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Desperate Measures

Book 1 in the series:Wicked Villains

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Desperate Measures by Katee Robert is a dark and steamy retelling of Aladdin, focusing on the twisted relationship between Jafar and Jasmine. The book explores themes of power, revenge, and love, with a heavy emphasis on erotic scenes and primal play. The writing style is described as engaging and immersive, with a twist at the end that is highly praised by readers.

Characters:

The characters show limited development, with Jafar exhibiting a dominant nature and Jasmine fluctuating between defiance and submission, raising concerns about power imbalances.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is explicit and steamy but has been criticized for being low effort and lacking depth, often relying on internal monologues and flat dialogue.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a darker, steamy romance with a focus on relationship dynamics rather than a complex storyline, incorporating reimagined characters and a satisfying conclusion.

Setting:

The setting is an urban contemporary world intertwined with criminal dynamics and BDSM elements, rooted in a reimagined Middle Eastern narrative.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast, prioritizing steamy scenes over character development and often feeling uneven due to a thin plot.
Even if I’d been sleeping, the creak of my bedroom door would have startled me into awareness. No one comes into my room at night. Not my father. Certainly none of the men he insists on keeping in our...

Notes:

Desperate Measures by Katee Robert is the first book in the Wicked Villains series.
The book is a steamy retelling of Aladdin, focusing on the characters Jafar and Jasmine.
It features themes of BDSM and includes elements of consensual non-consent (CNC).
Many readers find the book to be primarily erotic with a lighter plot.
The writing is filled with explicit sex scenes, catering to those looking for intense erotic content.
The portrayal of power dynamics between Jafar and Jasmine has sparked mixed reactions among readers.
Readers appreciate the author's focus on consent, even in the more dubious moments of the plot.
The book is known for its modern take on classic Disney characters, creating a darker and more twisted narrative.
It has a strong following among readers who enjoy darker romance and kink elements.
The series continues with other books featuring different Disney villains and their stories, including Hades and Persephone.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include consensual non-consent, emotional abuse, kidnapping, violence, and graphic sexual content.

Has Romance?

There is a strong romantic element present in the interaction between Jafar and Jasmine, largely focused on their erotic connection.

From The Publisher:

My Savior… Or My Ruin?

One night, and my entire life went up in flames. All because of him. Jafar. As my world burned down around me, he offered me a choice. Walk away with nothing but my freedom… Or rise to his challenge and win my fortune back.

I bargained.

I lost.

Now Jafar owns me, and even as my mind rails against his rules, my body loves the punishments he deals out when I break them.

But a gilded cage is still a prison, I'll do anything to obtain my freedom.

Even betray the man I'm falling for.

Ratings (40)

Incredible (3)
Loved It (21)
Liked It (10)
It Was OK (3)
Did Not Like (2)
Hated It (1)

Reader Stats (109):

Read It (43)
Currently Reading (1)
Want To Read (50)
Did Not Finish (4)
Not Interested (11)

2 comment(s)

It Was OK
2 weeks

I'm going to try to finish the series and start from the beginning. read two out of order before. Surprise that I liked it even though I thought I wasn't. Not the greatest romance/smutt or pairing but an alright start to the series

 
Loved It
2 months

omg... this was hot... lol

 

About the Author:

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Katee Robert learned to tell her stories at her grandpaÕs knee. Her 2015 title, The Marriage Contract, was a RITA finalist, and RT Book Reviews named it 'a compulsively readable book with just the right amount of suspense and tension." When not writing sexy contemporary and romantic suspense, she spends her time playing imaginary games with her children, driving her husband batty with what-if questions, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

 
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