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A review by loverofromance
Bound by Affliction by Ryan Michele
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Book Evaluation:
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First Impressions
Bound by Affliction is the fourth installment in the "Ravage MC Bound" And is like the 10th installment of the total Ravage MC world. I find that these books are just fun and entertaining MC romances. There isn't too much that I invest in too much with these, but they are just wild and crazy at times haha I will be honest that I could do without the princess character wanting to train all the women in kick ass training. It just gets old to be honest especially since she is my least favorite character, however, despite my issues with some aspects I tend to see in multiple books, the romances themselves are just so wonderful to read. And I love how each story is just a bit different than the previous.
Summary
Ty "Green" Burm is part of the Ravage MC but when he falls in love with Leah, and they exchange letters he knows that he will do anything for her. Then we have our heroine, who made a bad mistake in dating, and ended up in a situation that almost cost herself and her best friend their lives. Even though she wasn't killed, she was severely rape and scarred by their abuse and is recovering. She and Ty are learning what it means to be together and in a relationship. But along the way they will find that not all of their enemies are gone like they thought, and they will have to rebuild the trust that is so vital to them moving forward into any hope of a happy ever after.
What I Loved
I really enjoyed how their story evolved here. I do love a story with this type of conflict and seeing healing happen after abuse is being suffered. And Ryan Michele really handles the character development so well. I really was intrigued to see how this would be developed and how they would reach their HEA. There are some conflicts in and out of the relationship and I was so curious to see it being implemented. I had a blast with the fact that they shared love letters though. That was so intriguing. We also get some fascinating fun times with the MC and I enjoyed some of the aspects especially with Cooper and Bristyl.
What I Struggled With
Not too much I struggled with, but after the abuse she had suffered and she was still healing, Princess was all yeah lets teach you self defense because it can't wait lol like seriously. *sigh* if I could remove the princess character from these books....I would LOL
Narration
It wasn't a horrible narration, but not my favorite from this author though. I miss Joe Arden so badly.
Overall View
Bound By Affliction is a endearing read that tackles some serious issues while at the same time delivering such true emotion and warm romance feels to satify any romance reader.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance
Character Types: Bikers
Themes: Love Letters, Danger, MC
Tropes: Friends to Lovers
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A mix
Song This Book Inspires
I Surrender by Celine Deon
Recommendation For Reading Order
You can read as standalones but recommend in reading order due to the serial plot
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Narrators:
Nelson Hoses, Cassandra Myles
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:ππππ
Cover:ππππ
Hero: π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»
Heroine:π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: ππππ
Heart & Feels:πππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: πππ
Page Turner Level:ππππ
Narration:π§π§π§π§
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨
First Impressions
Bound by Affliction is the fourth installment in the "Ravage MC Bound" And is like the 10th installment of the total Ravage MC world. I find that these books are just fun and entertaining MC romances. There isn't too much that I invest in too much with these, but they are just wild and crazy at times haha I will be honest that I could do without the princess character wanting to train all the women in kick ass training. It just gets old to be honest especially since she is my least favorite character, however, despite my issues with some aspects I tend to see in multiple books, the romances themselves are just so wonderful to read. And I love how each story is just a bit different than the previous.
Summary
Ty "Green" Burm is part of the Ravage MC but when he falls in love with Leah, and they exchange letters he knows that he will do anything for her. Then we have our heroine, who made a bad mistake in dating, and ended up in a situation that almost cost herself and her best friend their lives. Even though she wasn't killed, she was severely rape and scarred by their abuse and is recovering. She and Ty are learning what it means to be together and in a relationship. But along the way they will find that not all of their enemies are gone like they thought, and they will have to rebuild the trust that is so vital to them moving forward into any hope of a happy ever after.
What I Loved
I really enjoyed how their story evolved here. I do love a story with this type of conflict and seeing healing happen after abuse is being suffered. And Ryan Michele really handles the character development so well. I really was intrigued to see how this would be developed and how they would reach their HEA. There are some conflicts in and out of the relationship and I was so curious to see it being implemented. I had a blast with the fact that they shared love letters though. That was so intriguing. We also get some fascinating fun times with the MC and I enjoyed some of the aspects especially with Cooper and Bristyl.
What I Struggled With
Not too much I struggled with, but after the abuse she had suffered and she was still healing, Princess was all yeah lets teach you self defense because it can't wait lol like seriously. *sigh* if I could remove the princess character from these books....I would LOL
Narration
It wasn't a horrible narration, but not my favorite from this author though. I miss Joe Arden so badly.
Overall View
Bound By Affliction is a endearing read that tackles some serious issues while at the same time delivering such true emotion and warm romance feels to satify any romance reader.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance
Character Types: Bikers
Themes: Love Letters, Danger, MC
Tropes: Friends to Lovers
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A mix
Song This Book Inspires
I Surrender by Celine Deon
Recommendation For Reading Order
You can read as standalones but recommend in reading order due to the serial plot
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Narrators:
Nelson Hoses, Cassandra Myles