the beginnings of a great unique series.

I was very sceptical about this book due to other reviews. I expected a morally grey romantacy brimming with all those red flags we can't help but love in fiction and well, yea, that's exactly what it was but, with so so much more. This first book leaves us with so many unanswered questions and I get the feeling that like the FMC we are completely in the dark as to what is really going on. there are little snippets and red herrings all over the place and I honestly have no clue where it's all going. my only real criticism is that I don't feel particularly connected to the main characters. the mmc is a total enigma and the FMC is underdeveloped and confused but I understand this is on purpose if a little frustrating. (now writing after finishing book 2 I can confirm that there is significantly more character development in the next book)

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MESSY - but excellent narration

There are a few things you may have to overcome to make it through this book. I made it. Was it worth it? I’m not sure. The first half of the book is very unfocused. However, I was cleaning while I listened to this so made it to the end, which does pick up quite a bit and has suckered me into Book two. More details: The first trope to get over is AGE DIFFERENCE: there is a very weird and sexually charged relationship between the protagonist and her guardian, who has cared for her since she was TWO YEARS OLD. (She’s now 21 so at the LEAST he’s in his 40s). The author seems to be attempting to take the curse of this by claiming he hasn’t really been around, but still. Ick factor. The second trope to overcome is LACK OF COMMUNICATION: these two will talk about jealousy/lust/each other’s smell, usually while pressing each other against walls, but not much else. The third obstacle is that the first half of the book feels purposeless, there’s no mission, no drive, just people doing…stuff. There’s clearly a rich history to WHY these two have been thrown together, but good luck finding out anything about that in this book. There are bits and pieces of other POVs that go nowhere. Characters introduced who have no impact. It’s all very WHAT’S YOUR POINT? Honestly, I thought I’d be returning it, but then it kind of saves itself in the last third. The narration is very good.

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Weird romance

This entire book is about a girl lusting after her father figure. I felt uncomfortable almost the entire book, but I don't have the strength to dnf. I will read in the hopes that the other potential love interest rebuilds my trust in the author. The overarching plot seems interesting, but it gets distracted by the romance. Crossing my fingers book 2 gets better.

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Unexpected

After reading almost every single adult fantasy romance out there, I thought I’ve read all there is, but I was pleasantly surprised by this book. The description labels it right - this book is angsty, hear-breaking and a bit steamy. I’m excited for the next instalment coming out this month.

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Hmmm not sure

So I do enjoy the writing in this book however I’m not so happy with the characters. Firstly Laith needs to get some balls and stop letting him get away with treating her like crap. Really hope she doesn’t end up with Rorden!
And i don’t think I like raised from a baby to lovers trope. Don’t think that’s my cup of tea!

Narration was good though will defo listen to her again!

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