A review by talknerdybookblog
A Nordic King by Karina Halle

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

4.25

No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.

Safety Rating: Safe

• No cheating
• No OW/OM drama
– The ghost of the Hero's wife does impede either MCs from making a move. But, the Hero is <i>not</i> pining for his wife as they'd fallen out of love before she died; he just feels guilty for his death.
• Does have the Heroine and Heroine pushing each other away
• No separation


Possible Triggers: Yes

• 14-year age gap between the Hero (40) and Heroine (26)
• Hero's wife dies in a car accident; the Hero was driving (on-page, prologue)
• Emotional blackmail
• Grief
• Reference to parental neglect and abandonment
• Reference to the grooming of a 16-year-old girl (Heroine when she was young) which led to an abusive sexual relationship


Ending:
HEA with Epilogue