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lovethyshelfie's review
3.0
I’m so glad Aviva, Hendrick, Otto, Sampson, and Evan got their HEA. I was worried there for a few chapters that it wasn’t going to happen since Drix’s father is a sociopath.
amywarnes's review
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This book was kind of underwhelming after the first. The pacing felt off, like the whole thing was just one really long epilogue to the first book instead of being a book with its own structure. I feel like the duet probably would have worked better as a single book. Lots of stuff in this book just kind of dragged and could have been cut, too. It was like logically the author felt she had to cover certain things to tie up the story but they were just boring to read, like the meeting with Aviva's parents.
Also it's a minor detail but it's so random how Aviva suddenly starts wearing glasses in this one? It's like they liked the image for the cover but the model was wearing glasses so they decided to just chuck in a couple of refrences to her wearing glasses to retrospectively make that part of her description?
I wouldn't even say the book was actively bad, just so bland it really didn't add much on to the first.
Also it's a minor detail but it's so random how Aviva suddenly starts wearing glasses in this one? It's like they liked the image for the cover but the model was wearing glasses so they decided to just chuck in a couple of refrences to her wearing glasses to retrospectively make that part of her description?
I wouldn't even say the book was actively bad, just so bland it really didn't add much on to the first.
thecaraballochapter's review
5.0
This was a wondrous whirlwind of a contemporary romance. While the first part really held on to the wild escapism, mental health battles, and lust - this conclusion really built on the aspect that family is who you make, not who your blood ties you to.
However, Without spoiling the plot, the final chapters really showcase the depth characters can display even side characters.
This one felt more contemporary than the first, especially with so much focus on court and politics. It was well written, developed a unique harem dynamic I haven’t seen before, and really showed how you can have a well-written plot while not shying away from the spice.
Loved it. Loved it. Loved it.
However, Without spoiling the plot, the final chapters really showcase the depth characters can display even side characters.
This one felt more contemporary than the first, especially with so much focus on court and politics. It was well written, developed a unique harem dynamic I haven’t seen before, and really showed how you can have a well-written plot while not shying away from the spice.
Loved it. Loved it. Loved it.
sndmaldo's review
3.0
Okay, don’t take me wrong, the conclusion to this story was satisfying, and several plot twists even made me gasp. I’m utterly in love with the vibe of this world and I think that’s the problem. I was so invested, that made me have some complains, too. So allow me to vent a little bit, please lol
Personally, what I need in a RH is for each relationship to feel important and for all the guys to be equal and share the same amount of time with the MC. In this case, I felt things were unbalanced, especially with Evans.
I wasn’t sure about him in the first book, and apparently my gut instinct was right. He didn’t really fit in the story or the romance. At least for me. I couldn’t see the chemistry with Aviva, or the bromance with the other men, who were extremely close together. It felt more like they accepted his presence to keep her happy, and that’s not very appealing.
And still, he got more scenes with Aviva than any of the other three guys. I understand the idea was to spend more time building up his relationships and making it make sense for him to join their family. But honestly? It didn’t work for me. Which sucked, because I couldn’t care less about him and I had to read 3…4? smut scenes with him. Meanwhile Otto barely shared any screen time with Aviva and only got one smut scene in the whole duology. Sampson didn’t get that much time, either. And they were my favorites. Which made me sad and understandably frustrated.
And on top of all that, Grace McGinty wrote a fade-to-black orgy scene that I’ll never forgive her for lol There aren’t group activities in these books, not even with the MC and the two guys that are together. What a wasted opportunity. She wrote such interesting dynamics and never got to explore them fully.
Other than that, I actually loved this duo. I know I mostly complained, but that happens sometimes when you adore a series and it’s almost perfect.
Personally, what I need in a RH is for each relationship to feel important and for all the guys to be equal and share the same amount of time with the MC. In this case, I felt things were unbalanced, especially with Evans.
I wasn’t sure about him in the first book, and apparently my gut instinct was right. He didn’t really fit in the story or the romance. At least for me. I couldn’t see the chemistry with Aviva, or the bromance with the other men, who were extremely close together. It felt more like they accepted his presence to keep her happy, and that’s not very appealing.
And still, he got more scenes with Aviva than any of the other three guys. I understand the idea was to spend more time building up his relationships and making it make sense for him to join their family. But honestly? It didn’t work for me. Which sucked, because I couldn’t care less about him and I had to read 3…4? smut scenes with him. Meanwhile Otto barely shared any screen time with Aviva and only got one smut scene in the whole duology. Sampson didn’t get that much time, either. And they were my favorites. Which made me sad and understandably frustrated.
And on top of all that, Grace McGinty wrote a fade-to-black orgy scene that I’ll never forgive her for lol There aren’t group activities in these books, not even with the MC and the two guys that are together. What a wasted opportunity. She wrote such interesting dynamics and never got to explore them fully.
Other than that, I actually loved this duo. I know I mostly complained, but that happens sometimes when you adore a series and it’s almost perfect.
nevilla's review
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
3.75
flavsm's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? No
5.0
mossbelle's review
adventurous
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse and Child abuse
Minor: Rape and Pregnancy
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