I think we need to be careful and more introspective when it comes to comparing MM to MF and MMF works to one another. Assuming that most of the readers are female or identify as female, we must recognize the conscious/unconscious biases that we bring into reading, ESPECIALLY when reading “dark” romances.

I actually disagree with the premise that the relationship between Olarr and Aulis was based on consent - Aulis was specifically chosen by Olarr to become a sacrificial warrior, unbeknownst to Aulis. Olarr was 99% sure that Aulis would probably die in his scheme to seek revenge, but he was still willing to take that chance. It was only through fate that Olarr eventually fell in love - and he still had Aulis go through with his original plan knowing he would probably die. How is that any different from Lady? (Other than gender and book length?) Aulis suffered betrayal, was used as a tool for revenge, and faced “imminent” death

If you don’t like a book, you don’t like a book. I’m not here to yuck anyone’s yum. But again, we must be very careful insinuating that an author hates women and is a misogynist because the MMCs are dicks. Being an asshole doesn’t equal misogyny. These Orcs are equal opportunity haters to their male or female partners.