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rae_meadows's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? No
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Torture
Moderate: Body shaming, Violence, Confinement, Death of parent, and Slavery
discarded_dust_jacket's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? No
4.25
This shocked me, because honestly, I didn’t expect to like it as much as A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor—the length was what intimidated me, along with reviews saying it was more plot-heavy than the first book; I was worried it’d be overwritten—but I actually enjoyed this one a lot more!
The characters were so interesting (I’ve read a lot of monster romance, so I know what to expect from an Orc or Fae or Demons, but the Gemini was a genuine, pleasant surprise), and the slow-building tension within the relationships actually added to my overall enjoyment. I didn’t think it was overwritten. It held my attention, to the point where even when it was like 1 am and my eyes were half-closed, I couldn’t stop reading.
The characters were so interesting (I’ve read a lot of monster romance, so I know what to expect from an Orc or Fae or Demons, but the Gemini was a genuine, pleasant surprise), and the slow-building tension within the relationships actually added to my overall enjoyment. I didn’t think it was overwritten. It held my attention, to the point where even when it was like 1 am and my eyes were half-closed, I couldn’t stop reading.
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Slavery, and Abandonment
Minor: Confinement, Grief, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual violence
triple_m's review against another edition
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? No
4.5
I freaking loved this book. I really loved Hazel and most of her men. The little family she created with them all was honestly really sweet and there was a lot of genuine, romantic connections. And it was also fun to get to see Ester and her men!
The Gemini wasn’t my favorite but I’m not into the whole pain = pleasure thing, but I get why people would like that. The detective was the most underdeveloped for me, but I thought the orc, the demon, and the organist were developed well.
And, of course, really creative and high quality smut.
The Gemini wasn’t my favorite but I’m not into the whole pain = pleasure thing, but I get why people would like that. The detective was the most underdeveloped for me, but I thought the orc, the demon, and the organist were developed well.
And, of course, really creative and high quality smut.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
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