Utena reviewed Kiss from a Kraken by Charlotte Swan
Review of 'Kiss from a Kraken' on 'Goodreads'
1 star
I was on the fence when I finished this book because I have come to love Kraken romances (and yes, I like tentacle porn and yes I will place the blame on anime and manga for this. LOL). Yet, there seemed to be something missing when it came to this novel. While I did enjoy its predecessor, this one seemed to lack the chemistry between the characters. Chemistry, especially in short romances, has always managed to have a spark there between the characters. Something that you could feel between them but this one seemed to lack it. Plus, add in the insta-love on the male lead's half and this just did not seem to mash well together. This one had the potential but the execution just was not there to make this book a favorite of mine.
Still, it was an enjoyable read and I did appreciate the unique plot …
I was on the fence when I finished this book because I have come to love Kraken romances (and yes, I like tentacle porn and yes I will place the blame on anime and manga for this. LOL). Yet, there seemed to be something missing when it came to this novel. While I did enjoy its predecessor, this one seemed to lack the chemistry between the characters. Chemistry, especially in short romances, has always managed to have a spark there between the characters. Something that you could feel between them but this one seemed to lack it. Plus, add in the insta-love on the male lead's half and this just did not seem to mash well together. This one had the potential but the execution just was not there to make this book a favorite of mine.
Still, it was an enjoyable read and I did appreciate the unique plot and twist on the Kraken romance genre. The world-building was well done and the author's writing style was engaging. I just wish there had been a bit more depth to the characters and their relationship. Hopefully, the next book in the series will bring back that spark that was missing in this one.
.5/5
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