A review by fangirljeanne
Syndicate of Sins by Marie Maravilla

dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

DNF 
CW: misogyny, sexist slurs, ableism, misrepresentation of mental illness. 

This was a fun violent romp, and enjoyed the dark humor. But the misogyny was too distracting for me. It suffers from the “not like other girl syndrome.” All the other women in the story are antagonistic or sexist stereotypes. I don’t mind the FMC being competent and aggressive, that’s what drew me to the story. But shit talking other women who are poorly written punching bags irritates me and alienates me from the FMC. 

Too bad. I like the polyamorous relationship dynamic and an FMC be as violent as the men. 

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