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brlevinm's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Death of parent and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexism
writingbugtop's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Blood, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Violence
bookishlucy's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent and Sexism
apirlroge's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexism and Death of parent
meeklovestoread's review
- 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? Yes
4.75
I absolutely LOVED and adored Patroclus. I relate to him so much when it comes to being the brains. Always on edge. Always coming up with strategy. Always overthinking. I love his dynamic with Helen so much. The little emotional bits we got between them were so cute. You can tell how much he cares for her, especially through the little small things he does for her. His dynamic with Achilles was interesting for sure; I enjoyed them and their backstory, but sometimes I feel like their relationship wasn't balanced.
Now, Achilles, I liked 65% percent of the time, and the rest of the 35% annoyed me. I think he fits together in the group quite nicely. His rough around the edges persona really bounces greatly off Helen's stubbornness and Patroclus's sensitivity. I really enjoyed the whole enemies-to-lovers banter he and Helen had.
However, his pushy ultra-dominant attitude unnerved me. Bedroom persona aside, he was INCREDIBLY pushy; it got on my nerves. He wouldn't listen to them sometimes and was extremely selfish a lot of the time.
I think that's my qualm with these books. They're fun reads (nothing complicated) and I enjoy them, but the characters lack character development a lot of the time and this is especially prominent with Achilles's character. Honestly, he's what kept this book from being five stars for me. Him and a few other things. I like to note that LOVE that consent and safe sex were prioritized in this book. With a relationship like this being careful in every regard is definitely key. I also like how the stakes in this book seemed higher than in the previous two.
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic relationship, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Minor: Sexism and Gaslighting
moodreadmoonchild's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
✅rivals to lovers
✅friends to lovers
✅MMF relationship
✅tournament/competition
✅an amazing plot with lots of spice
✅political intrigue
✅super fun and interesting action sequences
✅HEA
Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Domestic abuse and Death of parent
emotional abuse, gaslighting and toxic relationship are not between the main characters but from the FMC’s previous relationship. domestic abuse and death of parent are historical and did not happen to any of the main characters. FMC was witness to and affected by it. FMC experiences sexism and misogyny from several people around her through the entire story.onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Violence, War, and Sexism
Minor: Infertility
alicelalicon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Violence, Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Classism
ashhearddwrites's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
frantically's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
I love, love, love Helen, Patroclus and Achilles' relationship in this — it's tender, it's years in the making, it's brand new, it's achingly sweet and so fucking hot at times and I devoured all the scenes of them just together.
The plot was interesting enough but I have to say the reactions to who became Ares in the end didn't really make sense for me in the context of the book — it just felt really iffy?? Idk. But let's be real, none of us are here for the plot, okay.
I'm excited to see what's next in the Dark Olympus universe (maybe a bit more plot actually?) and the developments with the 13 are so fun!! I love drama 😈
(Also: have a really toxic and unhealthy crush on Perseus. Send help. Or a book about him)
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Murder, Abandonment, Medical content, Miscarriage, and War