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yoghurtcrumbs's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn't think I would like this book better than twisted love, but I do. I actually love the storyline. It was only predictable to a certain point and I like that you start reading it and already know some of the things happening because of the first book.
You should definitely read these in order btw because otherwise you'll get mayor spoilers or some things won't really make sense.
More detailed opinions on some things, which may contain SPOILERS:
I like Rhys Larsen. He is strong and stiff and masculine on the outside but Bridget turns out to be his soft spot. Unlike Alex from twisted love, he understands that boundaries are not meant to be overstepped... Which makes him more likeable in my eyes. Still posessive, but nothing too crazy. (He's still her bodyguard though)
I liked that there was more smut than in the first one. However, the tension between them is sometimes a bit too sexual and too little romantic.For the first chapters, the tension is described as exclusively sexual. You later on understand that it is more than that. Especially with the trip to Costa Rica. But after that, the intimate moments between them could've been more focused on love imo. Every time they had a moment alone after Costa Rica, they immediately fucked. Like yea, of course I get the taboo and the tension and the longing. But a bit more romance would've made it more convincing. Especially since they get married fairly quickly after everything.
I also would've liked some dominance or sass from the otherwise completely submissive Bridget in the bedroom, but that's just personal preference.
The reveal who the videotape and pictures were from in the end was almost kind of... irrelevant..? Because noone cared about these two characters anyway. (or is that just me?) But I guess it was a necessary tenseness throughout the book.
Something I didn't see get mentioned by other reviewers was the Andreas character arc. Which I loved! He has never done anything really bad but was portrayed as this douchebag that you didn't really expect him to be kinda wholesome in a funny and annoying kind of way. To his brother in particular.
Had fun reading, would recommend. :)
You should definitely read these in order btw because otherwise you'll get mayor spoilers or some things won't really make sense.
More detailed opinions on some things, which may contain SPOILERS:
I like Rhys Larsen. He is strong and stiff and masculine on the outside but Bridget turns out to be his soft spot. Unlike Alex from twisted love, he understands that boundaries are not meant to be overstepped... Which makes him more likeable in my eyes. Still posessive, but nothing too crazy. (He's still her bodyguard though)
I liked that there was more smut than in the first one. However, the tension between them is sometimes a bit too sexual and too little romantic.
I also would've liked some dominance or sass from the otherwise completely submissive Bridget in the bedroom, but that's just personal preference.
The reveal who the videotape and pictures were from in the end was almost kind of... irrelevant..? Because noone cared about these two characters anyway. (or is that just me?) But I guess it was a necessary tenseness throughout the book.
Had fun reading, would recommend. :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Violence and Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny and War
isabel_np's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Alcoholism
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: War
destinynichole11's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual content, Grief, Cursing, Child abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Blood, Alcoholism, Violence, Medical content, Gun violence, Death, Addiction, Alcohol, War, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Infidelity
I loved the book and I loved the story line however I did find it pretty repetitive throughout the book. I did love the pop ups of the other characters as well like Alex and Avamarygg3's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.0
My dream trope, that for some reason I've read almost nothing about, delivered perfectly.
It's weird because Alex was more intriguing for me, but I loved Rhys more, in a squishy-heart kind of way. The smut was also hotter in the previous book, but somehow better here. I don't know, I guess it depends on your taste. And for me, the praise kink is it.
The time jumps were actually pretty great. The whole relationship development felt realistic and I just love these guys together.
Even though I'm not used to the reverse power dynamic, I loved reading this couple, with a complete opposite vibe as the previous one.
Can't wait for the next one.
It's weird because Alex was more intriguing for me, but I loved Rhys more, in a squishy-heart kind of way. The smut was also hotter in the previous book, but somehow better here. I don't know, I guess it depends on your taste. And for me, the praise kink is it.
The time jumps were actually pretty great. The whole relationship development felt realistic and I just love these guys together.
Even though I'm not used to the reverse power dynamic, I loved reading this couple, with a complete opposite vibe as the previous one.
Can't wait for the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment and Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, War, Infidelity, and Addiction
booknerdcoco's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Nice palette cleanser from dark romance novels. Nice pace, some funny parts buy mostly just cute.
Spicy scenes are good.
Loved the story line.
Can't wait for the next book in the twisted series.
Spicy scenes are good.
Loved the story line.
Can't wait for the next book in the twisted series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident, Pregnancy, and War
ayvah36's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Child abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Addiction, and War
Minor: Cursing, Violence, War, Abandonment, Death, Emotional abuse, and Gun violence
pushasha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death, Child abuse, Death of parent, War, and Sexism
kawaii_rose's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexism, and Alcoholism
Minor: Kidnapping, War, and Violence
renegadereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Unexpected princess diaries vibes with some very good smut! Love love love. I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would considering the first one wasn't my favorite.
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Alcohol
rafinharafaela's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: War