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puffins57's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I loved the way Jafar emphasized the importance of a safe word and aftercare for those he was with- while there were many questionable parts of this book I always love seeing those things incorporated. The Underworld was also something I wasn’t expecting to find so hot yet very much did. Oh and Meg- more specifically Jasmines attraction to Meg and everyone’s enthusiasm to have a threesome was lovely to see. One of the only real major issues I had that took me out of the book a little bit was the way jasmine calls and jafar requests to be referred to as “Daddy”. Now I loved how he called her “Baby girl” and honorifics aren’t usually a turn off for me by any means but the way they used Daddy was a bit much for me and just seemed odd and a bit out of place.
My absolute favorite thing about this book is how Jasmine is able to finally step into her own power all by herself. As wonderful as it is to have someone search for you and defend you and come to your rescue, I love seeing the character growth and see the woman finally get the power she deserves. Also the fact that she can be so powerful yet also be Jaguars sub was a lovely inclusion :)
Graphic: Confinement, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Sexual violence, Vomit, Bullying, Body shaming, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
jjreads331's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Confinement
Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
katherineguild35'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, Bullying, and Physical abuse
cluckieduck's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.75
As I'm branching out in my romance/erotica reads, I guess this would count as my first 'enemies-to-lovers' trope...maybe?? Because there really isn't anything that points to 'love' in this novel. This is just pages upon pages of sex in what's known as 'consenting non-consent' situations. Don't get me wrong, they were hot & steamy (could have done with a few less Daddy's / baby girl's), but I didn't find that either character was really fleshed out beyond their bedroom romps, interspersed with redundant inner dialogues.
Especially if part of your book blurb mentions that the MFC wants to "rise to his challenge and win [her] fortune back" I wanna see some plot points, and that's where the story really, really fell flat. There's just nothing but a loose story that goes from A to B, with a quick wrap-up that really made no sense.
The whole Jasmine/Jafar angle is completely nonsensical, and IMO is the only reason this series got the hype it did. Pure clickbait. This is the 2nd Katee Robert's story I've read now, and I'm not fully on the bandwagon. It makes me really hesitant to read Neon Gods.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent
madnats's review
- 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? N/A
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Murder