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Deviant Hearts
by Jagger Cole
3.5 stars
lately I can’t even coordinate two sentences together to pull a well structured review so I’m simply going to dissect this one into two parts and enumerate what I liked and what I didn’t about the book.
part one
I liked the fact that the intrigue had a well-orchestrated chronological sequence of events. It had a sort of domino or butterfly effect from what engendered the two families to sign a trêve pact with an arranged marriage between them to the last eventful scenes.
although the female lead's personality and character were a patchwork of vivid emotions and temperament, I appreciated the fact that she wasn't confined and submitted to the man-only-world she belonged to. despite making some compromises to accommodate, she never agreed to do anything against her will to support or protect her family and their empire. she was a hell of a woman who knew how and when she had to impose herself and reclaim respect.
the support characters added so much colors and warmth to the plot. i like the relationship of fmc with the members of her family and the camaraderie she shared with her bodyguard and her husband’s sister.
part two
It would have been more enjoyable if the writing had been a bit more polished around the edges. plus, certain dialogues seemed unrealistic and I couldn’t overlook it.
the reason I love to read marriage of convenience or arranged marriages is because of the famous 'my wife' singsong. It didn't work out, though, in this case because it was thrown in their relationship so prematurely that it literally broke the spell. If it had occurred after some relationship buildup, rather than two seconds within them being married, I would have devoured it.
now their relationship.. their chemistry was undeniable but there was practically no relationship development. I mean we see them being together and having mind blowing sex while hating each other and then we see them together while having mind blowing sex and loving each-other and no in between.
also there was a misunderstanding situation and ow drama that wasn’t sorted at all at the end.
❛ ❛ I’ll burn the goddamn world down just to have you in the ashes. ❜ ❜
lately I can’t even coordinate two sentences together to pull a well structured review so I’m simply going to dissect this one into two parts and enumerate what I liked and what I didn’t about the book.
part one
I liked the fact that the intrigue had a well-orchestrated chronological sequence of events. It had a sort of domino or butterfly effect from what engendered the two families to sign a trêve pact with an arranged marriage between them to the last eventful scenes.
although the female lead's personality and character were a patchwork of vivid emotions and temperament, I appreciated the fact that she wasn't confined and submitted to the man-only-world she belonged to. despite making some compromises to accommodate, she never agreed to do anything against her will to support or protect her family and their empire. she was a hell of a woman who knew how and when she had to impose herself and reclaim respect.
the support characters added so much colors and warmth to the plot. i like the relationship of fmc with the members of her family and the camaraderie she shared with her bodyguard and her husband’s sister.
part two
It would have been more enjoyable if the writing had been a bit more polished around the edges. plus, certain dialogues seemed unrealistic and I couldn’t overlook it.
the reason I love to read marriage of convenience or arranged marriages is because of the famous 'my wife' singsong. It didn't work out, though, in this case because it was thrown in their relationship so prematurely that it literally broke the spell. If it had occurred after some relationship buildup, rather than two seconds within them being married, I would have devoured it.
now their relationship.. their chemistry was undeniable but there was practically no relationship development. I mean we see them being together and having mind blowing sex while hating each other and then we see them together while having mind blowing sex and loving each-other and no in between.
also there was a misunderstanding situation and ow drama that wasn’t sorted at all at the end.