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kassiebetweenpages's review against another edition
3.0
I have read mafia books before and they really are not my favorite, but I think that maybe I just needed a bit more pizazz...monster mafia books are now a thing I need more of.
I appreciated how much our fmc Skye struggled with feeling worthy, her ex really did a number on her self-esteem and it shows I can appreciate that. to say that she was obsessed with her ex is an understatement lol. How her and Ansel met was hilarious!
I do really wish the discrimination that occurred in this book was touched on a bit more and self-growth and awareness was acknowledged. at one point I thought that maybe Skye was going to realize her unconscious discrimination when Ansel was speaking out about how Orcs were still unable to find work but it just kind of left me wanting a bit more acknowledgement about it from Skye. that being said I feel like Skye did change her thinking in a more Suttle ways, I personally just wanted Skye to acknowledge her privilege as it was so obviously carved out in this book. what's the point in having it in the book with there is no active self-growth.
overall, I really enjoyed the story and am interested in finding out more about the side characters Like Ansel's "brothers".
I appreciated how much our fmc Skye struggled with feeling worthy, her ex really did a number on her self-esteem and it shows I can appreciate that. to say that she was obsessed with her ex is an understatement lol. How her and Ansel met was hilarious!
I do really wish the discrimination that occurred in this book was touched on a bit more and self-growth and awareness was acknowledged. at one point I thought that maybe Skye was going to realize her unconscious discrimination when Ansel was speaking out about how Orcs were still unable to find work but it just kind of left me wanting a bit more acknowledgement about it from Skye. that being said I feel like Skye did change her thinking in a more Suttle ways, I personally just wanted Skye to acknowledge her privilege as it was so obviously carved out in this book. what's the point in having it in the book with there is no active self-growth.
overall, I really enjoyed the story and am interested in finding out more about the side characters Like Ansel's "brothers".
anurb24's review
adventurous
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
noriboo's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This story was very easy to read, I really like the writing style of the author.
Ansel's a morally grey sweetheart, and while I wasn't too fond of Skye at first, I have to admit she grew on me.
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I received an ARC. My opinions are my own.
Ansel's a morally grey sweetheart, and while I wasn't too fond of Skye at first, I have to admit she grew on me.
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I received an ARC. My opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Death, Death of parent, Violence, Racism, and Gun violence
chestylarue's review
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
imeza7's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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
justsilentgirl's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bookschaosandtea's review
3.0
It was cute. I wish it was from both points of view and not just the FMC. It was a cute story overall.
leighbazor's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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? N/A
4.5
rabblearouser's review against another edition
arc review✨
Contemporary, monstrous fantasy is a budding genre with intriguing potential. The Orc Boss adds to this growing list of titles, as an organized crime romance featuring ‘kidnapping of convenience’ (more of THAT trope please) and a hilarious back-alley-meet-cute (more of that too, while we’re at it). Lark’s voice is, of course, quite funny. This is a fairly lighthearted read with size-difference, one-bed, and tracking devices (it’s me again, shamelessly begging for tropes). I am grateful for the opportunity to experience her debut!
As other reviewers noted, I had some thematic & content-based concerns centered on representation of marginalized groups. When I sent these notes to Lark, she was exceptionally receptive & responsive. In fact, she made extensive revisions based on feedback from ARC readers & sent a new copy of the book as a result. I truly admire her for striving to take responsibility & make necessary changes. It is an unfortunately rare approach to difficult conversations.
Thoroughly excited to see what else Lark has in store
Contemporary, monstrous fantasy is a budding genre with intriguing potential. The Orc Boss adds to this growing list of titles, as an organized crime romance featuring ‘kidnapping of convenience’ (more of THAT trope please) and a hilarious back-alley-meet-cute (more of that too, while we’re at it). Lark’s voice is, of course, quite funny. This is a fairly lighthearted read with size-difference, one-bed, and tracking devices (it’s me again, shamelessly begging for tropes). I am grateful for the opportunity to experience her debut!
As other reviewers noted, I had some thematic & content-based concerns centered on representation of marginalized groups. When I sent these notes to Lark, she was exceptionally receptive & responsive. In fact, she made extensive revisions based on feedback from ARC readers & sent a new copy of the book as a result. I truly admire her for striving to take responsibility & make necessary changes. It is an unfortunately rare approach to difficult conversations.
Thoroughly excited to see what else Lark has in store