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A review by miolla
The Protector by Elin Peer
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Started off as an entertaining, steamy romance in this dystopian setting with gender separated societies. I would've been happy with this not-too-serious romcom building on breaking those comically over the top gender stereotypes.
Towards the end of the book however, the focus shifted more for a go at an actual, serious plot and became both confusing and very dark. The author chose the theme of reproductive rights in a world of unwanted sterility as something to build the continued story around. The impregnation-fantasies were also a turn off (pun intended). I'm gonna give the second book a try, but I have a feeling it's not going to work.
Towards the end of the book however, the focus shifted more for a go at an actual, serious plot and became both confusing and very dark. The author chose the theme of reproductive rights in a world of unwanted sterility as something to build the continued story around. The impregnation-fantasies were also a turn off (pun intended). I'm gonna give the second book a try, but I have a feeling it's not going to work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Homophobia