This is absolutely my guilty pleasure. Barbaritis balances amazing story telling and a slow burn romance I would kill to read more of—but it does have triggering scenes in the beginning, though they were handled a bit poorly imo I loved Adam's development throughout(but he was still very very flawed). Usually that would put me off but this is really subversive! I love how the political intrigue is the focus and not the romance. If you're looking for something with interesting characters, eurocentric world building and a comedic romance, this is for you! I do wish the author addressed the sexual harassment and attempted SA more seriously, that was really off putting especially with how detailed and intricate the world was(beautiful designs, clothing, the house I was in awe of Joel's clothes) but is rectified in some way.
This is absolutely my guilty pleasure. Barbaritis balances amazing story telling and a slow burn romance I would kill to read more of—but it does have triggering scenes in the beginning, though they were handled a bit poorly imo I loved Adam's development throughout(but he was still very very flawed). Usually that would put me off but this is really subversive! I love how the political intrigue is the focus and not the romance. If you're looking for something with interesting characters, eurocentric world building and a comedic romance, this is for you! I do wish the author addressed the sexual harassment and attempted SA more seriously, that was really off putting especially with how detailed and intricate the world was(beautiful designs, clothing, the house I was in awe of Joel's clothes) but is rectified in some way.