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Desperate Measures by Katee Robert

52 reviews

katjacatbeans's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

What a delight that the story gets right to the sexy point. It took me a little while to settle into the CNC but once I did i never turned back. I adore the twist at the end. 

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marygg3's review

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Look, it's not going to win a Pullitzer any time soon, but I enjoyed it.
The plot was nearly non-existent, so 80% of this book was only-slightly-cringey smut.
I'm not exactly sure what I expected, but it wasn't this. I like my smut to have a bit more plot, but I guess I'll just have to adjust my expectations with this author. The typos and gramatical errors were distracting as fuck, but there are not so many, so the book is still salvageable.
It wasn't bad, I actually liked it. The smut can be hot if you're into the shit that happens here. Since I'm only halfway into it, I didn't enjoy it as much as I could have. Just the whole Daddy & Baby girl deal had me cringing every single time. 
I did love the ending though, that coup was amazing and I too would bend the knee to that queen.
So, all in all, I kinda liked it. I definitely didn't love it but I also didn't hate it. However, I don't think I'll be reading the next books.
I have to think how I feel about this author. I'm really intrigued by Neon Gods and I'm a Greek mythology junkie, but I'm not sure that will be enough to get me through another book by this woman.

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rchulin1's review

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dark sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75


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kirstenw13's review

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes

3.0

Like Katee’s other books, the focus on consent is very strong which is important as this is a consensual non-consensual narrative. High emphasis on safe word which made me as a reader more comfortable with the scenarios. My major criticism is that it uses the didney names and so that’s all my lil brain could conjure up. I know in this Jafar is supposed to be a hot n sexy mid 30s(?) man but all I got was 2D sprindly ole long face. Overall, enjoyed it but not her strongest work imo. 

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woad674's review

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0


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madamenovelist's review against another edition

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dark funny sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


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imagg83's review

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adventurous dark tense 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? N/A

4.75


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jessthemess8112's review against another edition

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tense fast-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? N/A

1.5

If you like the word "daddy" used as a term of endearment during sexy time then this is the book for you,  because I feel like I read that word at least 100 times since it was introduced to the relationship between Jafar and Jasmine.  Honestly, this book was mostly just smut and a rushed ending to give the illusion of girl power. The whole set up makes Ali seem as if he's this terrible character that no one can catch and then *SPOILER ALERT* Jasmine does and she easily kills him? Come. On. At least make it interesting! 

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shyleek's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I feel weird giving Katee Robert so many good reviews but everything I've read is just SO ON POINT! 

Jasmine comes alive in this book in a whole new way. I absolutely feel in love with her strong willed character. 

The ending chapters were filled with drama and surprises. The spice was extra spicy. The characters were well rounded and unique versions of characters we've come to know and love. 

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icy_queen's review

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dark tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


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