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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
"To everyone out there who prefers the villains to the heroes". 100%, I had a huge Return of Jafar poster, I am all about this twisted ship, I was ready to love this book. And the concept of an entire shady city where all our favorite Disney characters cross paths was really really intriguing; yes, NC-17 Once Upon a Time, I'm here for it!
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But the book failed to meet expectations. When the book was being an homage to/retelling of Disney, it was witty and genuine, I felt the root of those characters and those potential relationships transplanted into a new setting. But way way WAY too much of the time, this was just another mob boss erotica. Man has all the power, pretends to offer consent but it's really more like coercion, damsel is fiery but inexperienced and mistakes the adrenaline of danger for passion and the necessity of dependency-for-survival as aftercare. It's the same old BDSM myths bad writers have been rehashing for ages - this book even made a 50 Shades of Grey reference!
And beyond the erotic scenes, the world-building is flimsy! What territory do these villains run, what are their businesses, how are they connected besides proximity and favorite watering hole?
On the rarest occasion a secondary character might expand the story beyond the boudoir... I was increasingly annoyed that these minor characters weren't always Disney characters, or were the wrong characters!
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But the book failed to meet expectations. When the book was being an homage to/retelling of Disney, it was witty and genuine, I felt the root of those characters and those potential relationships transplanted into a new setting. But way way WAY too much of the time, this was just another mob boss erotica. Man has all the power, pretends to offer consent but it's really more like coercion, damsel is fiery but inexperienced and mistakes the adrenaline of danger for passion and the necessity of dependency-for-survival as aftercare. It's the same old BDSM myths bad writers have been rehashing for ages - this book even made a 50 Shades of Grey reference!
And beyond the erotic scenes, the world-building is flimsy! What territory do these villains run, what are their businesses, how are they connected besides proximity and favorite watering hole?
On the rarest occasion a secondary character might expand the story beyond the boudoir... I was increasingly annoyed that these minor characters weren't always Disney characters, or were the wrong characters!
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
This is my second read of this book, and I've already loved it the first time, but I think it deserves that promotion to 5 stars.
The dynamic between Yasmina and Jafar, their push and pull, is exquisite. The first time I read this book, I learnt how much I enjoy stories with consensual non-consent. It's done brilliantly here. The author's annotations in this edition also add a new layer of enjoyment of this book.
The dynamic between Yasmina and Jafar, their push and pull, is exquisite. The first time I read this book, I learnt how much I enjoy stories with consensual non-consent. It's done brilliantly here. The author's annotations in this edition also add a new layer of enjoyment of this book.
You want straight up p*rn with no real plot? Here you go.
fast-paced
Loved the "romance" scenes, very well written. Liked the internal monologue. Character and plot need work, premise was cute! And I enjoyed it.
Solid book for a fun read.
Solid book for a fun read.
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.25*
It might have taken me about 2 days longer than it should have to finish this, but that was NOTHING to do with the book.
Jasmine and Jafar AU with a tonne of kink? Sign me up.
I was here for all of this.
It's actually pretty difficult to find books that have solid and well written kink scenes AND a decent plot.
This has both, and it has side characters that I'm desperate to know more about.
Yes, I really did need this.
It might have taken me about 2 days longer than it should have to finish this, but that was NOTHING to do with the book.
Jasmine and Jafar AU with a tonne of kink? Sign me up.
I was here for all of this.
It's actually pretty difficult to find books that have solid and well written kink scenes AND a decent plot.
This has both, and it has side characters that I'm desperate to know more about.
Yes, I really did need this.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I'm not really big on novels where romance and smut are the key elements unless there's a good plot embedded.
This one got my attention because of its clear inspiration from the Disney Universe, but applied to a more modern and MUCH more adult world and storyline.
The world building was enough to keep me engaged and I really did like the characters.
The smut is hot and not overdone, and the author's notes (I have the deluxe edition) added an extra fun little element; it was like a friend had asked me to read their writing.
This one got my attention because of its clear inspiration from the Disney Universe, but applied to a more modern and MUCH more adult world and storyline.
The world building was enough to keep me engaged and I really did like the characters.
The smut is hot and not overdone, and the author's notes (I have the deluxe edition) added an extra fun little element; it was like a friend had asked me to read their writing.