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lpm_reads's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- 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
2.5
Similar vibe to 50 Shades only darker emotionally and no BDSM.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
After unknowingly reading the second book first in this series a few years ago, I finally have made the time to pick up the first book and see where this story began.
"Bared to You" is a darkish romance that follows Eva and Gideon. Eva has had a traumatic sexual past, but she tries to live everyday as fiercely independent as she can. When she meets Gideon, she instantly is attracted to him, but she knows her past may cause a rift between them. Gideon is a massively successful, obscenely wealthy, and all-around great looking guy. He thinks he does not have time for distractions, until he cannot get Eva off his mind.
Holy toxic, broken people. Eva and Gideon both have had a traumatic past and they both have hangups that make it difficult for them to be in a real committed relationship. However, one thing I really respect about them is that they try to work through their pasts so they can be open to each other and honest about why they are so extreme in their behavior with one another. Eva actively goes to therapy, and she continually is trying to be a better person, which is great to see represented in a book. Gideon is also supportive of Eva's seeking professional help, and open to attending therapy together, which is even better to see.
Both of these characters fall fast and hard for one another. I did think they became very serious very quickly, but I do not think I hated it..? I can see the raw emotion they have for one another, and their chemistry is absolutely undeniable. I normally like to see characters have a little more of a slow burn, but Gideon and Eva cannot seem to keep their hands off of each other.
The smut in this book is frequent and explicit, so if that is what you are looking for, look no farther. I also appreciated how consensual everything was in this book.
I will definitely be continuing in this series.
"Bared to You" is a darkish romance that follows Eva and Gideon. Eva has had a traumatic sexual past, but she tries to live everyday as fiercely independent as she can. When she meets Gideon, she instantly is attracted to him, but she knows her past may cause a rift between them. Gideon is a massively successful, obscenely wealthy, and all-around great looking guy. He thinks he does not have time for distractions, until he cannot get Eva off his mind.
Holy toxic, broken people. Eva and Gideon both have had a traumatic past and they both have hangups that make it difficult for them to be in a real committed relationship. However, one thing I really respect about them is that they try to work through their pasts so they can be open to each other and honest about why they are so extreme in their behavior with one another. Eva actively goes to therapy, and she continually is trying to be a better person, which is great to see represented in a book. Gideon is also supportive of Eva's seeking professional help, and open to attending therapy together, which is even better to see.
Both of these characters fall fast and hard for one another. I did think they became very serious very quickly, but I do not think I hated it..? I can see the raw emotion they have for one another, and their chemistry is absolutely undeniable. I normally like to see characters have a little more of a slow burn, but Gideon and Eva cannot seem to keep their hands off of each other.
The smut in this book is frequent and explicit, so if that is what you are looking for, look no farther. I also appreciated how consensual everything was in this book.
I will definitely be continuing in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Self harm, and Stalking
painausten314's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Drug use