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Bound by Rhys Ford

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qutir111's review

adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Look, I really had trouble deciding a rating for this book, because the half of a book you're given is good and intriguing, but did I mention it's basically half (maybe more like 1/3) of an actual book??

I saw lots of cliffhanger warnings and I thought that's fine, I can handle a cliff hanger. This folx, was not a cliffhanger. You are barely into the story and anything happening and then it just...ends.
It really soured whatever feeling I had towards the storyline. The main characters are fine. Personally I'm sort of over tortured bad boy trying to be good, especially in cops. I am really just over cop stories period but that's on me haha.

As for reading the second one, maybe. But if its gonna be a repeat of this book with barely any meat between two meandering buns, I'm out.

teresab78's review

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4.0

That ending!

This was urban fantasy with a hint of romance to come. More along the lines of The Kai Gracen series. It is visceral and graphic in the murder and violence but I liked the characters and the promise of more.

meghanreadsmm's review

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3.0

I've given this 4 stars with the proviso that the next installment comes out SOON. Because this story ends with a massive cliff-hanger. While it is the start of a good story line, I do wish it had been published as a more complete story. While we get to know Spencer and some of his history, Xian's character and history are still largely giant mysteries. There's just enough story to be a novella, but I'll hold further review til the next installment comes out.

mbrown13669's review

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5.0

Ok, first of all, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Cliff hanger! I mean....you leave it there!

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I need to know if Spencer is going to freak out or not! What's going to happen? Will Xian have his heart broken again?! Also, didn't see THAT coming, his partner is in on it! You can't leave us there! I mean, you obviously can since you did, but my soul!

emhamill's review

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4.0

Oh man...I hate waiting on serials, dang it! But it’s another brilliant story from Ford, so naturally I am instantly hooked. I’ll just have to bear it. Detectives and demons, oh my...

imzadirose's review

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3.0

3.5 stars really. But didn't hold me enough to read the next so rated down. Be prepared for it to end awkwardly - it feels more like it ends just when it should be getting going. It was alright? Meh.