stitchof's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Gaslighting, Murder, Drug use, Stalking, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Violence, Sexual violence, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Genocide, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Alcohol, Death of parent, Grief, Incest, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Sexism, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Body horror, Cancer, and Misogyny
haven12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Graphic: Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Cursing, Trafficking, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Pedophilia, Grief, and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Stalking, Vomit, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, and Drug use
deckard_'s review against another edition
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Islamophobia, Lesbophobia, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Alcoholism, Blood, Hate crime, Addiction, Alcohol, Child abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Homophobia, Police brutality, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
dianasofia8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Child abuse, Death, and Domestic abuse
molly_rose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Addiction, Child abuse, Murder, Confinement, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Stalking, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Vomit, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, and Cancer
kim03's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
What I liked:
- The character development, which was only possible because the bar was so low that there was no way but up (this is only slightly sarcastic)
- The story was very captivating. I was almost unable to put it down and probably would've finished it in one go if I wasn't so frickin tired.
- Kinda unrelated to the general plot of the book, but the parts that were in Russian... I understood some. In a way, it was a confidence boost. Go me. (For reference: I don't actually understand Russian I've just heard enough to understand some in a context)
- Also, I kind of did like the obsession of Christian, because it showed dedication, however, i doubt it stopped him from sleeping around. Men (eye roll)
- That weird ass therapist. Like, what in the heteronormativity did even happen there? (I'll get to that part later again) this woman (who had a PhD for some inexplicable reason) felt so god-damned unprofessional (it gave me a little Harley Quinn and joker vibes but without him being interested in her at all). She def thought she was the main character in her own story. Anywho.
- Heteronormativity: why does it exist? Every women who appears (or doesn't) in this book, is attracted to Christian and wants to get in his pants. Why? As an asexual, I can't relate. And what about lesbians? They exist? And people have different tastes, not everyone's gonna like him. Especially when he's such a douche to everyone.
The Tropes: kinda enemies to lovers
Triggerwarning / content warnings: infidelity, abuse (physical and emotional), manipulation / gaslighting, violence, assault, harassment, rape, stalking, drug use / drug abuse
Mood song: k. Flay »High enough« (slowed down)
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Infidelity, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Child abuse, and Rape
soniajoy98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, and Addiction
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting
Minor: Incest and Trafficking
maruu_t's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Murder, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
holliesarah's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Rape, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Drug abuse
michellemaas's review against another edition
4.0
On to the actual book I loved the complexity of it (and I don't just mean the timeline). Gianna and Christian are both very complex characters who had to work and wait for their happily ever after. Their past trauma prevented both of them from truly opening themselves up to love and seeing them both take the risks to be happy and being there for one another was beautiful. Also, this was the one time I didn't mind a *certain trope* from appearing (if you know, you know).
Ultimately the book was just well written and an entertaining read. I can't say too much without spoiling it, but I can say that I really enjoyed all 3 the books in this series and I think you will too.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, and Rape
Minor: Pregnancy