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A review by loverofromance
Bound by Destiny by Ryan Michele
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Book Evaluation:
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Overall View: β¨β¨β¨.5
First Impressions
Bound by Destiny is the fifth installment in the Ravage MC Bound series. I really had no idea what I was getting into with this one if I am being honest. I wish that I had done some research on the content of this story before jumping right in. Most of her books, you can easily just jump into. But this one has some tropes that may be difficult for some readers and you may want to know beforehand before just jumping into this one. I almost DNF'd this book because I was not a fan of the first half of the story. I was really hoping that this would be Micah's story but it definitely felt a bit off. I do know that we get his full story later in the series.
First Line
"Hey" I answer the door with a smile on my face as I step aside for Micah to come through.
What I Loved
So there were some aspects that I really enjoyed. The plot of the story outside of the romance was very intriguing. We see some character growth from all characters involved but most especially Micah and Emery. I really enjoyed the chemistry that grows between Jacks and Emery, it was so fun to witness it grow throughout the story. We also see the relationship between Micah and MC and how tense that is. To be honest I don't even remember what he did that was so wrong when he was young, but we do see him face up to the consequences and make some choices that I think in the long run will make him a better man. And even though at first you want Micah and Emery to be together, once it gets to the later half of the story, you can see how together Emery and Jacks become together in this one. Their chemistry and connection is powerful and poginant at times and you really feel how they are "it" for each other.
What I Struggled With
The love triangle and how the MC treats Micah, most especially his father. I am not a fan in how these MC members treat their kids. I will never enjoy reading a love triangle and this one I wasn't able to mentally prepare for and it was just written in a way that wasn't going to endear me much.
Narration
The narration was actually pretty well on this one, I breezed pretty quickly throughout this one here.
Overall View
Bound by Destiny is a unique dynamic of elements that the author is able to bring together and really has you pulling for "THE" couple in the end.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance
Character Types: Bikers
Themes: Childhood Ties, Danger, Hot Smexy Times, Dirty Talkin, Childhood Encounter
Tropes:Unrequited Lovers, Slow Burn, Grumpy Sunshine, Friends to Lovers, Rags to Riches
Character Types: Second Chance, Love Triangle
Book Perspective
Multiple POV's
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship Conflict
Song This Book Inspires
The Roads by Jonah Kagen
Recommendation For Reading Order
The serial plot will make more sense if you read in order, but you can read as a standalone if needed.
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Narrators:
C.J. Bloom, Troy Duran
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₯π₯
Relationship Building: πππ
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¨.5
First Impressions
Bound by Destiny is the fifth installment in the Ravage MC Bound series. I really had no idea what I was getting into with this one if I am being honest. I wish that I had done some research on the content of this story before jumping right in. Most of her books, you can easily just jump into. But this one has some tropes that may be difficult for some readers and you may want to know beforehand before just jumping into this one. I almost DNF'd this book because I was not a fan of the first half of the story. I was really hoping that this would be Micah's story but it definitely felt a bit off. I do know that we get his full story later in the series.
First Line
"Hey" I answer the door with a smile on my face as I step aside for Micah to come through.
What I Loved
So there were some aspects that I really enjoyed. The plot of the story outside of the romance was very intriguing. We see some character growth from all characters involved but most especially Micah and Emery. I really enjoyed the chemistry that grows between Jacks and Emery, it was so fun to witness it grow throughout the story. We also see the relationship between Micah and MC and how tense that is. To be honest I don't even remember what he did that was so wrong when he was young, but we do see him face up to the consequences and make some choices that I think in the long run will make him a better man. And even though at first you want Micah and Emery to be together, once it gets to the later half of the story, you can see how together Emery and Jacks become together in this one. Their chemistry and connection is powerful and poginant at times and you really feel how they are "it" for each other.
What I Struggled With
The love triangle and how the MC treats Micah, most especially his father. I am not a fan in how these MC members treat their kids. I will never enjoy reading a love triangle and this one I wasn't able to mentally prepare for and it was just written in a way that wasn't going to endear me much.
Narration
The narration was actually pretty well on this one, I breezed pretty quickly throughout this one here.
Overall View
Bound by Destiny is a unique dynamic of elements that the author is able to bring together and really has you pulling for "THE" couple in the end.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance
Character Types: Bikers
Themes: Childhood Ties, Danger, Hot Smexy Times, Dirty Talkin, Childhood Encounter
Tropes:Unrequited Lovers, Slow Burn, Grumpy Sunshine, Friends to Lovers, Rags to Riches
Character Types: Second Chance, Love Triangle
Book Perspective
Multiple POV's
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship Conflict
Song This Book Inspires
The Roads by Jonah Kagen
Recommendation For Reading Order
The serial plot will make more sense if you read in order, but you can read as a standalone if needed.
Steam/Spice Explanations
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Narrators:
C.J. Bloom, Troy Duran