*didn't actually read the 4th book.
Don't let the blurb fool you, this is pretty much pwp, with the barest hints of plot to tie it all together (albiet more than you'd expect ig).
The good:
- Polyamory! T'was sweet.
- The author did actually try to make this a Story, with the sex scenes somewhat having an impact on character development.
- Respect not seen a lot in erotic media. Very noticeable with Aristede. He was the "playboy" of the group but still realy respectful and not a creeper.
The bad:
- MC was kinda stupid? There just wasn't a lot of critical thinking going on.
- Convenient plot points and lack of tension.
- Flat-ish characters. Archtypical kinda but not horrendous. Like, because they didn't rly have a deep personality it was easier to subconciously fill it in. Kinda like how in the Naruto fandom everyone who writes Sakura changes her up completely, but it works because we were given so little of her so anyone can do whatever they want.
The was just there:
Also, I can def see why people thought there was a disconnection between these books and the rest of the series. The language is much more modern (read excerpt of the Lion Mistress on author's website).
3rd book had some family and caretaker interactions.
Overall meh, but somewhat entertaining for the poly of it.
PS, anyone else think Eldris was just a beefier Idris Elba fantasy? (Cuz, respect)