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zaza_bdp's review against another edition
4.0
Avec ce tome, Shannon McKenna tient toutes ses promesses, en nous offrant, comme à l'accoutumée, une histoire sombre, addictive et glauque, doublée d'une romance brute et érotique. Peu de nuances ici, les méchants sont très méchants, de véritables monstres, ce qui donne lieu à des scènes parfois à la limite du soutenable. La fraîcheur de l'héroïne apporte un peu de légèreté et offre un contrepoint idéal au côté sombre du héros.
Cependant, j'ai l'impression de retrouver à chaque tome le même schéma : le héros sombre, possessif et macho mais capable de tendresse et de douceur pour celle qui fait tomber toutes ses défenses. De même, l'héroïne, une femme banale et a priori sans défenses, qui se révèle être une tigresse au moment opportun, ça, c'est déjà vu et revu dans cette série, gros bémol donc !
Malgré ces points négatifs, j'ai englouti ce tome en une journée, impossible pour moi de lâcher le bouquin ! J'ai beaucoup aimé Nick, et cette sensibilité à fleur de peau qu'il cache sous ses airs mal dégrossi m'a touchée. Le passage vers la fin, où il croit que ... m'a serré le cœur, dans ces pages, j'ai souffert avec lui !
Un bon tome donc, malgré quelques bémols.
Cependant, j'ai l'impression de retrouver à chaque tome le même schéma : le héros sombre, possessif et macho mais capable de tendresse et de douceur pour celle qui fait tomber toutes ses défenses. De même, l'héroïne, une femme banale et a priori sans défenses, qui se révèle être une tigresse au moment opportun, ça, c'est déjà vu et revu dans cette série, gros bémol donc !
Malgré ces points négatifs, j'ai englouti ce tome en une journée, impossible pour moi de lâcher le bouquin ! J'ai beaucoup aimé Nick, et cette sensibilité à fleur de peau qu'il cache sous ses airs mal dégrossi m'a touchée. Le passage vers la fin, où il croit que ... m'a serré le cœur, dans ces pages, j'ai souffert avec lui !
Un bon tome donc, malgré quelques bémols.
samantha_89's review against another edition
3.0
This book was intriguing but I didn't like all the points of view that McKenna gave us and I ended up skimming a lot of this novel in order to get through it. Great read if you happen to find a thrifted/used copy and you just want a quick read, but that's about it.
laurenjodi's review
3.0
Extreme Danger
3.5 Stars
Nick and Becca's romance is very engaging (up until the moment he behaves like an asshat). Becca is another of Shannon McKenna's naive yet strong willed heroines who have no problem coping with the alpha male heroes. Nick has an excessive amount of testosterone but manages to come across as endearing despite his overbearing attitude and terrible deductive skills.
While McKenna is skilled at writing truly despicable villains (Zhogolo is up there with the worst of the worst), the storyline revolving around human trafficking for the purpose of illegal organ harvesting is exceedingly far fetched and the climax and resolution are rushed. Moreover, there is an overabundance of sex scenes that overshadow both the characterization and the plot, which would have been better served with fewer orgasms and more action scenes.
Despite its problems, this is a fun series and I look forward to the next book in which cold and calculating Tamara apparently meets her match.
3.5 Stars
Nick and Becca's romance is very engaging (up until the moment he behaves like an asshat). Becca is another of Shannon McKenna's naive yet strong willed heroines who have no problem coping with the alpha male heroes. Nick has an excessive amount of testosterone but manages to come across as endearing despite his overbearing attitude and terrible deductive skills.
While McKenna is skilled at writing truly despicable villains (Zhogolo is up there with the worst of the worst), the storyline revolving around human trafficking for the purpose of illegal organ harvesting is exceedingly far fetched and the climax and resolution are rushed. Moreover, there is an overabundance of sex scenes that overshadow both the characterization and the plot, which would have been better served with fewer orgasms and more action scenes.
Despite its problems, this is a fun series and I look forward to the next book in which cold and calculating Tamara apparently meets her match.
brianareads4's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Nick doesn’t deserve Becca. He needed to grovel more imo
clara_lotte's review against another edition
Uncomfortable content
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Physical abuse and Pedophilia
marysebcalderon's review
4.0
After reading the previous books in the series, I didn’t think I’d have much interest in Nick’s story as I had grown fond of the Mclouds. Boy did the author prove me wrong... each of these books are so captivating and so freaking good. I don’t ever want this series to end!
swathi_narasimhan's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely wonderful book! The moment I finished it , I was like 'oh , over ?!'. A good plot , interwoven romance and thrills, and definitely a good read ! Looking Forward to more of McKenna.
romecca'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? It's complicated
3.75
jess33allen's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
thepassionatereader's review
5.0
This is my favorite of all of Ms. McKenna's books. Some day, I'll write a proper review and share my deeply unhealthy love for Nick Ward.
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