A review by faerieboo
The Orchid and the Lion by Gabriel Hargrave

emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

The Orchid and the Lion is a frustrating, draining and sometimes enjoyable read that is easy to digest. It’s not complicated, it’s not too long, and there are gems that shine through the otherwise muddy waters of the rest of the narrative. Unfortunately, this wasn’t for me, but I can see the appeal to those who do enjoy it and I can’t fault the author for tackling something like this. They did a good job with adding kink and sex work without demonising it, and they do a good job with making sure consent is explicit.

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