rooting for King Midas and that there probably won't be redemption for him (phew!). We get more of Queen Malina as well, who I don't particularly care for, but it'll be interesting to see how her scheming plays out. The Auren-Rip slowburn is killing me. We learn more about Auren's dark past, so trigger warnings.
TW/CW: pedophilia, confinement, sexual assault, r*pe, pregnancy, grooming, toxic relationship, etc.
TW/CW: pedophilia, confinement, sexual assault, r*pe, pregnancy, grooming, toxic relationship, etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pedophilia, Blood, Body horror, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol and Pregnancy
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