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Hathor and the Prince by J.J. McAvoy
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I received this title as an ARC on Net-galley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you publisher for the copy!
Now, I loved Verity and the Forbidden Suitor and was so excited to read another book in this series and this did not disappoint!
This book is hate to love done right. Hathor has always lived in the shadow of her older sister Aphrodite and with her married and living her happily ever after, Hathor wants her own. When she learns that the Queen wants her to marry her nephew, she is delighted, until she unexpectedly mets him and the two argue whenever they meet. At a weeklong gathering at her family's estate, Hathor and Prince Wilhelm will be forced to interact while battling the Queen's wishes..
The Good
I loved this book! This was 'hate to love' done right. Hathor and Wilhem dislike each other for their own reasons and go toe to toe in their arguments. The banter is so fun. And as someone who adores Pride and Prejudice, I loved their initial meeting. The way they slowly argued themselves in love with one another was amazing. Wilhem's story was interesting and I found him very charming. I also liked seeing Hathor's growth from how we see her in the previous books. We get to understand her much better and wash away any prejudices we might have held about her in the previous books. Yes, she envied her sister and wanted a good match. No, that's not all she wanted. There was a lot more to her and I loved her character so much. I'm glad she got everything she wanted. The subplot of this book was more rooted in reality than the previous books. I disliked the evil half-brother plotline but this book's plot seemed more grounded and not over the top while still having a good emotional effect.
Tropes:
— Hate to Love
— Forced Proximity
— Black FMC
Horn Level: 2/5🌶️
Format: Ebook
The Rating
I give this book a 5/5🌟 rating. I need to get a physical copy as soon as it is released! An excellent addition to the series and I can't wait to see what's next!
Now, I loved Verity and the Forbidden Suitor and was so excited to read another book in this series and this did not disappoint!
This book is hate to love done right. Hathor has always lived in the shadow of her older sister Aphrodite and with her married and living her happily ever after, Hathor wants her own. When she learns that the Queen wants her to marry her nephew, she is delighted, until she unexpectedly mets him and the two argue whenever they meet. At a weeklong gathering at her family's estate, Hathor and Prince Wilhelm will be forced to interact while battling the Queen's wishes..
The Good
I loved this book! This was 'hate to love' done right. Hathor and Wilhem dislike each other for their own reasons and go toe to toe in their arguments. The banter is so fun. And as someone who adores Pride and Prejudice, I loved their initial meeting. The way they slowly argued themselves in love with one another was amazing. Wilhem's story was interesting and I found him very charming. I also liked seeing Hathor's growth from how we see her in the previous books. We get to understand her much better and wash away any prejudices we might have held about her in the previous books. Yes, she envied her sister and wanted a good match. No, that's not all she wanted. There was a lot more to her and I loved her character so much. I'm glad she got everything she wanted. The subplot of this book was more rooted in reality than the previous books. I disliked the evil half-brother plotline but this book's plot seemed more grounded and not over the top while still having a good emotional effect.
Tropes:
— Hate to Love
— Forced Proximity
— Black FMC
Horn Level: 2/5🌶️
Format: Ebook
The Rating
I give this book a 5/5🌟 rating. I need to get a physical copy as soon as it is released! An excellent addition to the series and I can't wait to see what's next!