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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is a very enjoyable read, and the narrator is fantastic.
I've read it a few times and listened to the audiobook this time around.
This story is heart wrenching, and a very difficult read. There is pain, there is trauma, there is suffering. However, there is a very happy ending, and I think getting through the difficult parts makes the happy ending all the more sweet.
Kenyon's world building is epic and deep. I thoroughly enjoy the lore and it helps me fully immerse in what is essentially a romance (with many, many spicy bits) when I don't normally enjoy those stories.
Acheron is a beautiful soul who went through hell (literally) and back many times over. His flaws and strengths are the main draw of this book, though it does push along the main plot of the series somewhat.
Even as a standalone read, I recommend this book. I'm only giving it 4 simply because it truly is brutal, and I can't say for sure all of the brutality was necessary. I think it does enhance the ending, but it's enough to probably push away many potential readers of this really great book.
I've read it a few times and listened to the audiobook this time around.
This story is heart wrenching, and a very difficult read. There is pain, there is trauma, there is suffering. However, there is a very happy ending, and I think getting through the difficult parts makes the happy ending all the more sweet.
Kenyon's world building is epic and deep. I thoroughly enjoy the lore and it helps me fully immerse in what is essentially a romance (with many, many spicy bits) when I don't normally enjoy those stories.
Acheron is a beautiful soul who went through hell (literally) and back many times over. His flaws and strengths are the main draw of this book, though it does push along the main plot of the series somewhat.
Even as a standalone read, I recommend this book. I'm only giving it 4 simply because it truly is brutal, and I can't say for sure all of the brutality was necessary. I think it does enhance the ending, but it's enough to probably push away many potential readers of this really great book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Murder
There's some explicit torture, slavery, and abuse (sexual, domestic, physical, emotional, and mental). The main character goes through the ringer throughout the first 2/3 of the book. There are some breaks sprinkled in, but it bites back harder each time until the couple of chapters before present day.rbradley923's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, and Slavery
Minor: Drug use, Pedophilia, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol