marialetto 's review for:

Queen of Vengeance by Jessica Jude

4.5

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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4.50 ✨

Overall: Lux is undoubtedly the Queen of my heart after this book!! I loved her in book 1, and she was even better in this book! Her love for others, fighting for what she wants, and her grit make her so amazing! 

Tropes + vibes: 

🤍 enemies to lovers

🩷 bad boy x it girl

🖤 touch her + d!e

🤍 slow burn

🩷 dual POV

🖤 grumpy x snarky 

Bookish Thoughts: I really loved Lux and Slate! After reading book 1 to get familiar with the characters, I was so excited to dive into Lux’s story. 

Lux is truly a queen. She’s so graceful, so strong, and so stoic… until she meets Slate. She keeps her grace and strength, but the fact that this rugged bad boy helps Lux to find her soft side is so beautiful. I was obsessed with how much Slate was obsessed with Lux. The way he cared for her, helped her to feel safe and secure after so many years of fending for herself, was so warm and comforting. Don’t get me wrong, Slate was every bit of the tough hardass that I was hoping for in a bad boy, but his softness for Lux got me every time. 

The plot line was dark and engaging. I spent the whole book on the edge of my seat, trying to figure out all the angles and players. 🕵🏻‍♀️ I also loved Briar and thought she was such a little sweetheart. 💕

The spice was definitely spicy in this story! So many great intimate moments! Slate being able to be a safe space for Lux after her history made these scenes even more powerful for the story. 

And the ending? I see you Miss Jessica! Looking forward to book 3! ❤️‍🔥