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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
The chemistry between Jane and Soren is soooo good. Their dynamic is very unique and refreshing to read about.
Love the mix with pirates and the world vibes. It's very intriguing.
Jane is such a spitfire! I love her energy and how she just wants to punch people.
Soren is such a softy for Jane. Love his protectiveness and the things that does in order to keep her safe.
Jacci Prior and Anthony Palmini did a fantastic job narrating this book. It's duet and with added sound effects.
Love the mix with pirates and the world vibes. It's very intriguing.
Jane is such a spitfire! I love her energy and how she just wants to punch people.
Soren is such a softy for Jane. Love his protectiveness and the things that does in order to keep her safe.
Jacci Prior and Anthony Palmini did a fantastic job narrating this book. It's duet and with added sound effects.
THE SECRETS OF JANE is the first book in The Improper Bastards series and, if you're a fan of #Dark #Fantasy #Romance, then this is just the book for you.
Both the FMC and MMC are what you might call morally grey! Jane is certainly one to attack first and think later. Soren is more the one with the plan. That is, unless you touch something (or someone!) that belongs to him, and then all bets are off.
I loved Jane's history here and, whilst I don't fully understand the fuss, I'm looking forward to reading the next book to get the answers to my oh-so-many questions. The thing is, even with questions, I still enjoyed every single moment.
Not only do the supporting characters do their jobs incredibly well, but I'm also invested in them too. I'd Bones and Kathleen to have their story told. Anya, too. And Tempest. And… you get the idea. This is a world I'd love to return to and see just where the author takes me.
With an ending that will definitely leave you wanting more, I have no hesitation in HIGHLY recommending this book, and I can't wait until early 2024 to read the sequel!
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Oct 2, 2023
Both the FMC and MMC are what you might call morally grey! Jane is certainly one to attack first and think later. Soren is more the one with the plan. That is, unless you touch something (or someone!) that belongs to him, and then all bets are off.
I loved Jane's history here and, whilst I don't fully understand the fuss, I'm looking forward to reading the next book to get the answers to my oh-so-many questions. The thing is, even with questions, I still enjoyed every single moment.
Not only do the supporting characters do their jobs incredibly well, but I'm also invested in them too. I'd Bones and Kathleen to have their story told. Anya, too. And Tempest. And… you get the idea. This is a world I'd love to return to and see just where the author takes me.
With an ending that will definitely leave you wanting more, I have no hesitation in HIGHLY recommending this book, and I can't wait until early 2024 to read the sequel!
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Oct 2, 2023
dark
fast-paced
Tropes:
Forced Proximity
Enemies to Lovers
One Horse
He Falls First
She Escapes and He Chases
Epic Pirate World
Dual POV
Dark romantasy
The Witcher x Pirates of the Caribbean
Mercenary MMC
Mysterious, feisty FMC
Mysteries and Secrets
Dark romantasy
The secrets of Jane is literally about the secrets of Jane. You have Jane, who is taken by Soren, a Zenith from skull row to bring her back to face the council. There are secrets and prophecies at play in the book. But the one thing we do know is Soren and Jane have their fates linked. Where she goes, he goes. No matter the distance.
I loved how she built Soren’s power. How he would always find her quite amazing.
Right from the get-go these two MCs have intense chemistry. It’s chaotic chemistry.
There is a plot in this book and I ate it up. There was so much happening I was fascinated. You have pirates, witches, sirens, gladiators, magic, twist and turns that have you wanting to finish the book. I read it in one sitting. It was delicious. Soren, a mercenary and an empath and Jane, a healer, put aside their differences to work together.
I have so many questions and the cliffhanger just brought out some more questions. Definitely reading book 2 for the answers.
Forced Proximity
Enemies to Lovers
One Horse
He Falls First
She Escapes and He Chases
Epic Pirate World
Dual POV
Dark romantasy
The Witcher x Pirates of the Caribbean
Mercenary MMC
Mysterious, feisty FMC
Mysteries and Secrets
Dark romantasy
The secrets of Jane is literally about the secrets of Jane. You have Jane, who is taken by Soren, a Zenith from skull row to bring her back to face the council. There are secrets and prophecies at play in the book. But the one thing we do know is Soren and Jane have their fates linked. Where she goes, he goes. No matter the distance.
I loved how she built Soren’s power. How he would always find her quite amazing.
Right from the get-go these two MCs have intense chemistry. It’s chaotic chemistry.
There is a plot in this book and I ate it up. There was so much happening I was fascinated. You have pirates, witches, sirens, gladiators, magic, twist and turns that have you wanting to finish the book. I read it in one sitting. It was delicious. Soren, a mercenary and an empath and Jane, a healer, put aside their differences to work together.
I have so many questions and the cliffhanger just brought out some more questions. Definitely reading book 2 for the answers.
This was a fast paced book that kept me hooked the entire time. I enjoy the mysteries and character development and can’t wait to see where the next book goes.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I LOVED this book so much more than I expected to. The ambiance of Pirates of the Caribbean mixed with The Witcher. With the missing parent mystery and vibes of the Winchesters in Supernatural. Immediately ordered the 2nd book!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
- Forced proximity
- Enemies to lovers
- Slow burn
- Completed duology
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
medium-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 stars. I was interested in the storyline and surprised by the spice with plot but the book ended so abruptly. I know there’s more books coming in the series but I felt like the last third of the book nothing new came to light. It just dragged along in an effort to save some sort of storyline for the next book. It didn’t even really end on a cliff hanger to me since we knew about her dad from the MMC POV earlier on.