WalkerBohLv153yr

2022-01-23 22:09

I have loved each of Mcllorycat’s stories that I’ve read so far and this one is shaping up to continue the trend. The leads are very personable despite rather dark notes to their personalities, and the few side characters that we’ve met so far are distinct in their own rights. I adore the male lead’s strangely attentive aloofness and the female lead’s laissez-faire approach to almost everything but cheesecake and drafting. They definitely give the impression that they will be good for each other. Speaking of darkness, though, this one is a bit more upfront with the darker themes than the last few I’ve read from this author. Not that they’ve been shied away from in other stories (I literally just finished rereading one that dealt with an attempted murder/suicide, among other things, and another I like literally starts with a murder before dialing it back), but the themes seem to be rising to prominence a bit faster here. That might be a turn-off to those looking to ease into it, but it doesn’t feel gratuitous or excessive or even out of place with the other works. Speaking as an overly-emotional devourer of fiction, I think it works well for the story. That said, it does look like it’s going to touch on some realistic themes that might dredge up unpleasantness for those who have personally dealt with or witnessed such things. It may be one of the few I don’t recommend to my roommate for this reason (I reserve the right to gush about other aspects even if I wind up needing to gloss over bits). If you find yourself getting uncomfortable with it, self-care takes priority.

I Married A Wannabe Supervillain

Mcllorycat

4.9

80 Chs