A simple western romance with an a bit more spice than usual. Only the hero and heroine get any character development (the outlaw husband in particulaA simple western romance with an a bit more spice than usual. Only the hero and heroine get any character development (the outlaw husband in particular is just a caricature), and the story itself wasn't enough to stand on it's own. A quick, enjoyable escape, but ultimately forgettable.
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A simple western romance with an a bit more spice than usual. Only the hero and heroine get any character development (the outlaw husband in particular is just a caricature), and the story itself wasn't enough to stand on it's own. A quick, enjoyable escape, but ultimately forgettable....more
Oh, damnit, I'm crying again. This book just tears my heart out, so much happiness and hope and love. It's impossible to read the wedding scene withouOh, damnit, I'm crying again. This book just tears my heart out, so much happiness and hope and love. It's impossible to read the wedding scene without thinking of my own parents, and seeing those pieces of their life painted with happiness and romance is such a wonderful experience.
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Oh, damnit, I'm crying again. This book just tears my heart out, so much happiness and hope and love. It's impossible to read the wedding scene without thinking of my own parents, and seeing those pieces of their life painted with happiness and romance is such a wonderful experience....more
Despite the fact that I couldn't stand the heroine for the first few chapters (she's a jerk when nervous, apparently), and the fact that I'm still notDespite the fact that I couldn't stand the heroine for the first few chapters (she's a jerk when nervous, apparently), and the fact that I'm still not sure if these two getting together constitutes a "happily ever after", the emotional and sexual potency of this book is definitely worth each star. Reminiscent of Megan Hart, Spencer and Lydia are utterly human in their flaws and shortcomings.
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Despite the fact that I couldn't stand the heroine for the first few chapters (she's a jerk when nervous, apparently), and the fact that I'm still not sure if these two getting together constitutes a "happily ever after", the emotional and sexual potency of this book is definitely worth each star. Reminiscent of Megan Hart, Spencer and Lydia are utterly human in their flaws and shortcomings....more
I have mixed feelings about this one. Logan is certainly an emotionally unavailable ass, and his grasp of consent is a little worrisome, but I enjoyedI have mixed feelings about this one. Logan is certainly an emotionally unavailable ass, and his grasp of consent is a little worrisome, but I enjoyed Kiri (except when she was submitting to that dingus). I was invested in the story until a rather abrupt ending, I assume truncated to make way for book 2? (Looks like no, the brothers star books 2 and 3. I assume Logan’s relationship with Kiri will be further resolved, but I’m not in a hurry to find out).
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I have mixed feelings about this one. Logan is certainly an emotionally unavailable ass, and his grasp of consent is a little worrisome, but I enjoyed Kiri (except when she was submitting to that dingus). I was invested in the story until a rather abrupt ending, I assume truncated to make way for book 2? (Looks like no, the brothers star books 2 and 3. I assume Logan’s relationship with Kiri will be further resolved, but I’m not in a hurry to find out)....more
A dark, dark breed of fantasy, where the magic and monsters in the world are more likely to prey upon children's bones than protect them. Wade into thA dark, dark breed of fantasy, where the magic and monsters in the world are more likely to prey upon children's bones than protect them. Wade into the horror and cruelty, plunge into this war, and even the hope hidden within carries betrayal and sadness.
MONSTRESS has a direct tap into the horror underlying mythology and fairy tales. Magic is no guarantee of safety or protection, but more likely makes you a target for people intent on harvesting your body parts. And this is a world of women, turning the usual female: male ratio on its head. But gender doesn't soften the cruelty of guards or the zealotry of cults. Children are drawn as fluffy, big-eyed sprites, making it all the more painful when they are dehumanized and abused.
This is fantasy with blood dripping from its claws, horror pumping through its veins. I can't say it is comfortable, but I will say it's unforgettable.
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Sexual content: None.
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A dark, dark breed of fantasy, where the magic and monsters in the world are more likely to prey upon children's bones than protect them. Wade into the horror and cruelty, plunge into this war, and even the hope hidden within carries betrayal and sadness.
MONSTRESS has a direct tap into the horror underlying mythology and fairy tales. Magic is no guarantee of safety or protection, but more likely makes you a target for people intent on harvesting your body parts. And this is a world of women, turning the usual female: male ratio on its head. But gender doesn't soften the cruelty of guards or the zealotry of cults. Children are drawn as fluffy, big-eyed sprites, making it all the more painful when they are dehumanized and abused.
This is fantasy with blood dripping from its claws, horror pumping through its veins. I can't say it is comfortable, but I will say it's unforgettable.
The same melodrama vibe as Catherine and Heathcliff, but without anything to really hold the story together. This book is recognizable tropes that proThe same melodrama vibe as Catherine and Heathcliff, but without anything to really hold the story together. This book is recognizable tropes that prompt an autonomic response in my Romance Brain, without any depth to make me really feel anything. ...more
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