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So far… meh. Just meh. Not hooked at all but we shall see

Really really enjoying it so far. Just read some 1⭐️ reviews and that’s depressing BUT don’t give a fudge cake, I’m loving it so far!! Yum yum yum

So far I’m really enjoying it.
At first I found it really fluffy and full of purple prose BUT then I settled into the writings and found my pace and I’m really enjoying it. I love how the author is telling US the story. How she is talking to us. Yeah, I have really high hopes!

I’m so tempted to dnf it

Yeah, I’m getting this, then this, that then that. Pow. Pow. Pow. we don’t have time to feeeeeel anything. We are just chucked feelings at us, not having a second to experience them.
“We’re not hiering”
“I want the job”
“I was planning on giving it to you so you got the job”
It just feels crazy. Just a whirlwind. But we will stick it out and see.

So far engagability is low. I keep getting distracted with silly stuff and it’s taken me yesterday evening and today to finish the prologue. I think it’s because there was a lot of telling and not showing. BUT I’m really enjoying the dramatic opening. I just hope the writing flows more and fully pulls me into the story.

It’s difficult to read so far. “This happened then this happened then this happed. He put me on the counter then touched my nipple. Then he kissed my neck and he pulled off my dress.”
I need more seduction in the language. I want to experience it, not just be given the run down

I’m fucking OBSESSED with this book. It’s so so so sexy!! I’m here for it ALL DAY AND NIGHT

I’m obsessed!! It feels very “how to get away with murder” with the time jumps and the main man Wes. I’m here for it

Oooooooo I’m liking it already!!
Absolutely GRIPPING beginning. The characters feel alive and I’m here for it!! Exciting!!

It’s very choppy for me. I feel like it jumps over the action and that’s a shame for me. Feels kinda middle of the road. I’m just waiting for something to happen. Maybe I’m being impatient but oh well. I’m impatient.
Also, I don’t know if I like kali. I don’t really know her. She wants independence. She’s got a secret from the boys. And she likes sweet things. I dno. Maybe I’m harsh. I’m PBOS-ing

I’m I’m love with the banter and back and forth. Love love love

I cannot TELL YOU how much I love a bit of off the books messaging! When it should be strictly business but becomes playful … YES PLEASE!!!

We’re at a time, after the drama has happened at the beginning, where I just want to know what happened at the end of the last book. Call me impatient but I just need to get to the goods

I guess relationships are about communication. And that’s not easy in the beginning

Okay I guess I can forgive it. It makes sense and born of trauma

I HATE A NON COMMUNICATION TROPE!! This hug issue would’ve been sorted if they had just talked about each other to each other!! Does my head in

In so intrigued by her past!!! I love how snippets have been dropped to entice but not bombard

So much spicier then the first!! I love it

I love how open the MMC is compared to Roman in the last book. Where Roman is closed of and running from how he feels, Dimitri is well aware of it and barraling towards it full force. I love it. When the characters are truly different like this it adds so much to the books.
Love love

Ooo I love when there is a distinct writing style change between two character.
The language use is different and perfect for this character so it really feels novel and new.
Love

I’m so excited for this book!! Already buzzing!!
I find that the first in a series has to be, to some extent, a world building book, and then the second can really let loose. Because we are already acquainted with the characters, we have been able to leap right in!

It’s an interesting conundrum that I’m finding myself in. How do I rate the spice? Because it’s excellent and steamy, but it moves through rather quick without being too explicit. I would say probably a 3.75. It’s not any way fade to black but the spice doesn’t overload the plot. It’s tricky.

I feel like I’ve read this before. Not mad at it though, having a GREAT time!!

THIS IS WHAT I’VE NEEDED!!!
Faster paced. Tension. Yearning but not even realising it.
I’m loving it!

Ooooooo fun. See this is exactly what I needed right now!!

“Your marriage to Nikolai Kozlov will set Ginevra and I up for good matches of our own. We’re relying on you to pave the way for us. The connections our family will make through your marriage will further cement our authority in this city. No one will dare cross us or the Kozlovs again.”

Is it me or does this feel like telling, not showing.
I like to work for info. Not have it dumped on me

As a mood reader, I’ll hit a slump if I don’t read something each time. Nothing else is holding my attention right now so let’s try this. I want something Dark. Dangerous. Intense.
I think this is the answer

Oooooooop. Spoke too soon

Ooooo I like the opening. Sets your heart on edge but then it’s something else