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afternoon_sunshowers's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
I usually read NR Walker for low angst, fluffy books, so this was a real turn for me with such a violent plot. I enjoyed it, and even with all of the running across the globe and Yunho always magically having a solution, it was fun. The antagonist plot also wasn’t so overdone, and was believable enough in a book world.
Asher and Harry played off each other really well, all bravado and stoicism, lots of opposites attracting. I didn’t really enjoy the focus on rough sex between them. I don’t think the entire timeline of them from Madrid to Yunho’s was all that long, but I’ll accept that what they went through and their similar pasts was enough to forge a lifetime bond.
Asher and Harry played off each other really well, all bravado and stoicism, lots of opposites attracting. I didn’t really enjoy the focus on rough sex between them. I don’t think the entire timeline of them from Madrid to Yunho’s was all that long, but I’ll accept that what they went through and their similar pasts was enough to forge a lifetime bond.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Trafficking
_isabel_'s review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
SO GOOD.
This was my first N.R. Walker novel, but it won't be my last.
"The Kite" is is the fluffiest, most violent book I've read in a while. It was wholly addicting, action-packed and totally endearing, with a romance that reached teeth-rotting level of cuteness.
I adored the plot! I admit, I wasn't 100% sure what was going on in the beginning, because there's so much action (gun fights, hand to hand combat, daring escapes, illegal border crossings, secret betrayals, revenge plotting? You name it.), but after a bit I managed to get the hang of what was happening on page.
And, little by little, both MCs slowly revealed themselves, along with their vulnerabilities and hidded depths and desires. I managed to utterly fall in love with them and their relationship. Harry was fabulous: a grumpy badass with a protective streak that was both endearing and sexy. And Asher? GAH, I loved him. He's bratty and infuriating and deadly and vulnerable and sweet and ugh, just lovely. I loved them together: the hate sex, the enemies-to-reluctant-allies-to-kind-of-friends-to-lovers-to-soulmates? I live for that!!! INJECT IT INTO MY VEINS, PLEASE AND THANK YOU. I loved their banter and chemistry so much. Plus, they were so cute and sweet to each other at times: my heart could not take it. I also adored the side characters (who do I need to sell my soul to for an origin story about the mysterious Four?!).
I'm glad I got the chance to read this book! It was my first N.R. Walker, but I'm already on my way to buy a few more of her books. My bank account won't be happy, but oh well.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was my first N.R. Walker novel, but it won't be my last.
"The Kite" is is the fluffiest, most violent book I've read in a while. It was wholly addicting, action-packed and totally endearing, with a romance that reached teeth-rotting level of cuteness.
I adored the plot! I admit, I wasn't 100% sure what was going on in the beginning, because there's so much action (gun fights, hand to hand combat, daring escapes, illegal border crossings, secret betrayals, revenge plotting? You name it.), but after a bit I managed to get the hang of what was happening on page.
And, little by little, both MCs slowly revealed themselves, along with their vulnerabilities and hidded depths and desires. I managed to utterly fall in love with them and their relationship. Harry was fabulous: a grumpy badass with a protective streak that was both endearing and sexy. And Asher? GAH, I loved him. He's bratty and infuriating and deadly and vulnerable and sweet and ugh, just lovely. I loved them together: the hate sex, the enemies-to-reluctant-allies-to-kind-of-friends-to-lovers-to-soulmates? I live for that!!! INJECT IT INTO MY VEINS, PLEASE AND THANK YOU. I loved their banter and chemistry so much. Plus, they were so cute and sweet to each other at times: my heart could not take it. I also adored the side characters (who do I need to sell my soul to for an origin story about the mysterious Four?!).
I'm glad I got the chance to read this book! It was my first N.R. Walker, but I'm already on my way to buy a few more of her books. My bank account won't be happy, but oh well.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence