ArecRain (8 KP) rated Thief With No Shadow in Books
Jan 18, 2018
There is also a lot of sex in this book. More than I expected there to be. And half of it is interspecies. I appreciate that the author had the decency not to describe one of them but I could have done without the other. I agree there definitely should be a warning about those scenes. Nowhere is there a warning that there are graphic scenes of any kind.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book. I loved the mythology. The plot wasnt overly complicated but it kept me interested even through the slow parts. But mainly, I was so invested in the characters having their happy endings that I couldnt put the book down. However, I can definitely tell why its not for everyone.
Merissa (12066 KP) rated Enchanted Guardian (Camelot Reborn #2) in Books
Dec 17, 2018
I love the mythology of Camelot, and by putting it into a modern setting, with the twist of the Fae losing their emotions, is simply wonderful reading! The story weaves itself around you, drawing you into a feud that is centuries old, but with fresh hurts.
It is incredibly well written, with a smooth and flowing pace. There are 'hot spots' where Lancelot and Nimueh spend time exploring each other again, but nothing too descriptive. With no editing or grammatical issues to contend with, I can definitely recommend this book to all fans of the legends of Camelot, or Fantasy/Romance fans.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Awix (3310 KP) rated Joker (2019) in Movies
Oct 4, 2019 (Updated Oct 4, 2019)
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