How to make the outcome of a love triangle more clear: make one of the love interests a rapist.
Tag: love triangles
BOOK REVIEW: Defy by Sara B. Larson
The premise: Alexa Hollen has been disguising herself as Alex Hollen for years to escape the king's ominous "breeding house." She and her twin brother Marcel are part of the prince's guard, sworn to protect Prince Damian above even the king. A series of events results in Alex being kidnapped, along with the prince and her… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Defy by Sara B. Larson
TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: Obvious villain is obvious
Love triangles are a fixture of many romances. I have mixed feelings about them, but I have no problem with another character posing an obstacle to the main love story, especially if it's done well (see Clockwork Prince.) As this book is a modern-day retelling of Pride and Prejudice, it's only fitting that the heroine of Jenni James' Pride… Continue reading TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: Obvious villain is obvious
BOOK REVIEW: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Warning: So many spoilers. If you'd like a summary, scroll to the bottom of the review. Hey, Shadow and Bone. C'mere. I wanna talk to you. Sit down, Shadow and Bone. How have you been? I've been hearing really great things about you. You know, I really liked you at first. I mean, really liked you. Your first 90 or so… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
BOOK REVIEW: A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray
The premise: Marguerite Caine's father, a promising physicist, has just been murdered by Paul Markov, one of his students. Using her mother's invention, called the Firebird, Marguerite chases Paul across alternate dimensions, hoping to obtain justice. As Marguerite jumps between dimensions, she finds her mission compromised by her confusing feelings for Paul. Similar to: Cloud Atlas, My… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray
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