taurina's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
luvrland's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
one of my favs, liked it enough to reread. i love the way this author writes the fmc's internal monologue, it was so witty and hilarious, and at times dramatic and spirally. i thoroughly enjoyed it.
on the diversity: they are both white, but
on the diversity: they are both white, but
Spoiler
when it comes to diverse mental health rep, i think this book covers a lot in that respect. The fmc deals with so much trauma and ptsd from her past and the mmc isolates himself and has past trauma as well
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
afestivalaparade's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
deejaygee's review against another edition
4.0
This story is sad and dark and oh so incredibly sexy. Once again Charlotte Stein is talking to every trigger I have like she did in Sheltered. But she does it with a compelling story, a very rare trait in erotica.
bailsreads's review
5.0
Already knew this author could write fantastic stories, but this one blew me away. She reached a depth of emotion in such a short amount of pages that is hard to find in any book. I am both impressed and tragically disappointed that she didn't take this story farther. So wonderful.
bookedinsideout's review
2.0
CW: reflections on history of intimate partner violence,
I’m not really sure what to say; I didn’t really get it. But this should come with some major content warnings.
Spoiler
confrontation by abuser, a tape is discovered that shows MC's parents being murdered (which he witnessed?)I’m not really sure what to say; I didn’t really get it. But this should come with some major content warnings.