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A review by danifleurdelune
Captivate by E.J. Lawson
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
On one hand, I read this in one sitting and it kept my interest the whole time. It was a quick, easy read to pass the time.
On the other hand, the relationships and chemistry aren’t very developed. None of the MM relationships seemed genuine and they all felt surface level for a supposed pack.
I loved the premise of the plot. I just feel like a lot more could’ve been done with it to elicit intense emotions throughout with more developed relationships.
And last, but not least - the spice. It all just felt rushed. Let’s be real, half of the fun of OV is the intense, wild, marathon sex. In this story, it felt like the scenes were just there to check a box.
So, obviously I had some complaints. But I’m torn because again - I never wanted to DNF at any point and it did keep my attention. I’d probably still recommend it to any OV lovers to give it a shot!
On the other hand, the relationships and chemistry aren’t very developed. None of the MM relationships seemed genuine and they all felt surface level for a supposed pack.
I loved the premise of the plot. I just feel like a lot more could’ve been done with it to elicit intense emotions throughout with more developed relationships.
And last, but not least - the spice. It all just felt rushed. Let’s be real, half of the fun of OV is the intense, wild, marathon sex. In this story, it felt like the scenes were just there to check a box.
So, obviously I had some complaints. But I’m torn because again - I never wanted to DNF at any point and it did keep my attention. I’d probably still recommend it to any OV lovers to give it a shot!