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harinireadsagain's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
After reading "Seven Years to Sin" there wasn't an excitement to pick this series right away. But mentions of good writing in many reviews drew me to it, and they were right.
The series is always compared to the 50 shades series. No idea personally how close they are, except that the premise is the same - Young inexperienced FMC, intense billionaire MMC
The series needs triggers. Multiple characters, including FMC and MMC, deal with very traumatic pasts through the entire series, and the ups and downs of living with that past, I think, is very well done.
Naturally, being the first book, we only see the flaws first. We get to FMC's past by the end of the book, but MMC's needs more patience.
The 3D characterization of other supporting characters, the mystery of their pasts, their incredibly volatile relationship, are all well done. The book may lure you with its smut, but you'll stay for everything else
The series is always compared to the 50 shades series. No idea personally how close they are, except that the premise is the same - Young inexperienced FMC, intense billionaire MMC
The series needs triggers. Multiple characters, including FMC and MMC, deal with very traumatic pasts through the entire series, and the ups and downs of living with that past, I think, is very well done.
Naturally, being the first book, we only see the flaws first. We get to FMC's past by the end of the book, but MMC's needs more patience.
The 3D characterization of other supporting characters, the mystery of their pasts, their incredibly volatile relationship, are all well done. The book may lure you with its smut, but you'll stay for everything else
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
kollieollie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Oof I’m not usually one to hate on a book, but I have never read a book that is as problematic as this one. I’d give it a negative rating if I could- it’s that bad. The relationship dynamic is horribly toxic between the two main characters and the author casually drops mentions of questionable consent throughout the book like that is a normal part of relationships. The only redeeming quality is the causally included LGBTQ characters but even then that’s only one of the LGBTQ couples in the book - the other is really relies on harmful outdated stereotypes. I only managed to finish this book because I was on a plane without WiFi and finished the other two books I had downloaded for my trip. This book isn’t worth anyone’s time unless you want to read something smutty and don’t mind an author describing sexual assault as if it’s romantic. 🙄
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Biphobia
Minor: Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, Suicide, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
lapetitetulipe's review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
0.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Addiction, Biphobia, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship
sophiedow1864's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
reading_oncoffee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm completely infatuated with Gideon, but their relationship is very confusing. Hopefully it straightens up through the series. It's a lot of quickly becoming angry and quickly getting over it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
shann_reads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Easy to read and fall into. Story of two people who fall in love very quickly, have complicated abuse backgrounds that potentially shouldn't work together as a couple. Hoping as I progress through the series they get over some hurdles.
This book has helped me out of a slump, due to its ease of picking up and putting down.
This book has helped me out of a slump, due to its ease of picking up and putting down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
naaytaashreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“It's probably best for me to work off some energy before I get you naked. I'm sure you'd like to be able to walk tomorrow.”
OMG, I LOVE THIS READ.
It took me a day to finish this.
Once I start, I couldn't stop.
The read sends me on an adrenaline rush with curiosity, love, sex had character development.
Slyvia Day knows how to write a romance to make us fall in love, tear us apart, make us cry, laugh and also read on about important issues.
Find me, Gideon, because I want to hug him, love him and he can make me his.
I am so curious about his childhood, history, trauma and character development.
The secrets he keeps definitely kept us and Eva on our toes but at the same time, we all just want him to feel love.
Eva was such a queen.
I love she is not really a docile female character that just falls in love and needs saving.
Her back story of her history, abuse and trust was a good balance with Gideon.
She is a badass, feisty independent queen, although sometimes I tire of her running away every time but I get it.
I need to see more of her character development and for her to take charge or her jealousy.
“I have one type: Eva Lauren Tramell. That’s it.” I rolled my eyes.
“Okay. Whatever.”
OMG, I LOVE THIS READ.
It took me a day to finish this.
Once I start, I couldn't stop.
The read sends me on an adrenaline rush with curiosity, love, sex had character development.
Slyvia Day knows how to write a romance to make us fall in love, tear us apart, make us cry, laugh and also read on about important issues.
Find me, Gideon, because I want to hug him, love him and he can make me his.
I am so curious about his childhood, history, trauma and character development.
The secrets he keeps definitely kept us and Eva on our toes but at the same time, we all just want him to feel love.
Eva was such a queen.
I love she is not really a docile female character that just falls in love and needs saving.
Her back story of her history, abuse and trust was a good balance with Gideon.
She is a badass, feisty independent queen, although sometimes I tire of her running away every time but I get it.
I need to see more of her character development and for her to take charge or her jealousy.
“I have one type: Eva Lauren Tramell. That’s it.” I rolled my eyes.
“Okay. Whatever.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
yellowmellowreads's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
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