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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-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:
Yes
I couldn't even read past page 20 or sth, and believe me I can read smut but it just didn't click for me.
idk maybe this book wasn't for me.
idk maybe this book wasn't for me.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
If you can get past the beginning of the book which is overly full of erotica and debauchery— for my tastes (which is smattered throughout the book )-and focus of the underlying story based around historical china and reincarnation and souls finding each other over many time periods— this aspect was quite interesting and the characters when not having lusty sex were quite intriguing. Originally , I was drawn to this book as the cover was gorgeous and the title and storyline sounded intriguing — I also like to vary my book genres and falls under LGBTQ+. This book was also highly recommended by a bookclub I am part of. This story takes places over 3 time periods and finding one’s love over different lifetimes 1. The emperor and lowly clerk 2. An innkeeper and a fox spirit ( love that this fairytale aspect as was added ) 3. His artist and his muse — often the author leaves you hanging at the end of chapter of what will happen next making you feel the need to keep pushing forward through the next chapter/ timeline to find out what happens with another couple . All the timelines were interesting and I definitely wanted to know the characters outcome. Though this type of love story wasn’t my style as it was too focused on lust and erotica throughout for my taste- I think the writing was quite good and descriptive writing was well done— for a debut novel. it’s best to go in to this book with an open mind as it won’t be what you expect .
Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade publishing for this ARC. This is my honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade publishing for this ARC. This is my honest review.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
4 - really fun concept and was to read, but I was able to set it down for a few days at a time. Wouldn't say no to reading more of the author but not going to libby to grab more immediately
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It took a bit to get into but I’m just not a fan of the terminology used to describe the sex scenes. It also felt like the main focus was on sex and not the soul mate aspect which is what originally drew me in.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes