A review by bibliomxniac
When He Takes by Gabrielle Sands

4.0

Well, this was an upgrade from the last book but definitely a bit of a disappointment overall. I just feel like I'd expected so much more from Nero's duet and felt let down when it didn't live up to my expectations. Again, this book got better after around the 60% mark - that angst in the last 15% was what changed my mind and made it a bit better. The smut was pretty hot too. I'd say I'm being generous with my ratings for both books since I've read all of Gabrielle's books by now and do like her writing style. It's just that I'm tired of the double standards in romance books and sometimes it gets frustrating to see the same shit recycled again and again. With that being said, this wasn't a bad book or duet, but it wasn't the best either. Do with that what you will. Honorable mention to my unbothered king Alessio Ferraro. I already love him because he checks so many of my boxes. Unhinged enforcer?✔️ Doesn't have friends and doesn't mingle much?✔️ Isn't a hoe?✔️ Is tatted head to toe? CHECK, CHECK, CHECK✔️ I'm gonna feel robbed if Alessio doesn't get his own book