A review by book_lover_irl
Absolution by Avelyn Paige

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The feeling of MEH continues with Heaven’s Rejects MC series. I read book one, skipped book two and just complete book three. 

Almost 90% of the book was removed from the MC life, so I wouldn’t really say this is an MC story. Rikka and Ratchet were engaging main characters. Rikka’s backstory was horrific. Ratchet’s patience with her was endearing and sweet. 

The angsty drama point or so called “twist” at approx the 75% mark was extremely anti-climactic and predictable — frankly disappointing. 

The spice was decent but I quickly grew tired of “pebbled” as a descriptor. The epilogue did end on a great spoiler that kinda makes me wanna read the next book in the series. However, I don’t love the author’s writing style, so I’m highly tempted to just find a spoiler summary and move on from the series and author. 

P.S. I know a lot of MC series include misogynist messages - club bunnies are good enough to f*ck but not be in a relationship with, old ladies can’t know club business, women shouldn’t have careers and are only good for popping out babies. This one attempts to sell the MMCs crappy sexist thoughts and inner dialogues as being “protective” and “good for women”. It seriously just pissed me off. If this type of thing doesn’t drive you bonkers (we listen and we don’t judge…), that’s cool and good for you. You may love that about this book. Me? Not so much. 

Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:  🌶️🌶️ - maybe 2.5 or 3, if I’m being generous
POV: Dual
HEA: Yea
Cliffhanger: Yep
Tropes: MC, alpha male, traumatic childhoods, he falls first

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved this book
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really liked this book
⭐️⭐️⭐️ I liked this book
⭐️⭐️ Meh…  bored or annoyed
⭐️ Seriously? Not worth it

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ INFERNO. P@nty melting
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Blazing hot
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Now we’re talking
🌶️🌶️ Meh… uninspired missionary
🌶️ Does weak foreplay count?

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