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milla96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape and Toxic relationship
cariad_llyfr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
laurataylor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Vomit
cecereads__'s review against another edition
4.0
A flawed main character - a general thing with these ppl and realistic, and some you really “disliked” with a passion. Enjoyed how and what we got to know about her.
- I really wish the blurb said less btw. At least the penultimate paragraph needs to go… I try to only read the first paragraph in the blurb and then I might read more of it once I’m “in” the story, otherwise I feel it spoils the fun of exploring when you first sit down with it if you know too much or the blurb takes your expectations in the wrong/an unnecessary direction.
Anyway, there’s loads of sex, hence the erotica descriptor. Which I think explains (at least to some degree) the “low” rating bc some ppl are just a bit prudish when you read through some of the reviews, let’s be honest….
I’d say a very intriguing, exciting and frustrating story about actually considering our worth and self-esteem.
(A few things said e.g. about ending your life that I wasn’t too sure about in terms of phrasing though.)
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
myfff'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Eating disorder
yellowpurple500's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
For an erotica I found myself rolling my eyes a lot at the sex scenes. It felt like if someone just looked at Violet she came. There were points where someone barely touched her and she was at the point of orgasm. I get this woman is horny but CALM DOWN.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child death, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction
marlee_grace'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
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
emisbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
the characters are insufferable, especially max who is a complete manchild. i found violet (the protagonist) insufferable at many points too, even if her struggles were very real. she was constantly making stupid decisions. overall, she was a very frustrating MC to read about, especially considering this book is in the first person perspective.
however my main problem with this book is that it's all effect and no cause - everything occurs without a real reason or explanation. it was incredibly frustrating.
there is also so much smut in this book it's almost excessive. it wasn't exciting, but rather very repetitive. i found myself thinking "here we go again" every time.
tldr: mixed feelings. more bad than good. all effect with no cause. characters suck. too much smut.
Graphic: Cursing, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death and Miscarriage
lolasherwin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
spozk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Has some well written chapters for example when she is talking about her past relationships and being introspective but the rest of it is very repetitive and boring. This character is constantly describing how ugly and nasty her clothes are and in general seems like a gross person just for the other characters to act like she's the most beautiful creature they've ever seen?? and the relentless naming of brands like H&M or KFC started to really grate on me.. might try finish this in the future but im getting really bored of it right now. Bought this book for the sex scenes and they're all too short and not written particularly well
I've also seen from other reviews that there is sexual assault in later chapters and I absolutely do not want to read that so on second thought I don't think I will finish this. The cover is way too nice for a book that is this irritating to read
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Drug use and Eating disorder