mercedesreads's review against another edition
I just didn't feel any connection and there was a few choice word phrases that truly gave me the ick and I just couldn't read another word.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, and Kidnapping
Minor: Stalking
bunnym00n's review
4.0
ARC review
Before diving into this book, I want to emphasize the importance of reading the author's warning at the beginning. It's crucial to note that this book is not a romantic one and delves into dark themes, including the female main character suffering from Stockholm Syndrome towards the end.
Mary's story revolves around her abduction by two twisted individuals who become increasingly obsessed with her. They subject her to punishment whenever she breaks their rules. While Mary experiences sexual attraction, it's important to understand that this is not something she can control. What I appreciated about her character was her determination to fight back and escape, despite the fact that these actions only seemed to fuel her captors' desires. Her resilience in seeking freedom was commendable.
Both Jayden and Cole, the captors, have deeply troubled pasts, but it's crucial to acknowledge that this does not excuse their actions. Cole, in particular, often displayed more positive traits, but he was still disturbed in his own right. It's essential to understand that this book is not a romance, as Jayden explicitly states that he is incapable of love.
Despite the dark themes explored, I found this book to be a well-written thriller that kept me engaged. The author's skillful storytelling compelled me to continue reading, even as the plot delved into unsettling territory.
Before diving into this book, I want to emphasize the importance of reading the author's warning at the beginning. It's crucial to note that this book is not a romantic one and delves into dark themes, including the female main character suffering from Stockholm Syndrome towards the end.
Mary's story revolves around her abduction by two twisted individuals who become increasingly obsessed with her. They subject her to punishment whenever she breaks their rules. While Mary experiences sexual attraction, it's important to understand that this is not something she can control. What I appreciated about her character was her determination to fight back and escape, despite the fact that these actions only seemed to fuel her captors' desires. Her resilience in seeking freedom was commendable.
Both Jayden and Cole, the captors, have deeply troubled pasts, but it's crucial to acknowledge that this does not excuse their actions. Cole, in particular, often displayed more positive traits, but he was still disturbed in his own right. It's essential to understand that this book is not a romance, as Jayden explicitly states that he is incapable of love.
Despite the dark themes explored, I found this book to be a well-written thriller that kept me engaged. The author's skillful storytelling compelled me to continue reading, even as the plot delved into unsettling territory.
laur_mere's review
dark
fast-paced
4.5
🖤🖤🖤🖤.5 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Alina’s dedication page says, “To all my nasty, dirty ho*s: you ready to have some fun?” If that doesn’t scare you off, maybe this book is for you too.
Is this book f***ed up and deranged? Yes.
Is this book spicy as h*ll? YES.
Are the MMCs completely irredeemable, morally black, walking red flags that can only be hot in fiction? Also, yes.
Would I read literally anything else she writes? Immediately, yes.
Alina’s dedication page says, “To all my nasty, dirty ho*s: you ready to have some fun?” If that doesn’t scare you off, maybe this book is for you too.
Is this book f***ed up and deranged? Yes.
Is this book spicy as h*ll? YES.
Are the MMCs completely irredeemable, morally black, walking red flags that can only be hot in fiction? Also, yes.
Would I read literally anything else she writes? Immediately, yes.
sammylouisereads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kaee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
xchar_mochix's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really felt uneasy but also obsessed over this book. It felt like I was reading a fan fiction on wattpad and read it in a day… but it was really good. I liked how it evoked a sense of curiosity and suppose Sympathy for the girl. I ultimately really enjoyed it!
lilmisssouthernyn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evermerin's review
4.0
Love me some damaged men and these two fit. There is definitely a lack of consent her, but the FMC loves it so I guess it isn’t sa
sarahjaynes_shelf's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
📖 Better Run
★★
For those who know me, will know that I loveee the darker romance books, the more trigger warnings the better… So I was really excited to read this book! Unfortunately it didn’t quite live up to my expectations.
The idea of this book if definitely a dark romance readers dream, however I struggled with a few elements of this. For starters, I didn’t really see where the CNC was because I read it as it was pretty much all NC 😅 perhaps the fact that a lot of “kinks” seems rushed and not completely thought out didn’t help there, oh and the lack of chemistry definitely didn’t do it for me.
This book felt more like the start, I feel like there’s so much potential for this to have been super dark and 5* but it just seemed a bit rushed and not really any character development.
This is just my opinion, we can’t agree on every single book so please don’t let my opinion put you off reading 🥰