Reviews

Torn by Carian Cole

laura_marie's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I don’t mind the age gap, but I found the focus on the fact that the MMC had been an uncle to the FMC her entire life disturbing. In particular, the flashbacks to their relationship throughout her childhood (which I think were supposed to be sweet and show there was nothing sexual going on before she turned 18) made me deeply uncomfortable. The author really drives home that there was no coercion, but the power dynamic between the characters still feels off balance and the story doesn’t redeem itself by the end.

entirelybonkerz's review against another edition

5.0

JOIN MY: A WHORE FOR UNCLE TOR CLUB

My first Carian Cole book did not disappoint. She falls in love with her dad's best friend who helped raise her and babysat her for most of her life. You know me and a massive taboo age gap.

You'd think this was a naughty book, and it is, somewhat, but this will actually get you deep in your feels.

Uncle Tor is a metalhead, bike lover, who runs an animal shelter and beats up bad guys who abuse dogs and cats. I know.

That also makes me drenched.

The book is told from both his POV and hers, going back from past to present. It is very emotional, heart-warming, romantic and there's the taboo aspect that makes this pretty hot. Also Uncle Tor made me laugh out loud multiple time, his bluntness, his language, everything about him is perfect. He calls her angel...

Don't come into this thinking it's going to be a naughty, dirty book, it's going to grab you by the balls and punch you right in your heart.

Absolutely lovely, emotional and romantic.

I am, in fact, a whore for uncle Tor.

roxiefox4's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

unhingedreader's review

2.0

I love carian cole but i dont wanna know what going on in his mind even when the female lead is small?? It felt wrong on so many levels.

cnapierkowski's review

4.0

I didn't expect to enjoy this so much! This is the first book I've read by this author - for sure won't be my last.

mpedr02's review against another edition

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

lauren91's review

5.0

New fan

This is my first book from this author, it is a great book, I really enjoyed it. I will definitely be reading more from the series

jenreadsalotofsmut's review against another edition

15 yr age gap no problem, dads best friend no problem, calling him Uncle her whole life cause he literall  raised her; Problem. The flashbacks were just ick. 

low_vely's review

5.0

Fab!

I was expecting a taboo trope that was a quick and dirty read. This definitely had the trope, but it also felt like a story with a genuine connection and love that developed organically and felt authentic. Can’t wait for more in the series.

chosogirly's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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