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heabooknerd's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like BOUND TO THE MONARCHS so much more but the execution just didn't quite get there for me. On a positive note I really liked the world building and found it all really interesting, though definitely check out the glossary because it's pretty complex. While the world was cool there were a few things that weren't overly explained or were only explained toward the end of the book so that was a little frustrating. The whole book is told through Vitora's POV so she comes across as a very developed character while Matilda and Antonio felt more flat. Other than being monarchs and dominant their personalities are lacking compared to Vitoria.
That being said, I did like the three together as a triad I just wish a few things had been done better in the relationship. The transition from strangers talking to all of a sudden getting sexual was a little abrupt and communication was pretty lacking. Matilda and Antonio wanted Vitora to act as a submissive, in and out of the bedroom, but they never really explained what they meant and then would get upset with Vitoria when she messed up.
There was a lot of potential here but in the end it didn't really work for me.
Content Warning: References to physical disabilities and violence against the heroine because of her disability
That being said, I did like the three together as a triad I just wish a few things had been done better in the relationship. The transition from strangers talking to all of a sudden getting sexual was a little abrupt and communication was pretty lacking. Matilda and Antonio wanted Vitora to act as a submissive, in and out of the bedroom, but they never really explained what they meant and then would get upset with Vitoria when she messed up.
There was a lot of potential here but in the end it didn't really work for me.
Content Warning: References to physical disabilities and violence against the heroine because of her disability
halfacenturyreader's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
madeline_the_terrible's review
3.0
The CACCOON
Taking off a full star for the frequent referenced THE CACCOON AROUND HER HEART. I get it. It's the mating bond but darn if it's not annoying. Otherwise this is a good BDSM fantasy.
Taking off a full star for the frequent referenced THE CACCOON AROUND HER HEART. I get it. It's the mating bond but darn if it's not annoying. Otherwise this is a good BDSM fantasy.
jessreads137's review
4.0
My only complaint is that Brooke Winters doesn't have more books for me to read! This book has an interesting fantasy setting, a solid shifter romance set up, a triad that includes sapphic romance, and chronic illness representation! While I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the representation I enjoyed the survival story aspect being told from the perspective of a person who also has to consider their physical limitations when navigating the world.
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