The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
oncasette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Blood, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Gun violence, Rape, and Hate crime
Minor: Child abuse
sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Wow, I don't like the way Harris writes about people of color in this book. I don't like it one bit. There were so many "WTF?!" moments where I had to cringe and pause the audiobook. Also, what is with Harris' love phrases with the word "co*n" in them, I know she's southern but I don't care. She needs to stop using those damn phrases.
There's a bit of homophobia in the book too. Sookie's brother admits to be a homophobe and she yells at him for it, then she turns around and starts having homophobic thoughts about gay characters in the book. Girl, you are no better than your brother.
The spice in here was okay, but what was lacking was the detail .I'm giving this 2.5 chilies out of 5 chilies 🌶️🌶️
With the causal racism, sexism, and homophobia, I can't give this book anything higher than 2 stars. Certain parts were interesting and that's why I'm giving it two stars instead of just one.
⭐️⭐️ 2/5 Stars
I listened to this for free on the library app libbyapp.com
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Violence, Alcohol, Gore, Hate crime, Blood, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Death, Homophobia, Mass/school shootings, Misogyny, Murder, Racism, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
caitcosentino's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I don't understand why these two storylines were combined into one book. The Dallas storyline was interesting, though super dark. The Lafayette storyline felt super underdeveloped and like it was just an excuse to write about the sex party. I wish the author had just focused on the Dallas storyline.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape and Gun violence
Minor: Child abuse
singalana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The plot of the novel deals basically with three different things: Sookie's coworker is murdered, a maenad makes an appearance demanding tribute and Eric loans Sookie to the Dallas vampires. These three plot pieces are a lot, and they could have been at least two different novels. There's a lot to unpack there.
These novels are meant as light and sexy romp with a touch of darker elements. The light elements are fine, the sexy bits could be a bit more sexy and the darker elements could do with a bit of reflection.
Unfortunately it shows a bit that these books were written by a straight white woman, but I'm not an expert.
Moderate: Rape, Blood, Violence, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, Death, Murder, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Minor: Child abuse, Cursing, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Alcohol, Religious bigotry, Murder, Sexual content, Rape, and Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Car accident, and Gore
Minor: Classism, Torture, Pedophilia, and Homophobia
honeyenbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Death, Violence, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Sexual violence, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Child abuse
hyperashley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Homophobia, Death of parent, Violence, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
sonias's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Xenophobia and Blood
missbsbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism, and Pedophilia
lost_windsock's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual assault, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicide