This was fun but pretty average in terms of the quality of the romance.
I liked the fantasy aspect a lot in this book maybe because it made a lot moreThis was fun but pretty average in terms of the quality of the romance.
I liked the fantasy aspect a lot in this book maybe because it made a lot more sense and things were tying up.
I’d definitely say that these are not written to be standalones even though the couples are different in each book. Characters from previous books make appearances and have a major role in the overarching plot.
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Wait why have I never heard of this before omg the cover makes me think it’s some thriller book but in reality it’s like a dark romance about smutty pWait why have I never heard of this before omg the cover makes me think it’s some thriller book but in reality it’s like a dark romance about smutty primal kink??? ...more
The book started off really rocky tbh. The dialogue was choppy and awkward. The inner monologue was flat but had more personality than the actual dialThe book started off really rocky tbh. The dialogue was choppy and awkward. The inner monologue was flat but had more personality than the actual dialogue. It took a good chunk of the book to adjust to the writing style and eventually I started enjoying it.
It’s very smutty for sure. Their relationship did feel substantial but it also went too fast. The emotional aspect was written at an odd pace.
The writing style was also inconsistent. Easygoing and playful one second and then it becomes almost formal the next. And not only in the inner monologue but the actual dialogue has unnatural vocab.
Idk why it was irking me so bad but it just felt annoying and took me out of the story.
Other than that the story was pretty interesting. Kept me hooked enough to stay till the end. Ngl tho the ending was kinda anticlimactic?
It was fast paced enough it took me out of my slump so I’m calling this a win ...more
This book was so adorable. The rambling, the softness, the sweet caresses, thoughtful — and sometimes thoughtless — actions haha I enjoyed it all.
JunThis book was so adorable. The rambling, the softness, the sweet caresses, thoughtful — and sometimes thoughtless — actions haha I enjoyed it all.
Juniper was comfort in a character. Her overthinking, her constant comparisons to fictional worlds. She was so relatable. From her love of romance to romantasy, it all endeared her to me even more.
James and his juniper proof thermos cups and coffee shop t-shirts ugh he was so cuteeee ...more
This book was so unique and refreshing. I’ve not been this sucked in by a book in a MINUTE.
LISTEN TO ME AND ADD THIS TO UR TBRS UR NOT GNA WANT TO MISThis book was so unique and refreshing. I’ve not been this sucked in by a book in a MINUTE.
LISTEN TO ME AND ADD THIS TO UR TBRS UR NOT GNA WANT TO MISS THIS ONEEEEE
It was the only book I read consecutively for days without reading any other book in between (this might be a given for most ppl but trust me it’s a miracle for someone like me who usually rotates like three books at once). Keeping my attention like this isn’t easy but man am I in love with everything about this book??? Like what do u mean it’s over ...more
The blurb sounded so interesting but unfortunately this was a complete miss for me.
Couldn’t connect to the characters at all. The storyline felt so fThe blurb sounded so interesting but unfortunately this was a complete miss for me.
Couldn’t connect to the characters at all. The storyline felt so flimsy and chaotic. I felt no chemistry between the fmc and mmc, their meet cute was also a mess.
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It started off really good. The first half had me gripped and I was loving the direction of the story until it shifted and it felt like it dragged.
ThIt started off really good. The first half had me gripped and I was loving the direction of the story until it shifted and it felt like it dragged.
The characters were genuinely complimentary. Perfectly made for each other lmao. The chemistry and tension was sooo good the first half like damn it had me biting my knuckles with anticipation.
Them getting together so quickly wasn’t the problem for me because I’m usually not bothered about if it’s insta lust or slow burn, I enjoy both. My problem i think was with the proportions of smut that left little room for the plot and emotional development. It felt a little tired and their primal kink lost its shine after the first six times.
I was expecting a spicy good time not a smutty good time so if ur going in without knowing much then i hope this appropriately adjusts those expectations for u.
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I got the arc omg! I wasn’t expecting to be accepted but I’m litch so happyyyyy!! I’ve read the authors other book and loved it so I can’t wait to see how this one turns out ...more
Rival Assassins that have to work together — it sounded so good in theory but it kind of fell flat for me.
It felt a little rushed and disjointed. MayRival Assassins that have to work together — it sounded so good in theory but it kind of fell flat for me.
It felt a little rushed and disjointed. Maybe it was because I was in a slump the entire time I read this but this didn’t capture my attention the way I wanted it to.
The romance was very bland and felt forced. The plot was more interesting and the only reason I stayed till the end.
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It would’ve been four stars but the third act break up felt so silly and unnecessary to me.
The fmc as much as she was funny and headstrong she was alIt would’ve been four stars but the third act break up felt so silly and unnecessary to me.
The fmc as much as she was funny and headstrong she was also rlly stubborn for no reason at all? She would be wilfully ignorant about things that were so fucking obvious it was too annoying.
The mmc had me cackling over his clap backs pls their banter was hilarious. Best thing about the book for sureeee.
Overall this was a fun book and helped me get out of my slump quickly!
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This was SUCH a good time omg I loved it. I had average expectations going in but it really exceeded that and more. I would find myself thinking aboutThis was SUCH a good time omg I loved it. I had average expectations going in but it really exceeded that and more. I would find myself thinking about going back to this book any time I wasn’t reading. I loved the characters and the story and the setup.
Priscilla was litch the cutest button I swearrrr she’s adorable but also competent and really loveable. She did make some silly decisions which I ignored lmao. Her inner monologue was so comforting bc she’s an overthinker and I felt that on a deeper level ...more