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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
This book gave me everything that I wanted. It gave me an alpha male that thinks he is undeserving of love and affection. It gave me a down on her luck female character that was very independent and prideful. And the usual the alpha male swooping in to save her and her hour of need. I understand how books like this can be Hella problematic. But the romance novel love her and me is OK with that.
As per usual, it takes me a while to get used to the authors style of writing as she can be very long-winded and descriptive. But once the plot gets going, then the story is full steam ahead and her book becomes a complete page turner. Silas and Haley were adorable and meant for each other. There were times where Silas is dominant persona was a bit cheesy but again this is what I expect from a book by this author. I will say that Haley‘s pride was not annoying in this book because she unlike characters from other books like this that I have read had no problem taking help when needed. And she constantly reminded Silas that while she understood his need for control she was fully capable to make the decision of whether or not to be in a relationship with him knowing his lifestyle was dangerous and could bring her harm. That was the best thing about her character in this book and I am happy that she had her say and made Silas understand this in the end.
The ending to this book was super cheesy but again I fully expect this from this author. This was a good read to dive into for a good story without thinking too far into how far the story is from actual reality. Of the three books in the series this one was definitely my favorite.
Trigger Warning: violence against women, reliving childhood trauma and abuse, alpha males (a lot of them)
As per usual, it takes me a while to get used to the authors style of writing as she can be very long-winded and descriptive. But once the plot gets going, then the story is full steam ahead and her book becomes a complete page turner. Silas and Haley were adorable and meant for each other. There were times where Silas is dominant persona was a bit cheesy but again this is what I expect from a book by this author. I will say that Haley‘s pride was not annoying in this book because she unlike characters from other books like this that I have read had no problem taking help when needed. And she constantly reminded Silas that while she understood his need for control she was fully capable to make the decision of whether or not to be in a relationship with him knowing his lifestyle was dangerous and could bring her harm. That was the best thing about her character in this book and I am happy that she had her say and made Silas understand this in the end.
The ending to this book was super cheesy but again I fully expect this from this author. This was a good read to dive into for a good story without thinking too far into how far the story is from actual reality. Of the three books in the series this one was definitely my favorite.
Trigger Warning: violence against women, reliving childhood trauma and abuse, alpha males (a lot of them)
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Don’t read this book…just don’t. I felt like I was reading the same things over and over and over again. This book could have been 50 pages and the writing was poor. This wounded guy becomes obsessed with her, they both get conflicted and in their head the second the other person leaves or makes one little comment and communication sucks. He’s big bad security for the city and she just lost all her money due to a scam. He becomes her whole world and only family.
Maya needs to switch it up a bit in the spice writing department as well. Always slamming it in immediately(SHES A VIRGIN HELLO OW) but there were a lot of sex scenes. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Maya needs to switch it up a bit in the spice writing department as well. Always slamming it in immediately
have been ~~going thru it 🤪🤪🤪~~ so ofc I turned to a v specific trope/genre only to once again hate the book and the genre and myself🥰
parts of this (the plot as well as the dialogue and the writing) are so jarring and so bad esp in the beginning but also afterwards, the plot feels repetitive and or unorginal and also boring, a lot of it if for or by convience I felt? and I don't think everything is explained or developed
the only time I think I was not reading it for the sake of it was when the girl was attacked the first time and when the guy was opening up to her
i don't know what that says about me but
parts of this (the plot as well as the dialogue and the writing) are so jarring and so bad esp in the beginning but also afterwards, the plot feels repetitive and or unorginal and also boring, a lot of it if for or by convience I felt? and I don't think everything is explained or developed
i don't know what that says about me but
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual violence
Minor: Death of parent
This could have been much better than it was. I wish Maddox had a book though!
Made the mistake of reading while pregnant. Quite an emotional rollercoaster and I'm very happy to find a woman who can stand her own now incorporated into the family even if the men are very protective of their women. I truly hope Gia is okay, I wish I knew more about her and Thane. Also, I appreciate that there's more oral involved lol
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not for me. I really don't enjoy reading about rich, unrepentant criminals and how they get whatever they want and alsothe innocent virgin who falls in love with them.
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This could have easily been a Highlander book. I’m begging publishers to let Maya Banks write Highlander books again.