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jrussell123's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
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
bookishtiff1's review against another edition
4.0
Okay so I loved this!! I wasn’t sure I would because I’m not a fan of Aladdin which is what this is kinda based of but not too much. I loved the amount of morally grey that Julian was, him and James from Hooked could be rivals. I really enjoyed the plot but there was something missing to push it to five stars. I think it needed to be more of a slow burn or a little slower paced. I did adore the ending and the writing style as always. But the spice was pretty darn good. So there’s that.
katidid17's review against another edition
4.0
✅Aladdin retelling (omg… Jeannie, the archaeologist looking for the lamp; Aidan, the poor boy in love with the princess; Julian, the villain with a staff)
✅enemies to lovers
✅age gap (23/36)
✅forced marriage
✅”my wife”
✅enemies to lovers
✅age gap (23/36)
✅forced marriage
✅”my wife”
if_books_be_the_food_of_love's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
My first book from the Never After series and it’s a yes from me! It’s an Aladdin retelling; Yasmin is Princess Jasmin. Her father is the owner of Sultans, a billion pound diamond empire and he is dying.
His dying wish is for Yasmin to marry. In love with Aidan (Aladdin) since childhood, her father’s right-hand man Julian (Jafar) manipulates Yasmin into marrying him by threatening Aidan, who he has sent to Egypt to dig for the lamp.
It’s a classic enemies to lovers; although I’d say that there was always a spark of something between them - lust, perhaps.
When Yasmin is captured by someone Julian trusted, can he get the lamp to them before it’s too late?
It’s a relatively easy and quick read. I’ll definitely continue reading this series. I might also rewatch the Disney film :D
His dying wish is for Yasmin to marry. In love with Aidan (Aladdin) since childhood, her father’s right-hand man Julian (Jafar) manipulates Yasmin into marrying him by threatening Aidan, who he has sent to Egypt to dig for the lamp.
It’s a classic enemies to lovers; although I’d say that there was always a spark of something between them - lust, perhaps.
When Yasmin is captured by someone Julian trusted, can he get the lamp to them before it’s too late?
It’s a relatively easy and quick read. I’ll definitely continue reading this series. I might also rewatch the Disney film :D
dezzella's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is one of favourite in the series at the moment. God the tension in this book was so good, I loved it! The plot was fun too, I was more focused on the fake relationship than anything. Overall, it was a great time and I love Julian XD
shannabanana06's review against another edition
I just couldn’t keep reading, it was so cheesy and so many plot holes. I also made the mistake of getting the Audible version which made it even worse. Yasmin is literally a spoiled brat and they portray her as a “valley girl” and the added crap about the photography was ridiculous. The character had no depth and I just couldn’t stand her anymore. I read about half way through the book hoping something good was going to happen to want me to keep reading but it was just way too slow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Domestic abuse, and Murder
junish's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
a_paintingpigeon's review against another edition
5.0
Spice: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️HAHDJSJ
THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD!!!!!!! One of the best twisted tales I have ever read! Emily McIntire slays with these twisted tales, and I can’t get enough of them. AHHHH SO GOOD!!
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️HAHDJSJ
THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD!!!!!!! One of the best twisted tales I have ever read! Emily McIntire slays with these twisted tales, and I can’t get enough of them. AHHHH SO GOOD!!