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rensreading's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
OKAY! so! im glad she took out the non-con scene for the special edition but we have to address the dub-con. i genuinely don’t believe someone who has just been caught in a literal hunting snare after being kidnapped from her own bed, being forced to witness many scenes of sexual assault, and then murdering one of the living beings that violated them would react the way geogie did when she wakes up to some unknown huge blue alien eating her out.
i get that sexual pleasure can be intense, more so for others, but to disregard all the non consensual stuff she’s been through and seen in a short amount of time just to get it on with the first person who is nice to her? something about that just gives me the ick.
also, all the violence against women specifically made me so uncomfortable. i had an idea of it after reading the synopsis of the story but it definitely didn’t give me the full picture as actually reading the story did.
as the story goes on, yes i see that vektal does actually care about georgie and their language barrier does keep them from communicating the finer points of their conversations and arguments but the way he described the mate bond between them screams of sexism and misgony. in a way, it feels like the author was trying so hard to not exhibit those ideals and ended up circling back to them anyway.
plot was there but definitely not the main focus. the writing style was a little too ya for the adult book it is so i didnt particularly enjoy that. its not bad, but it definitely needs a lot of work.
the sex scenes were a delight once you got past the dubious consent elements and simply for that, i give this 3 stars
Graphic: Medical content, Trafficking, Vomit, Blood, Confinement, Death, Excrement, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual violence, Torture, and Misogyny
Minor: Abortion, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
It is mentioned in the first few pages that a minor character is forced to terminate a fetus after being kidnapped.samsonian's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
writing was okay enough to keep me hooked, i skipped the sex scenes, i just wanted to see the end of the actual story, which the plot was actually fascinating. don’t think i’ll read another erotica book, at least not a straight one.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy and Trafficking
Minor: Abortion, Vomit, Violence, and Kidnapping
wooter42's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Trafficking
Moderate: Abortion, Excrement, and Vomit
house_of_hannah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
As a content warning: Yes, there is a brief rape scene in the beginning. There's actually an author's note before the story with content warnings, and her explanation for the darker tone in this one. Essentially this whole book is about a group of abducted women who end up on the brink of death trying to survive on a planet covered in snow.
With saying that...the spicy scenes don't feel misplaced or awkward. There's actually a lovely buildup of sexual tension between the two MCs. The woman, Georgie, is constantly putting the other women before herself, and getting physical isn't the main priority.
The writing does leave a lot to be desired, and the style reminds me of when I read fanfic as a teenager. However, there is actually a plot ! The banter between the women is also quite funny, and I found myself laughing out loud several times.
If you're looking for some smut that's more than just the MCs getting into each other's pants, then I'd recommend giving this one a try. You might find yourself as surprised as I was, and I'm really tempted to pick up book two !
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Rape, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pregnancy, Excrement, and Vomit
helliecreed's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Minor: Rape and Vomit
rebeccajost's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Abortion, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Trafficking, Violence, and Vomit
almoore5's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.5
Graphic: Death, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Trafficking, Violence, and Vomit
jenna36's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Death, Excrement, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Trafficking, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit and Abortion
mirrorballmusings's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Rape and Kidnapping
Moderate: Pregnancy and Confinement
Minor: Excrement and Vomit
a_libra_library's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Body horror, Blood, Confinement, Death, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Trafficking, and Vomit