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minerva_library's Reviews (83)
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is one of those romance books that I quickly devoured, but after a few months, I wasn't left with any lasting emotions towards it. I know I enjoyed it, I know I enjoyed the awakening in the characters and how that fueled their intimate relationship, but I can't quite say that even the names of the characters stuck with me. Now that doesn't mean I wouldn't enjoy reading it again or even reading other titles by the author. It was a spicy read, and I enjoyed the change up in tropes as it's not often I read hockey romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My dad first recommended this to me. He knew I have enjoyed dark elements with a twist in comics before, and anthropomorphic characters. I know some people don't enjoy the "villain" also being the protagonist, but I enjoy shows like Dexter and similar. I enjoyed the art and how it was soft but just there in the background, like something out of the corner of your eye, something unnerving was there to be seen. The sharp contrast of the bold colors (like the blood on the cover) to the green of the trees.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
emotional
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:
No
This book is definitely a case of the spice basically pushes the plot. Spice is MMMF and starts early on (like first chapter or so) and though it's not necessarily a "bodice-ripper" it's also not for the faint of heart, or those that want an intricately plotted novel. It did have (limited) world-building that the plot and the characters were immersed in, and I liked that this wasn't necessarily a damsel in distress female protagonist either.
Probably not suited for those that don't enjoy erotica material for the sake of erotica as the plot isn't overly complex, and in-fact depends entirely on the intimacy of the characters. However, I enjoyed what world-building, political conflict, and urban fantast elements were woven into this novel.
Probably not suited for those that don't enjoy erotica material for the sake of erotica as the plot isn't overly complex, and in-fact depends entirely on the intimacy of the characters. However, I enjoyed what world-building, political conflict, and urban fantast elements were woven into this novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, Pregnancy
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury