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kahlan_2891's review

4.25
adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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elizee's review

3.0
mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

it was very much lackluster. i had high expectations going into this duology (but thats my fault) because i had just finished reading 'lords of mercy" which exceeded my expectations and so from that high... this didn't cut it. I feel like this book would have benefited from a trilogy or even a longer book 1. I just wish there were more tension and that the authors concentrated more on the enemies before they went to lovers.

Like 2 weeks isnt enough to get the mc to fall hell over heels over these boys. the thing is dont mind insta- love, but i was not here for it in this story, or maybe the way it was fleshed out.

Maybe i'm a bit depraved as i needed more traumatic shit to happen, but then again like i said, the royals of Forsyth ruined my reading expectations when it comes to bully romance ( besides zodiac academy).

Im gonna finish the duology coz its a very quick read, but yeah...

Also, im a bit put off with how Briar is navigating her friendship with Simone and Jack... those a genuine poeples and it should be understandable how they feel. It's like she aint have regards for them despite her knowing  why they're apprehensive of the "kings".
maybe the boys, especially samson will be able to be truthful and vulnerable with them bc Micah was their friend

alos, it was on the boring side, the wasn't any intrigue.... like... thee's so much potential, but yeah...

Anyways, I rated this book a 3 but it's very much giving a 2.5-75... we'll see if i change the rating in the future.  
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vicktorea's review

2.5
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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honeyitsbee's review

DID NOT FINISH

Barely got like what? 10 chapters in maybe? and i already don’t like it. It almost seemed like being a SA survivor was her only personality trait. 

The stepbrother is already sickening as fuck. beyond annoying and again i didn’t read enough to get a lot of info about his friends but none of them stood out and seem to be just annoying. 

Boring. So boring. Yeah it’s a no for me.

ajademv's review

4.0

The Queen takes the Kings down a peg or two!

Despite this being a bully romance, it didn’t really last that long and there weren’t a lot of bullying before they managed to let out all that anger… through another outlet. This is a fast burn romance where there’s a lot of steamy scenes, with just the right amount of plot. Expect to get to touch what haunts our main characters, and what about their backgrounds made them the way they are.

I’m hoping for a little more action in the next and final book, rather than more steamy scenes but I honestly can’t complain that much because they were all very hot. I liked the addition of Samson in the harem and how he gives some sort of balance with the alphaholes and I wish I can know about him more. I need a lot of answers and I can’t wait for the next book!

ingomiel's review

3.25
lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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taylor31984's review

4.0

This was my very first RH. I saw a TikTok from the author about it and immediately was intrigued. Did not disappoint! Great characters. Very steamy. So much fun!
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nlt's review

DID NOT FINISH: 61%

Boring

livia_lentner's review

5.0
adventurous funny inspiring mysterious fast-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

georgina27's review

3.75
challenging dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated