This was just ok. I realized 25% through that i have read this story before just with different names. So for originality this lost me because it was This was just ok. I realized 25% through that i have read this story before just with different names. So for originality this lost me because it was hard to continue on when i knew it couldn’t continue or end any other way than what I predicted. And i was right. Still enjoyable in a way though. ...more
I am disappointed in the buildup to this story. Every book gets you prepared to be immersed in the world of Drayton’s Dolls. Only when you finally getI am disappointed in the buildup to this story. Every book gets you prepared to be immersed in the world of Drayton’s Dolls. Only when you finally get there it is beautifully tame. I did love the idea and how much detail was put into the dolls. It was almost magical.
Once again i am misled and have come to understand that this series just grazes the edge of darkness, it never dives deep and drowns you. I originally gave this a 3 star rating but only because of the temptation given that was never quite satisfied. Other than that this series is a great read and the storylines are very detailed. Yes there is a lot of missed opportunity but not so much that the story is choppy.
Maybe another day i will move on with the series but as of now I believe i am done. ...more
I spent 80% of the book being oh so disappointed in the characters of this story. From the way Harley is mentioned in Bastards and Whiskey, I expectedI spent 80% of the book being oh so disappointed in the characters of this story. From the way Harley is mentioned in Bastards and Whiskey, I expected so much more darkness from him. But boy was I wrong about his twisted mind.
I won’t spoil it so all i can say is i was quite surprised in the end of it all. Everything about this story was COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED!!!!
On another note, i gave it 3 stars because of the ending itself. This was definitely a forced hea. A story like this, that pushed so many boundaries, cannot have a forced ending. Add a few more chapters to ease me into an hea. Don’t just throw it in directly after the game is over!!! ...more
Such a whirlwind of emotional surrender. That is the only thing i can say. Although this is slightly dark, the bigger picture is so much more appealinSuch a whirlwind of emotional surrender. That is the only thing i can say. Although this is slightly dark, the bigger picture is so much more appealing than the twisted picture it could’ve been. Me being me, i am a little sad that scenes with Marco were rushed and kept short. He is the only true darkness in this story. Kenneth, who I absolutely loved (sue me) was fighting a losing battle right from the beginning and he knew it. Anita was just stubborn. I kept waiting for her to just simply ask Kenneth to buy her from Marco but nooooo Ms Difficult, but i guess that would’ve been way too easy. Overall, i am extremely pleased with the development as well as the outcome (and im not one for hea). The characters were just right for the plot itself. I felt the energy of it, my imagination ran with it, and my mind was completely wrapped up in it. Hell i felt invested, hence the reason it is 3am and i have been reading all night. ...more
This was a definitely on the Stockholm Syndrome side of the broad spectrum darkness. My initial thoughts of how this would turn out where completely cThis was a definitely on the Stockholm Syndrome side of the broad spectrum darkness. My initial thoughts of how this would turn out where completely crushed and dragged into hea territory. As i am a lover of the dark and depraved that is truly dark with no rushed unrealistic sign of recovery this lost points.
***SPOILER ALERT*** Don’t continue unless you are prepared.
First of all, the story line had amazing potential to ruffle a few feathers. About 50% of the way through i just knew there was more to Pope than meets the eye. He had all the qualities of the dominant in charge of the situation, using his mothers sickness and wants as a means to get what he wanted. At one point he told Demi that he wanted her from the first time he seen her, RED FLAG! Especially to a reader like me. His demeanor towards Demi and some of the things he said put him in the shoes of the true captor. I was waiting for the other shoe to drop and for him to show his true colors. I even thought that he caused the death because he finally had Demo where he needed her, on his side. Buuut no everything somehow turns out alright and everyone is ultimately a victim of circumstances. I don’t even have words for Demi. She was weak right from the start and, as the synopsis says, the perfect victim.
Really cute story. I like how the relationship development didn’t feel so rushed even though i have NO idea how aurora began to catch feelings for sucReally cute story. I like how the relationship development didn’t feel so rushed even though i have NO idea how aurora began to catch feelings for such an asshole. I figured it would all be based on sexual attraction but what a relief that i was wrong. ...more
This was just sort of ehh to me. Very slow moving storyline with minimal excitement. The development of the main relationship was quite boring even thThis was just sort of ehh to me. Very slow moving storyline with minimal excitement. The development of the main relationship was quite boring even though i did like Tobias’ rebelliousness against his docile life. ...more
What a whirlwind!!!! Lily never disappoints. She can weave a tale so twisted yet too intriguing to pull away. My heart hurt more every page i turned. What a whirlwind!!!! Lily never disappoints. She can weave a tale so twisted yet too intriguing to pull away. My heart hurt more every page i turned. Just when I thought everything would be ok, the world came crashing down. Holden deserved the world to be laid at his feet for the life he endured and the reasons he was forced to cope the way he did. ...more
That a truly captivating story. From beginning to end. I was completely stuck. There was so many twists and turns. So many variables that could changeThat a truly captivating story. From beginning to end. I was completely stuck. There was so many twists and turns. So many variables that could change EVERYTHING at a moment’s notice! I definitely love the constant surprise factor. Granted, the sex seemed to be just thrown into random places. It was like watching the part of the movie where the world is imploding and the main characters take that moment precisely to be intimate. It was definitely steamy but wrongly placed. ...more