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daniagnello 's review for:
Queen of Vengeance
by Jessica Jude
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
First read: June 2025
Song pairing: “False God” – Taylor Swift
Song pairing: “False God” – Taylor Swift
I finished this in 3 days (mom life- got a chokehold)! I couldn’t stop thinking about it and sneaking in chapters when I could, and staying up extra late to see what would happen next!! My mind kept racing and wanting to find out just who the Wolf was! I was back and forth with almost every character! And the ending!?! I need more from poker night!! I just need to know what is going to happen next!!!
Vibes are raw and the character drama is intimate. While I didn’t quite get the GG vibes- I understood where it was coming from and would’ve loved more of the friend group interaction to get that feel, although without spoilers I also see why there wasn’t as much.
The spice was open door, it felt like a quick glance, but never felt forced. It was well-paced, but wouldn’t have minded if it had been longer. What is here though does fit the tone and character growth.
Who it’d be perfect for: Rich Girl x Blue Collar Boy, Enemies to Lovers, Touch her and suffer consequences.
It was fast paced, full of inner conflict, emotional stakes, and character driven tension.
One of my favorite relationships was Briar & Lux. Just had a lot of heart - it’s definitely a relationship I’ve held dear myself.
Overall, I loved it! The pacing, emotional depth, and banter between Lux & Slate made it memorable. That said, I do wish the revenge thread from the last poker night was developed… I truly hope we get to see how that ends!
Thanks for giving me the chance to read this ARC, Jessica!!
Vibes are raw and the character drama is intimate. While I didn’t quite get the GG vibes- I understood where it was coming from and would’ve loved more of the friend group interaction to get that feel, although without spoilers I also see why there wasn’t as much.
The spice was open door, it felt like a quick glance, but never felt forced. It was well-paced, but wouldn’t have minded if it had been longer. What is here though does fit the tone and character growth.
Who it’d be perfect for: Rich Girl x Blue Collar Boy, Enemies to Lovers, Touch her and suffer consequences.
It was fast paced, full of inner conflict, emotional stakes, and character driven tension.
One of my favorite relationships was Briar & Lux. Just had a lot of heart - it’s definitely a relationship I’ve held dear myself.
Overall, I loved it! The pacing, emotional depth, and banter between Lux & Slate made it memorable. That said, I do wish the revenge thread from the last poker night was developed… I truly hope we get to see how that ends!
Thanks for giving me the chance to read this ARC, Jessica!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Medical content
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Gaslighting