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The Orc's Rage
by Lyonne Riley
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Genre: Adult Dark PNR
Spice: 4.5/5 š¶ļø
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*
The Catalog: FM, human x orc, captor & captive, morally black MMC, āyouāre just my concubine,ā slow burn feelings, forced proximity, only one bed, idiots in love, breeding (resulting in pregnancy), and more
My Blurb: Sold as a young girl by her own family for a cow, Cedar isnāt even surprised when sheās taken as a war prize by an Orc warrior. After all, her life has been nothing but trading one master for another. She may not understand Orcs, or their culture, but she does understand that although sheās a concubine, sheās never been treated better. As for Lord Kargorr, he took the human for one purpose: breeding half-orc warriors of his own. He wasnāt supposed to have feelings for the firecracker warming his bed, in fact, he had planned on finding more human women. But thereās something about Cedar that calls to every instinct he possesses.
Thoughts:
Admittedly, I almost didnāt read this based on the CWs. Depending on how non-con is written, I sometimes have to avoid it, so I was uncertain. However, a trusted friend read it first and was able to describe the context so that I could make an informed decision. Please check the CWs for yourself so that you can make the right decision for you.
Now, on to the story itself.
This book is prime monster smut, yāall. Yes, there is a plot in all of the breeding, and I actually enjoyed the orcish war and politics. Kargorr is a really interesting character and this book is the perfect example of how monster romance can explore characters that would never work in human romance, simply because the character is NOT human. Kargorr is not a great maleāin fact, for humans, he is a terrible villain. Even for the FMC, he can be the villain. But he can also be a really doting and caring orc for Cedar.
A large portion of the book was dedicated to the relationship, and eventual romance, between the main characters, and their plethora of sex. I aināt complaining. It was actually so well done and I enjoyed their slow burn love a lot.
The only reason that I didnāt give this 5āļø is because I did feel the ending was a little abrupt and would have loved an epilogue or at least a little bit more of a conclusion on some of the things in their relationship.
Spice: 4.5/5 š¶ļø
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre*
The Catalog: FM, human x orc, captor & captive, morally black MMC, āyouāre just my concubine,ā slow burn feelings, forced proximity, only one bed, idiots in love, breeding (resulting in pregnancy), and more
My Blurb: Sold as a young girl by her own family for a cow, Cedar isnāt even surprised when sheās taken as a war prize by an Orc warrior. After all, her life has been nothing but trading one master for another. She may not understand Orcs, or their culture, but she does understand that although sheās a concubine, sheās never been treated better. As for Lord Kargorr, he took the human for one purpose: breeding half-orc warriors of his own. He wasnāt supposed to have feelings for the firecracker warming his bed, in fact, he had planned on finding more human women. But thereās something about Cedar that calls to every instinct he possesses.
Thoughts:
Admittedly, I almost didnāt read this based on the CWs. Depending on how non-con is written, I sometimes have to avoid it, so I was uncertain. However, a trusted friend read it first and was able to describe the context so that I could make an informed decision. Please check the CWs for yourself so that you can make the right decision for you.
Now, on to the story itself.
This book is prime monster smut, yāall. Yes, there is a plot in all of the breeding, and I actually enjoyed the orcish war and politics. Kargorr is a really interesting character and this book is the perfect example of how monster romance can explore characters that would never work in human romance, simply because the character is NOT human. Kargorr is not a great maleāin fact, for humans, he is a terrible villain. Even for the FMC, he can be the villain. But he can also be a really doting and caring orc for Cedar.
A large portion of the book was dedicated to the relationship, and eventual romance, between the main characters, and their plethora of sex. I aināt complaining. It was actually so well done and I enjoyed their slow burn love a lot.
The only reason that I didnāt give this 5āļø is because I did feel the ending was a little abrupt and would have loved an epilogue or at least a little bit more of a conclusion on some of the things in their relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder, Pregnancy, War