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friends2lovers's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
3.0
Honeythorn is my first read from Marina Vivancos and unfortunately I found it a bit underwhelming. I've heard this described as super angsty and as a lover of angst, I was really looking forward to reading this. While it does have some emotional turmoil, it doesn't last long and overall didn't meet my high-angst expectations. The worldbuilding is sparse and vague, and made up of a strange mix of elements: omegaverse, Regency-inspired pseudo-historical, and also a bit of steampunk because of slightly advanced technology. The writing was mostly fine, but it seemed like the author was trying too hard to give it a Regency flair and as a result the language is stilted, the dialogue doesn't feel natural, and the prose doesn't flow well. I'm still interested in trying more of Vivancos's work, but I think whatever I try next won't be set in this world.
MM, omegaverse, bonded mates, pseudo-historical, arranged marriage, black MC, short novel (59k words), Kindle Unlimited
MM, omegaverse, bonded mates, pseudo-historical, arranged marriage, black MC, short novel (59k words), Kindle Unlimited
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship
ashlikes's review
adventurous
emotional
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Medical content
Minor: War, Alcohol, Death, Infidelity, Violence, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Sexual violence
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