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A review by jayss
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin
1.0
1.5 rating
Disclaimer: I haven't read the previous books and I got this one as a gift.
The beginning of the book was pretty ok, I really like how Danielle and Rafael already have a past, but then it goes downhill. The characters are unrelatable and unlikeable; the only way I can describe Rafe is 'virile male' and 'ran-through', and Dani a red-haired Barbie doll with little thought and personality. The plot is very tepid too.
The abuse is rampant, it starts from page 100, picks up around 130, and just continues getting worse, with Rafe. I can very clearly see that the author wanted it to be smexy and hot and stuff since Dani is 'unsure whether she likes it' (a miserable failure, it wasn't executed well) but judging by the majority of reviews, we can all agree it's stomach-turning.
After the abuse died down and the two 'started falling in love', the plot grew even more boring and ridiculous, one plot hole after another, and nothing had time to develop. It's safe to assume the author was rushing to write the book and publish it. The writing is middle-school level.
Disclaimer: I haven't read the previous books and I got this one as a gift.
The beginning of the book was pretty ok, I really like how Danielle and Rafael already have a past, but then it goes downhill. The characters are unrelatable and unlikeable; the only way I can describe Rafe is 'virile male' and 'ran-through', and Dani a red-haired Barbie doll with little thought and personality. The plot is very tepid too.
The abuse is rampant, it starts from page 100, picks up around 130, and just continues getting worse, with Rafe
Spoiler
forcing himself on Dani whenever it's possible, her protests weak, and her aunt condoning the abuseAfter the abuse died down and the two 'started falling in love', the plot grew even more boring and ridiculous, one plot hole after another, and nothing had time to develop. It's safe to assume the author was rushing to write the book and publish it. The writing is middle-school level.