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petit_biblio's review against another edition
3.75
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
anovelglimpse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Carian Cole's writing is emotionally addictive. I devoured this book. I couldn't have put it down if I wanted to. I was so invested in Holly and Tyler's story. It's a sweet romance filled with so much sadness. Neither of them has had it easy.
Holly was kidnapped and abused for years before she is found and saved by Tyler. Her story is gut wrenching and horrifying. It is sometimes hard to read about. She has so much healing and reconnecting to do. Tyler's life has been in upheaval for years after two devastating accidents changed his appearance and life. His freedom has been taken, but in a different way than Holly's. Tyler hides from those who might judge him and has imprisoned himself in doing so. Both Holly and Tyler have to find a way to move on from their trauma and live outside the shadows. It's hard and painful, but also beautiful. They way Holly and Tyler found solace and hope with each other was everything.
Holly and Tyler were not alone in this book. Family also has a big presence. Returning to her past life with her parents and siblings isn't as easy as Holly thought it would be. Everyone has a different idea of what is best for her. I loved seeing her reconnect with her brother and grandmother. Tyler is loosely connected to his brothers, sister, and mother, but holds them at a distance. The interactions he has with them are sometimes surprising but always greatly needed. There were so many complex dynamics and I loved how Cole wrote them.
I don't really know what else to say about Tied. It's a book that will stay on my mind for a long time. I'm very happy that Holly and Tyler got their HEA.
CW: kidnapping, child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, starvation, PTSD, previous alcohol and drug abuse
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Car accident
ariana_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
laura_rheads_too_much's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content