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hilary89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child abuse
ninchita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
brookey8888's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
kdelong's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Violence and Blood
unicornofthesea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Drug use, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Alcohol
fangirljeanne's review against another edition
The TW says dub-con, but it’s right up against the line. To me it read as full on rape and I couldn’t read further. Otherwise I like the writing. May try one of the other series by these writers.
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, and Sexism
konniesbb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I did not like the portrayal of women in the book. I can suspend disbelief enough when reading a RH book to accept that all the male characters find the heroine attractive, but I seriously dislike the degradation of other female characters in the heroine's favour. Every other female character is described as either being brainless and slutty or being a gold-digger. The only woman that the male characters respect is a curmudgeonly older woman, Mrs Crane, and she is evidently only respected because she acts in a more masculine manner and because she's older and unattractive.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed this book on the whole and found it engaging enough to read it quickly. The dark romance aspect is well-done, but would recommend that people check out the trigger warnings.
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
lilbookishdragon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
bigbookslay's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
a meh book. very intriguing but I hate like all the characters. INSANE misogyny.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
keikiqueen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Stalking, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
The entire book is a walking trigger warning but the authors give you a heads up in advance that it’s gonna be a brutal book