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mj_86's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
zarakoconnor's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Sexual harassment
darktwistedreads's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was the hottest and yet Sweetest book I have read thus far. I loved the smutty scenes and their dynamic so much. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt
historysoverture's review
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Drug abuse
renpuspita's review
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.5
3,5 stars
Games We Play is the first book by Dana Isaly that I'd read and well, didn't meet my expectation but it's not bad either. The writing can be too over the place, especially the BDSM parts that seems like jumbled and written half-assed (lel, is this even a term XD). The kink kinda come from nowhere too, lol. Like degradation, daddy kink, spanks, humiliation, but imho not that hard to read? BDSM not my favorite theme but I can feel that the BDSM element in this book is not that good.
Anyhoo, despite the criticism, I feel entertained. I think Jack a.k.a Joker will be a jerk but turn up he's a cinnamon roll guys with the right amount of protectiveness and possessiveness. Quinlan is not that bad either, although when -trigger warning there- she talk about her attempt to suicide can be triggering to some. The epilogue kinda cute, tho. So what if they end up married, lol. Lastly I got stressed enough because of work, so the epilogue is like a balm to my soul and remind me why I always love reading romance at the first place.
Games We Play might not be a solid starter for One Night series, but Dana Isaly introduced reader to Jack's friends. Since this is part of series, the book will feature different hero and heroine and their one night, and next is Wes's chance. I hope he's as interesting as Jack, or..better.
Games We Play is the first book by Dana Isaly that I'd read and well, didn't meet my expectation but it's not bad either. The writing can be too over the place, especially the BDSM parts that seems like jumbled and written half-assed (lel, is this even a term XD). The kink kinda come from nowhere too, lol. Like degradation, daddy kink, spanks, humiliation, but imho not that hard to read? BDSM not my favorite theme but I can feel that the BDSM element in this book is not that good.
Anyhoo, despite the criticism, I feel entertained. I think Jack a.k.a Joker will be a jerk but turn up he's a cinnamon roll guys with the right amount of protectiveness and possessiveness. Quinlan is not that bad either, although when -trigger warning there- she talk about her attempt to suicide can be triggering to some. The epilogue kinda cute, tho. So what if they end up married, lol. Lastly I got stressed enough because of work, so the epilogue is like a balm to my soul and remind me why I always love reading romance at the first place.
Games We Play might not be a solid starter for One Night series, but Dana Isaly introduced reader to Jack's friends. Since this is part of series, the book will feature different hero and heroine and their one night, and next is Wes's chance. I hope he's as interesting as Jack, or..better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
katto06's review
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Self harm
Minor: Eating disorder
brittanylee0302's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Reread 7/23/23
4.5 out of 5*s
The first time I read this book, I rated it like a typical novel & I feel like it doesn't deserve that rating because it's not a typical novel. It is spicy smut & for that it definitely deserves a 4.5. My only complaint is that the beginning of the book is super spicy & starts to fizzle as the book goes on which is a little disappointing. The writing is a little repetitive at spots too but other than that, this book was pretty good & im ready for the next!
2.5 out of 5 stars
There was no story line at all in this book, no character development, none of that. But the spice held it all together 5/5 spice 0/5 storyline & 0/5 character devopment.
4.5 out of 5*s
The first time I read this book, I rated it like a typical novel & I feel like it doesn't deserve that rating because it's not a typical novel. It is spicy smut & for that it definitely deserves a 4.5. My only complaint is that the beginning of the book is super spicy & starts to fizzle as the book goes on which is a little disappointing. The writing is a little repetitive at spots too but other than that, this book was pretty good & im ready for the next!
2.5 out of 5 stars
There was no story line at all in this book, no character development, none of that. But the spice held it all together 5/5 spice 0/5 storyline & 0/5 character devopment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Abandonment
pinklilypad's review
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
selsolice's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I found this book a bit concerning. It’s well written but there are so many red flags between the character that I don’t know how to feel about it. I like the development of their relationship and Jack’s friend group but it was mostly porn without a plot. The deepening of characters seemed very second thought but it was still a nice read, definitely not for everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Body shaming, and Suicide
Minor: Eating disorder
stephaniemcuervo's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Suicide attempt