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leslecturesdeloanne's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death, Racism, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
deannajamie37's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I know Fallon is meant to be very naive and struggling to grasp the new normal of the world, but it took her so long to realize some things that it drive me nuts. I also was pissed that Lore just never corrected her. But when they did get together and the story really picked up, it was awesome.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual content and War
Minor: Kidnapping
spaghettii's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Fallon is still dumb as hell but it's whatever
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
stuffed_with_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Enjoyed it more than the first book, with further expansion of the world. The side characters continue to shine, but I finally came around to the main character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
draconicmama's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this series so much. The world building is so creative and I love it. The plot is a bit slower in this one than the last and I am annoyed by the secrets trope within it, but I still loved this book.
I will say that the switch from enemies to lovers did feel a little fast once it finally happened, but I was so excited when it did! I do hope our girl ends up being a little less whiny from here on out though.
I will be buying the next ebook. I will probably end up buying this series as trophy shelf books too, to be honest. I really like this one. I can't wait to read more Wildenstein books.
I will say that the switch from enemies to lovers did feel a little fast once it finally happened, but I was so excited when it did! I do hope our girl ends up being a little less whiny from here on out though.
I will be buying the next ebook. I will probably end up buying this series as trophy shelf books too, to be honest. I really like this one. I can't wait to read more Wildenstein books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Twice characters are drugged without their consentkbowles24's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Gore, Misogyny, Grief, and Murder
dkgreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Gah! This series is SO GOOD! There was some unfortunate withholding of information/misunderstandings that had me screaming, “JUST TELL HER ALREADY!” and Fallon was infuriatingly stubborn for the first 3/4 of the book (kind of understandable, but still), but I seriously CANNOT get enough of this story! On to book three!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
allisonk9's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
mmagaro's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
While HoBW was quite slow-paced, this book really kicks it up a notch after about halfway through. The plot deepens, the politics are much more complex than initially anticipated, and the slow burn romance finally pays off.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
gimmiiie's review against another edition
I almost DNF'd this book a lot sooner. I put it down for awhile before giving it another shot in hopes.
And I had so much hope forFallon to put Lore in his place for his controlling, possessive ways. I kept hoping until the public bath scene where he basically said he can touch her w/o consent as they're mates. Like nope. People in relationships can still say no. They have their own autonomy. . The world building is neat but because of the above I just can't.
And I had so much hope for
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Classism