A review by stardomined
T.I.G.E.R.S by M.A. Bennett

4.25

They're gradually getting better. The change in pace was actually really nice as you can view this book as a kind of side story/ backstory to the series, rather than contributing towards moving forwards. I think that it was a good decision to just have that change, as it does give some insight and a different perspective. Aadhish and Rollo's young relationship actually made some sense to me, and it didn't feel like a plot device to just seem more 'diverse', which is unlike some more points in the series and I actually really liked Aadhish's diary entries, which was a nice change to the usual narration of Greer. There wasn't much character development for Greer and Shafeen, although you can see Shafeen being a bit kinder and more polite in the end. This is expected though, due to the kind of book it is and what it was trying to achieve, wso character development wasn't really necessary. However, talking about necessary things, Henry's love confession was not needed. The fact that all he did was out of his love for Greer is way too cliche and doesn't excuse his past actions and isn't a sufficient enough excuse for making up for his past mistakes. I always have a problem with love triangles, as they are too overdone and cliche if not done in a good way, which is very very rare. I really hope Greer doesn't end up with Henry in the last book (I don't think she will though) and ends up with Shafeen, as a book series that places a lot of emphasis on colonialism and racism would be highly contradictory and performative if she ends up with the white guy. You see it in lots of media: when the main girl is in a love triangle with a white guy and a POC guy, and always ends up with the white one. It just bugs me as you see this dynamic in mass media. In conclusion, refreshing book and was nice change in pace, Henry was being unnecessary. It is getting better though.