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A review by the_bookworm_rabbit
Hooked by Emily McIntire
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
This book has been popping up on my tiktok and Instagram for ages, so I finally took the plunge and decided to read it.
There were definitely some good parts of the book, but some of it just missed the mark for me.
Hook himself wasn't the greatest character. I have no problem with morally grey love interests, but Hook left something to be desired. The man is meant to be running a criminal empire, but he didn't get his facts straight for most of the things he did. It's kind of hard to believe that he wouldn't look into his people more thoroughly and make sure he was making the right people pay.
Wendy's character was OK despite basically falling for the first guy she thinks doesn't know who her father is despite the warning signs.
The spice was pretty good but definitely won't be everyone's cup of tea. Definitely check trigger warnings as there are mentions of kidnapping, child abuse, and more.
There were definitely some good parts of the book, but some of it just missed the mark for me.
Hook himself wasn't the greatest character. I have no problem with morally grey love interests, but Hook left something to be desired. The man is meant to be running a criminal empire, but he didn't get his facts straight for most of the things he did. It's kind of hard to believe that he wouldn't look into his people more thoroughly and make sure he was making the right people pay.
Wendy's character was OK despite basically falling for the first guy she thinks doesn't know who her father is despite the warning signs.
The spice was pretty good but definitely won't be everyone's cup of tea. Definitely check trigger warnings as there are mentions of kidnapping, child abuse, and more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping and Child abuse