So many positive reviews on this one, but I'm just bored with it. At 86% I'm just scrolling past the sex scenes to get on with the story; it really isSo many positive reviews on this one, but I'm just bored with it. At 86% I'm just scrolling past the sex scenes to get on with the story; it really is too much.
I can't see how the storyline has been stretched for so many books. There's an awful lot of internal monologue between the twins, and it's too similar to each other to contribute anything to the story by hearing it again. Instead of being spellbound, characters seem to turn into totally different people using language so out of character it's laughable - and it's not meant to be funny.
Borderline dnf this series. This is a far cry from the quality writing of Zodiac Academy!...more
This book had a lot of hype from folks who'd enjoyed similar books to me, but in short: I found it an average read, predictable, and I won't be continThis book had a lot of hype from folks who'd enjoyed similar books to me, but in short: I found it an average read, predictable, and I won't be continuing the series.
The author fell into many of the predictable traps and stereotypes when reaching for "Romance". Young beautiful good-girl who's had bad sex one time but has had a very sheltered life, meets much older bad-boy who's very sexually experienced and loves to go down on a girl. MFC was a damsel, who lost sight of her purpose because she was too lost in the MMC, very dependent on the big, powerful man and was regularly unable to succeed without his help. Although the MMC was interesting at first, he became too repetitive to stay interesting. Of course - they were in love after just a few days.
I did enjoy the storyline of the book, capturing the darker side of fantasy with psychological impact, mind-games, gothicism, violent themes used throughout the trials; but sadly it felt that the storyline came second to the sex. Most of the book is made up of very repetitive sexual encounters with a little storyline to break between each; "We mustn't"... but they do ... "These are the rules" ... but are shocked by consequences when they break the rules. The trials themselves were generally short and the author could have gone much further with and around them, but the story was just too keen to get back to the bedroom. ...more
Two sweet romances (cute but still very funny), outrageous pranks and so much sarcasm (if you're British you're gonna love this!) - a few laugh-out-loTwo sweet romances (cute but still very funny), outrageous pranks and so much sarcasm (if you're British you're gonna love this!) - a few laugh-out-loud moments causing strange looks on the bus. An adult, feel-good read (no "coming of age" or teens "in love" thank God). Don't take this book seriously - put away your prude and unleash your cheeky. It's reminded me to enjoy life's moments a little more - can't wait for my next date!...more
A really well written series - if you're a fan of anime, Japanese culture or fantasy these are a great read. Well written female MC; naive without beiA really well written series - if you're a fan of anime, Japanese culture or fantasy these are a great read. Well written female MC; naive without being idiotic; knowledgeable without being useless; disheartened and regretful without 3 books of self pity for every bad decision. They aren't short stories - a generous amount of detail gives plenty of character development and power descriptions for fans of fantasy and magic. The detail is needed though to really immerse you in the story and it's not unnecessary detail, it all becomes relevant; I only found myself rushing to find out what happens! Lovely romance; I got quite emotional reading....more
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