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Unfortunately not for me.
Non-stop sexual harassment that doesn't read as 'MC is dark', so much as 'MC is a total dick'. Other MC is wrestling with his sexuality for the entire book, but [minor spoiler] there's no change by the end. Unchallenged, impact-free sexual assaults and (non-MC) on-pager*pe .
Nothing happens plot-wise -- and while I love that in a cosy read, or book with extensive character development, this is neither. World-building is thin (Spanish and Russian are used as "fantasy" languages. Odd choice!) Frustrating overall.
Stick to Captive Prince, or consider Carol Berg's Rai-Kirah trilogy for a "power imbalance leading to deep character growth" done thoughtfully. (Bromance, not MLM, but still.)
Non-stop sexual harassment that doesn't read as 'MC is dark', so much as 'MC is a total dick'. Other MC is wrestling with his sexuality for the entire book, but [minor spoiler] there's no change by the end. Unchallenged, impact-free sexual assaults and (non-MC) on-page
Nothing happens plot-wise -- and while I love that in a cosy read, or book with extensive character development, this is neither. World-building is thin (Spanish and Russian are used as "fantasy" languages. Odd choice!) Frustrating overall.
Stick to Captive Prince, or consider Carol Berg's Rai-Kirah trilogy for a "power imbalance leading to deep character growth" done thoughtfully. (Bromance, not MLM, but still.)
Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism
Minor: Death of parent
Too grim (but take this as a recommendation, not a negative if you enjoy grimdark. It's not really for me though.)
Graphic: Animal death, Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Sexism, Death of parent, War
Minor: Incest, Mental illness, Slavery
Nurse Taren is about to have the worst day at work, as a new virus is announced and of course everyone will rock up to her Accident & Emergency unit convinced they have it. Not to mention running into the gorgeous icequeen vascular surgeon Joy, who blew Taren off after an incredible date weeks ago. Unfortunately, the virus causes the dead to rise and crave flesh, trapping Joy and Taren with a group of others trying to fight their way out. Unfortunately for the group of others, Taren and Joy are all :heart_eyes: :heart_eyes: even at the most inappropriate moments. Can they survive the zombie apocalypse AND all the feelings flying around?
I particularly liked the queer sidecast, the range of POVs beyond the two love interests (though that may instead be offputting if you want a 'pure' romance) and the continuous tension escalation. If you read a lot of zombie books, this probably won't be anything new, but it is a solid romp and doesn't take itself too seriously.
I particularly liked the queer sidecast, the range of POVs beyond the two love interests (though that may instead be offputting if you want a 'pure' romance) and the continuous tension escalation. If you read a lot of zombie books, this probably won't be anything new, but it is a solid romp and doesn't take itself too seriously.