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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
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
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Talk about slow burn, enemies to lovers! Despite being a bit of a tease đ, this is a fun read. Definitely left me sad about having to wait for book two. Kind of reads a bit like a good draft of a book instead of a polished, completed story at times, but that didn't make me enjoy it any less. Definitely recommend, especially if you like dramione vibes.
I was so hyped for this book. I read the fanfic that it originated as and loved it. I can say that this story is so good. Its draws you in. The tension between the two main characters is done so well. And the flashbacks are weaved through beautifully. I cannot wait for the continuation.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I didn't realize this was "The Auction" haven't read it but now I want to.
I went into Rose in Chains fully expecting to be obsessed. The premise had me in a chokehold: enemies, a war-torn fantasy world, a fierce princess stuck in enemy territory, and a love interest with serious âdonât catch feelingsâ energy, so I figured it was a done deal.
But oof⌠this was a bit of a slow climb.
I kept turning pages waiting for somethingâanythingâto snap into place, but the first chunk just kind of wandered. The plot was there, but it felt like it was taking its sweet time figuring out what it wanted to do. I didnât hate it, I just kept waiting for that click. You know the one. And it didnât really come until the final third of the book. Legit, is this main character THAT dense??? I believe the main male character even asked her the same question.
Then suddenlyâboom! and I was finally invested. The last stretch absolutely delivered. If the whole book had felt like that? Game over. Iâd be yelling from rooftops.
Special shoutout to the epilogue because it lowkey saved the entire thing for me. It gave just enough tease for whatâs coming nextâand now Iâm excited for the sequel. Also, if a certain new character doesnât have a bigger role in book two, I will riot.
Overall I really enjoyed it! That beginning part was a bit rough but that I think was just me. Just be warned there are a lot of trigger warnings.
Sexual Content: heavy
spice-o-meter: 1 chili pepper (the "good" kind of spice)
Violence: heavy
Drugs/alcohol: moderate
LGBTQ: I don't think so
I went into Rose in Chains fully expecting to be obsessed. The premise had me in a chokehold: enemies, a war-torn fantasy world, a fierce princess stuck in enemy territory, and a love interest with serious âdonât catch feelingsâ energy, so I figured it was a done deal.
But oof⌠this was a bit of a slow climb.
I kept turning pages waiting for somethingâanythingâto snap into place, but the first chunk just kind of wandered. The plot was there, but it felt like it was taking its sweet time figuring out what it wanted to do. I didnât hate it, I just kept waiting for that click. You know the one. And it didnât really come until the final third of the book. Legit, is this main character THAT dense??? I believe the main male character even asked her the same question.
Then suddenlyâboom! and I was finally invested. The last stretch absolutely delivered. If the whole book had felt like that? Game over. Iâd be yelling from rooftops.
Special shoutout to the epilogue because it lowkey saved the entire thing for me. It gave just enough tease for whatâs coming nextâand now Iâm excited for the sequel. Also, if a certain new character doesnât have a bigger role in book two, I will riot.
Overall I really enjoyed it! That beginning part was a bit rough but that I think was just me. Just be warned there are a lot of trigger warnings.
Sexual Content: heavy
spice-o-meter: 1 chili pepper (the "good" kind of spice)
Violence: heavy
Drugs/alcohol: moderate
LGBTQ: I don't think so
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes