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laurenjcarter28's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
luluwoohoo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The King's Delight by Sarah Honey
☀️☀️☀️
▪️A short, sharp read that delivers the bare minimum
▪️I was intrigued by the idea of a kinky queer forbidden romance, but the sweetness and simplicity of the story didn't really balance out with the darker elements, glossing over any and all potential issues too perfectly to feel real
▪️The writing wasn't really interesting enough to hold my interest, and I kept waiting for some plot progression to aid the process but all of the conflicts seemed to resolve themselves before any significant tension could be built
▪️The characterisation of Leo in particular felt weird and not appropriate for his title, but the others were decent enough to make me finish reading, though I can't say I was ever invested in the romance or the politics
▪️For a book I knocked out in a few hours I'm not mad about how simple this was, but it's definitely forgettable enough that I cannot rate it higher.
☀️☀️☀️
▪️A short, sharp read that delivers the bare minimum
▪️I was intrigued by the idea of a kinky queer forbidden romance, but the sweetness and simplicity of the story didn't really balance out with the darker elements, glossing over any and all potential issues too perfectly to feel real
▪️The writing wasn't really interesting enough to hold my interest, and I kept waiting for some plot progression to aid the process but all of the conflicts seemed to resolve themselves before any significant tension could be built
▪️The characterisation of Leo in particular felt weird and not appropriate for his title, but the others were decent enough to make me finish reading, though I can't say I was ever invested in the romance or the politics
▪️For a book I knocked out in a few hours I'm not mad about how simple this was, but it's definitely forgettable enough that I cannot rate it higher.
"You need to lie down and hold me now. I’m a poor, delicate creature and I deserve to be coddled."
anwade88's review against another edition
3.5
Fun but the climax was a bit silly. The villain had no logic in his actions. An enjoyable, fun read though. The romance was very cute.
belle13's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
Tropes & Themes: Age Gap, Royalty, MM Romance
Amount of spice: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Explicitness: 🌶️🌶️ 🌶️🌶️
This was ridiculous and hilarious but in the best way possible. I was invested in both MCs straight away and was so excited for them to meet because I knew their banter would be fantastic, and I was right. I will say that they do spend a lot of time either having sex or thinking about sex and there isn’t any real plot until about 60% as the first part of the book revolves around their sex life and growing attraction to each other. It was very insta-lusty but their relationship is really very sweet.
I thought the big villain reveal was a little too predictable and I wish all the action hadn’t been jammed into the last portion of the book but I really have to just take this book for what it is, which is a funny, sexy, easy read. I don’t think it’s meant to be taken too seriously. I also thought their friendships and family relationships were fantastic.
I would recommend it if you’re looking for a quick, fun read!
Amount of spice: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Explicitness: 🌶️🌶️ 🌶️🌶️
This was ridiculous and hilarious but in the best way possible. I was invested in both MCs straight away and was so excited for them to meet because I knew their banter would be fantastic, and I was right. I will say that they do spend a lot of time either having sex or thinking about sex and there isn’t any real plot until about 60% as the first part of the book revolves around their sex life and growing attraction to each other. It was very insta-lusty but their relationship is really very sweet.
I thought the big villain reveal was a little too predictable and I wish all the action hadn’t been jammed into the last portion of the book but I really have to just take this book for what it is, which is a funny, sexy, easy read. I don’t think it’s meant to be taken too seriously. I also thought their friendships and family relationships were fantastic.
I would recommend it if you’re looking for a quick, fun read!
gkepps's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
kat1137's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
3.5
llovelytyun's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
valentinanjo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
haletostilinski1's review against another edition
4.0
This was enjoyable.
I really liked Felix and Leo, they had good chemistry together.
Felix is around 23, and for the past 6 years he's been away learning how to groom horses and take care of horses. While away, he's gained some experience sexually and has learned he likes to get spanked/whipped and has had his fair share of dalliances. But now, he's feeling the need for something a little more permanent with someone.
He's sowed his wild oats and is now feeling the need to just find one special person.
But when the king, Leopold, 32, sneaks into the stables of the palace at night, to get away from his responsibilities as king for awhile and ride his horse, he and Felix run into each other.
Felix is now the royal groomer, and he's in the stables that night, and he hasn't seen the king in the flesh since he was 12 years old.
So safe to say, he doesn't recognize him, especially when Leo is covered in different clothes that are a little less royal so he could escape detection.
They immediately have an attraction, and they immediately start something sexual together. When Leo calls his horse by her name in the middle of things, to get her to leave them be to their exploits, Felix realizes that he's about to have sex with the king.
With the cat out of the bag, they agree to a sexual relationship. Felix has wanted more with someone, but he just wants Leo too much to say no, and what's one more casual relationship before he finds that special someone, right?
Of course, fairly quickly, these two form a deeper connection, and it doesn't take long for these two to go from casual, to more, even thought they try to deny it.
I do think this was a little rushed between them. There were times I wish the author had spent more time on these two as a couple and really took her time to establish their connection. It was pretty much about sex right away and any connection they made was in between the sex, so I just wanted more of those moments.
Which, the sex was great, and the chemistry in those scenes was great, it just took me awhile to buy the connection of more between them. It did come eventually, for sure, but it just took longer than I would have liked.
Also, near the end, I felt the problem of Leo potentially having to marry a woman to provide an heir was solved too easily. It did wrap things up nicely and these two did get their deserved HEA, but it just felt too easy, the solution that came about. I would have liked to see it be a little more complicated.
But also, for the scope of this story, an easy solution was kind of needed, to wrap this story up in a timely manner, so I didn't dock too many points for it.
It was a little disappointing, but overall it didn't bother me too much. So that, and their relationship being a little too rushed at first, had me giving this one star off.
But, the rest was enjoyable and these two did have chemistry and a certain charm to them. I enjoyed this, overall, so I definitely recommend this.
It just had a few areas that could have used improvement. It was good, though. Two thumbs up from me!
I really liked Felix and Leo, they had good chemistry together.
Felix is around 23, and for the past 6 years he's been away learning how to groom horses and take care of horses. While away, he's gained some experience sexually and has learned he likes to get spanked/whipped and has had his fair share of dalliances. But now, he's feeling the need for something a little more permanent with someone.
He's sowed his wild oats and is now feeling the need to just find one special person.
But when the king, Leopold, 32, sneaks into the stables of the palace at night, to get away from his responsibilities as king for awhile and ride his horse, he and Felix run into each other.
Felix is now the royal groomer, and he's in the stables that night, and he hasn't seen the king in the flesh since he was 12 years old.
So safe to say, he doesn't recognize him, especially when Leo is covered in different clothes that are a little less royal so he could escape detection.
They immediately have an attraction, and they immediately start something sexual together. When Leo calls his horse by her name in the middle of things, to get her to leave them be to their exploits, Felix realizes that he's about to have sex with the king.
With the cat out of the bag, they agree to a sexual relationship. Felix has wanted more with someone, but he just wants Leo too much to say no, and what's one more casual relationship before he finds that special someone, right?
Of course, fairly quickly, these two form a deeper connection, and it doesn't take long for these two to go from casual, to more, even thought they try to deny it.
I do think this was a little rushed between them. There were times I wish the author had spent more time on these two as a couple and really took her time to establish their connection. It was pretty much about sex right away and any connection they made was in between the sex, so I just wanted more of those moments.
Which, the sex was great, and the chemistry in those scenes was great, it just took me awhile to buy the connection of more between them. It did come eventually, for sure, but it just took longer than I would have liked.
Also, near the end, I felt the problem of Leo potentially having to marry a woman to provide an heir was solved too easily. It did wrap things up nicely and these two did get their deserved HEA, but it just felt too easy, the solution that came about. I would have liked to see it be a little more complicated.
But also, for the scope of this story, an easy solution was kind of needed, to wrap this story up in a timely manner, so I didn't dock too many points for it.
It was a little disappointing, but overall it didn't bother me too much. So that, and their relationship being a little too rushed at first, had me giving this one star off.
But, the rest was enjoyable and these two did have chemistry and a certain charm to them. I enjoyed this, overall, so I definitely recommend this.
It just had a few areas that could have used improvement. It was good, though. Two thumbs up from me!