남몰래 리온을 향한 연정을 품은 노엘은 자신의 손등에 나타난 무녀의 증표에 기뻐하고 있었다. 하지만 그런 기대는 리온 곁으로 찾아온 약혼자― 안젤리카와 올리비아 두 사람과의 친밀한 광경을 보고 덧없이 무너져 내리고 만다. 실연의 아픔에 침울해지는 노엘. 그러던 중 리온이 왕국으로 일시 귀국하면서 사태는 급격히 굴러가기 시작한다. 그 틈을 노려 스토커로 변한 로이크가 노엘을 협박하여 유괴하고 만 것이다. 공화국으로 돌아온 리온은 그 사실을 알게 되어 노엘을 탈환하고자 움직이는데…….
This book was a really good book. It was good, it really tackled a tough situation really well. Abuse is no laughing matter. And especially when it’s in a relationship. The author really handled this well. I know he was writing about fictional characters, but you almost think that he had personal experience. Prayers go out to anyone who has had to deal with spousal abuse, or being mistreated in this way. And to those that are struggling with this, there’s help don’t be afraid to ask.
The author really knows how to raise a stake and frustrate the readers and I appreciate that author is also tackling sensitive issues like domestic violence and such.
I think I might have lost it with this author. He baits so hard whilst filling the story with unlikeable tropes. The first three novels were likeable, but I started losing brain cells from the 4th to 5th due to the way the author attempts to push the story with cliches like the FL gets married off to some unlikeable character, or the idiotic 5 back at it again with money wasted. Hope it improves as I move to volume 6+ Actual review:2.5/5
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I felt this 5th book was a bit rushed. It covered a lot but didn't go as in depth as the others with the character arc building out and I was let down a bit - as I really liked the characters that were presented. I wish it were given more time or even another book honestly. I feel like this arc was shortened for no apparent reason.