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The Half-Orc's Maiden Bride (Aspect and Anchor, #3.5)
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2.5 not-for-Jac- ⭐’s
I like this author but think this series just isn’t a good fit for me. I read The King's Spinster Bride and was left feeling much the same… Bored. Like that one, much of the plot is the 3-part mating ritual of showing, tasting and consummating. This one had a teeny bit more plot with her evil father, but it wasn’t much.
The blurb sets this up, Iolanthe is a large woman approaching 30 and undesirable to the eligible bachelors throughout the kingdoms. She’s given up hope of a husband when her father returns announcing he’s made a match. She’s SHOCKED but intrigued to learn that her betrothed, Agakor, is a half-Orc.
The biggest obstacle for me though was getting on board with these characters. Our sons… especially the youngest LOVES Shrek, so I’ve seen the movies about 4082 times over the years. Not to mention, Nickelodeon has played it every day this week while I’m making dinner, so it’s FRESH in my mind and every time I read Agakor getting frisky… I could only picture Shrek which felt ick since he’s filed away in my brain with my kiddos. 🤷♀️
Bottom Line- Little plot coupled with cringy smut left me with a less than desirable reading experience… but that is a Jac issue. It’s available on KU and the audio is on Everand if you have either.
I like this author but think this series just isn’t a good fit for me. I read The King's Spinster Bride and was left feeling much the same… Bored. Like that one, much of the plot is the 3-part mating ritual of showing, tasting and consummating. This one had a teeny bit more plot with her evil father, but it wasn’t much.
The blurb sets this up, Iolanthe is a large woman approaching 30 and undesirable to the eligible bachelors throughout the kingdoms. She’s given up hope of a husband when her father returns announcing he’s made a match. She’s SHOCKED but intrigued to learn that her betrothed, Agakor, is a half-Orc.
The biggest obstacle for me though was getting on board with these characters. Our sons… especially the youngest LOVES Shrek, so I’ve seen the movies about 4082 times over the years. Not to mention, Nickelodeon has played it every day this week while I’m making dinner, so it’s FRESH in my mind and every time I read Agakor getting frisky… I could only picture Shrek which felt ick since he’s filed away in my brain with my kiddos. 🤷♀️
Bottom Line- Little plot coupled with cringy smut left me with a less than desirable reading experience… but that is a Jac issue. It’s available on KU and the audio is on Everand if you have either.
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Reading Progress
Started Reading
November 30, 2023
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paranormal
November 30, 2023
– Shelved
November 30, 2023
– Shelved as:
fantasy
November 30, 2023
– Shelved as:
kindle-unlimited
November 30, 2023
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Finished Reading
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Nov 30, 2023 01:52PM
I also couldn’t stop picturing Shrek and Fiona throughout this.
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Kristina wrote: "I also couldn’t stop picturing Shrek and Fiona throughout this."Ugh... it was the worst. I might not have made the connection had Nickelodeon not aired it three days in a row. 😂
