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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love retellings. I really like the villain getting a happy ending type of story.
Four stars only cause I can’t rate it a 3.5
At this point I’ve consumed 3 of Katee’s books. So far this was my favourite.
Would I recommend this book to everyone? Hell no. It definitely has some potentially triggering content and can be a little intense at times with CNC and under-negotiated scenes. If anything I would highly recommend looking at the trigger warnings to double check.
Why would I give this a .5 if I could? Jasmine’s internal monologue about being in a gilded cage began to grate on my nerves around half way through and only continued to get more irritating the longer it went. Topped off with Jafar’s confusing lack of communication as to why he was keeping her out of the public just made this a frustrating dynamic. FFS. COMMUNICATION Y’ALL.
That being said, I was pleased with the resolution to the the plot.
If you plan to read this (or any of her books), just keep in mind that the vibes are smut first and plot second.
At this point I’ve consumed 3 of Katee’s books. So far this was my favourite.
Would I recommend this book to everyone? Hell no. It definitely has some potentially triggering content and can be a little intense at times with CNC and under-negotiated scenes. If anything I would highly recommend looking at the trigger warnings to double check.
Why would I give this a .5 if I could? Jasmine’s internal monologue about being in a gilded cage began to grate on my nerves around half way through and only continued to get more irritating the longer it went. Topped off with Jafar’s confusing lack of communication as to why he was keeping her out of the public just made this a frustrating dynamic. FFS. COMMUNICATION Y’ALL.
That being said, I was pleased with the resolution to the the plot.
If you plan to read this (or any of her books), just keep in mind that the vibes are smut first and plot second.
Desperate Measures: ★ ★ ★ ★
Katee Robert (Wicked Villains #1)
“Caged birds always crave the sky, Jafar. You’d do well to remember that.”
Serious question: Why was Jasmine ever with Aladdin again?
When Jasmine is sold off to Jafar, her heinous father’s second in command, she’s unwilling to be a pliable subservient doll in the hands of this vile man who has locked her up in yet another gilded cage. What ensues is a story full of passion, heat, and obedience (or lack thereof). It’s a shorter story with a surprising amount of plot too, which I definitely did not expect from this book–albeit, I thought this was just smut. I enjoyed the plot and think it added to the story in a wonderful way.
Jasmine is a delightfully strong heroine with a backbone, one who refuses to accept her new reality with her hands tied (well, in one way) and fights back every step of the way. Jafar is dark, dominating, and delicious. His nonchalant attitude toward everything made him way more attractive to me.
Setting aside the fact that my childhood is definitely ruined after this, I absolutely loved this book. Jasmine and Jafar are oh-so-hot and sinfully addicting. This book is naughty as hell, but I mean that in the best possible way.
I’m a sucker for angst, secret longing, and sexual tension so I definitely wish we could have seen those years before the story starts where the two are caught in that battle of lust, but it was a good read, nonetheless!
Note: The contents of this book are certainly not for everyone. Please do check the disclaimers and trigger warnings before you read it.
#DesperateMeasures #KateeRobert #WickedVillains
Katee Robert (Wicked Villains #1)
“Caged birds always crave the sky, Jafar. You’d do well to remember that.”
Serious question: Why was Jasmine ever with Aladdin again?
When Jasmine is sold off to Jafar, her heinous father’s second in command, she’s unwilling to be a pliable subservient doll in the hands of this vile man who has locked her up in yet another gilded cage. What ensues is a story full of passion, heat, and obedience (or lack thereof). It’s a shorter story with a surprising amount of plot too, which I definitely did not expect from this book–albeit, I thought this was just smut. I enjoyed the plot and think it added to the story in a wonderful way.
Jasmine is a delightfully strong heroine with a backbone, one who refuses to accept her new reality with her hands tied (well, in one way) and fights back every step of the way. Jafar is dark, dominating, and delicious. His nonchalant attitude toward everything made him way more attractive to me.
Setting aside the fact that my childhood is definitely ruined after this, I absolutely loved this book. Jasmine and Jafar are oh-so-hot and sinfully addicting. This book is naughty as hell, but I mean that in the best possible way.
I’m a sucker for angst, secret longing, and sexual tension so I definitely wish we could have seen those years before the story starts where the two are caught in that battle of lust, but it was a good read, nonetheless!
Note: The contents of this book are certainly not for everyone. Please do check the disclaimers and trigger warnings before you read it.
#DesperateMeasures #KateeRobert #WickedVillains
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.55
Me ha enganchado. De la misma forma que un fanfic bien escrito lo haría.
La trama es más bien cliché y bastante predecible, pero si se coge este libro es por la relación entre Jasmine y Jafar, y en eso la historia cumple.
Es un libro erótico, con una escena sexual casi cada capítulo. Estaba en el mood para eso, así que a mí no me molestó pero es algo a tener en cuenta.
Todo el mundo del Underworld y lo que representa me parece un concepto interesante, y el mundo del BDSM a mi parecer bastante bien representado.
Continuaré con la serie.
Me ha enganchado. De la misma forma que un fanfic bien escrito lo haría.
La trama es más bien cliché y bastante predecible, pero si se coge este libro es por la relación entre Jasmine y Jafar, y en eso la historia cumple.
Es un libro erótico, con una escena sexual casi cada capítulo. Estaba en el mood para eso, así que a mí no me molestó pero es algo a tener en cuenta.
Todo el mundo del Underworld y lo que representa me parece un concepto interesante, y el mundo del BDSM a mi parecer bastante bien representado.
Continuaré con la serie.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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:
Yes
Una princesa encerrada en una torre solo se mantiene alejada del mundo por una razón: no tiene nada que ver con su seguridad y todo que ver con su valor percibido.
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Desperate Measures is a bold, unapologetically dark twist on the classic Jasmine and Jafar dynamic. In this version, Jasmine is no damsel, and Jafar is deliciously dangerous. What follows is a tale full of power dynamics, obsession, and intense chemistry. Robert doesn’t shy away from taboo topics, but handles them with an emphasis on consensual kink, making it a provocative yet thoughtfully crafted story. The worldbuilding in the Wicked Villains series is gritty and intriguing, pulling you into a space where villains rule and pleasure is power. The spice level is sky-high (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️), with a strong focus on exhibitionism and D/s dynamics, but it never sacrifices character development or emotional tension.
If you like your romance morally gray, steamy, and packed with agency-driven female leads, this one’s for you.
If you like your romance morally gray, steamy, and packed with agency-driven female leads, this one’s for you.