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Desperate Measures by Katee Robert

15 reviews

rchulin1's review

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Blood, Death of parent, Confinement, Alcoholism, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Toxic relationship

madamenovelist's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Blood

Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual assault

This book has semi-dubcon of sorts between the MC and love interest (the kind where the heroine doesn’t want to ask or give permission for her wants at first so she can still feel like a good girl). There is one stolen kiss forced on her by the antagonist and descriptions of being hit, but these instances are brief. All else in the book is consensual.

imagg83's review

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Confinement, Sexual content, Cursing, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, and Toxic relationship

jessthemess8112's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Confinement

Moderate: Physical abuse, Blood, Cursing, and Alcohol

Minor: Murder, Death, and Death of parent

things100's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

4.5

Ok dang that ending, Jasmine is an icon I think I’m in love but also just Jafar and Jasmine we love a supportive boyfriend. The character development chef kisses plus the smut 🥵

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Violence, and Misogyny

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Physical abuse, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Confinement

thaliareads's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense 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

5.0

Overall I really liked the book, but just know what you're getting into before you start (unlike me). I loved the twist on Jasmine's story in a modern setting. Having Jafar as a love interest worked really well. It was a little weird at first as other Disney character names began to pop up and intertwine with the story but it ends up working just fine. I appreciate that Jasmine is skeptical of Jafar at first. However, trust was earned pretty quick and it was basically insta love more than enemies to lovers. Please check the content warnings on this one though because it was about 50% spice and includes BDSM. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Confinement, Blood, Violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Death

Minor: Rape, Alcohol, and Vomit

In this story, Jasmine is basically the daughter of a mob boss. So, as could be expected in a turf war there will be violence and death. The book also starts with Jasmine being kidnapped and held in confinement. This book walks a fine line for those who will struggle with sexual content with consenting non consent. In the beginning especially, it's implied that there's already a no-go word in place but it's not used and does feel forced. As the book progresses it's discussed more openly and becomes clearly consenting even if the relationship leaves things to be desired. The enemy in this story is Ali and he is very predatory and does sexually harass Jasmine when the opportunity was presented.

hannahmcl394's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Nice bit of erotica with a decent amount of plot but don’t expect anything more than that.
If you go into reading this expecting smut then that is what you’ll get. While this book has more plot than other books I have read by katee robert (a touch of taboo series) there is no mistaking it is erotica.

For me, I definitely could have used some more of Jasmine and Jafars backstory to flesh out the story a lot more and buildup to the smut. I really would have enjoyed reading more of their banter and seeing that true enemies to lovers trope though I know this isn’t the authors style.

Having said that I thoroughly enjoyed this book for what it was and definitely plan on continuing working my way through the wicked villains series, Hades and Meg have me very interested in their story and I can’t wait to read ‘learn my lesson’ very soon.

I felt this book dealt with the CNC kink in a very careful way and made it clear of Jasmines consent throughout the story, leaving absolutely no nuisance for it to be interpreted differently. Also loved the use of the safe word and the way it connected this story with the original source material.

Overall it was a perfect mix of dark fantasy with just enough romance to make the sensitive topics more comfortable for the reader.

Initial rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 stars
(subject to change)

Spice rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 4 spice

Favourite Quotes: 
“To everyone out there who prefers the villains to the heroes.”

“What's the point of possessing a rare desert flower if no one knows it exists?”

“A princess locked in a tower is only kept away from the world for one reason: it has nothing to do with her safety and everything to do with her perceived value.”

“This is not a victim rushing to meet her savior.
This is a queen considering whether or not to treat with an enemy.”

Would I read again? Probably not

Would I recommend? Yes 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual content, Blood, Confinement, and Death

Minor: Rape, Slavery, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship

thecatconstellation's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

3.75

Is this an amazing book? No. Was it fun and hot? Yes. Quick erotica read if you’re into kink. The plot was not very good or interesting, but character interactions were good. A note: I switched from the audiobook to the ebook about halfway through in large part because I hate the male narrator’s voice. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexism, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Confinement, Murder, Misogyny, and Cursing

Minor: Rape, Blood, Vomit, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Alcohol

rossandhissandwich's review against another edition

Ok, so... I am unable to rate this book, the storyline was actually really good, and I like this author's writing stile, and I know this is erotica, but the smut is too much for me, plus I kinda got traumatized by the ship of Jasmine and Jafar like wtf.
But this is my fault, I should've read Better what It was about.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Blood

bootsmom3's review

adventurous dark tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Confinement, Murder, Sexual content, and Death

Moderate: Blood and Alcohol