A review by mysafe_place
Hooked by Emily McIntire

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

1.0

"Hooked" had so much potential to be honest, yet it gravely disappointed me. The whole idea behind it is nothing new, but it is something that could have been told in a better way. The writting was off, sometimes made me slam the book against my own head because it was so damn awful. Oftentimes it felt like I was reading a fanfiction. Besides that, Wendy's character was the one I liked the least since she was so shallow. I do not expect every strong female character to be a genius and be an excellent fighter,  but her whole demeanour vexed me a lot. The author clearly attempted to add some character development to her but I would consider this attempt as clearly failed. Her "development " only showed in the last few pages and there was no in-between,  no way she went to become the person she'd be by the end of the book. Subsequently, I found it really questionable how the relationship between James and Wendy was portrayed. Calling her a pet and she being fine with that? I almost stopped reading by then. Besides, their whole relationship was almost completely based on sex and if they had any meaningful conversations it was only while they were having sex. I do have to admit that I am not a fan of smut but this book took it way too far. 
All in all, a terrible book to start my reading year 2024.
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