amanda_reads13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The idea behind this book was interesting to me.
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Two people who hate each other get shipwrecked on an isolated island where there is nothing but a creepy old man and some noisy "ghosts".First off, I didn't like either of the characters. Sawyer has a really fucked up past and is dealing with all sorts of PTSD from it. Enzo is a psychopath shark expert. There was nothing redeeming about him.
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A woman steals his identity, and his reaction is that shark scene? WTF! Truly a psycho.Second, both characters felt flat and there was a lack of chemistry between them. It was all about who could hurt the other more. Together they are completely chaotic and explosive (not in a good way). There was no real character development in this book. Neither were likable, nor were they really redeemed by the end.
I feel like this would have worked better as a regular thriller without the dark romance edge to it. Parts of this book just dragged so much, and they were always the dark romance parts.
Tropes' forced proximity, enemies to lovers, morally grey, one bed
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Sexual content, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Gun violence
lolalastname's review against another edition
0.25
Full review later
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Physical abuse, Body horror, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Ableism, Alcohol, Child abuse, Child death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Excrement, Confinement, Cursing, Suicide, Abandonment, Blood, and Kidnapping
sizzlesteaks's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Death, Child death, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Confinement, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Incest, Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicide, Rape, Pedophilia, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Blood
Minor: Police brutality
summerunderawillowtree's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
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Assault, a misunderstanding of marine biologists and a lot of spice that could’ve been kinky if there was any consent involved…but instead was just cringey and super gross. I kept hoping for a twist wherein the MC kills this absolutely rapey “love interest” but nah… she ends up with him. Big nope energy.Spoiler
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Incest, Child abuse, Suicide, Child death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Torture
gnlee26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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f*ck me while shoving my head in shark infested waters ughhh that scene was so f*cking hotGraphic: Confinement, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Rape, Misogyny, Incest, and Slavery