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roksyreads's review
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I’ll preface this by saying I’m a fan of dark romance and have read some very dark novels and enjoyed them. Whilst there are some aspects that are intriguing and hit hard emotionally, enough to keep me hopeful of a solid finish, I unfortunately have very little to say that’s positive about this novel. The story is repetitive, haphazard, and at times forced. There are too many POVs, most of which sound exactly the same, and with minimal character development outside of the FMC. Note also that the FMC is a teenager: she’s 17 for 70% of the novel. Despite all attempts to age her up—mostly by putting her through numerous traumatic events*—she’s childish and petulant. And no, not in a cute, playful way. Add in numerous “when she’s 18” lines from not one, but two, significantly older MMCs, and it kills the “romance”. I won’t be continuing with the series, nor will I be reading any other work from the author.
* be aware of regular, detailed descriptions on-page with no CWs in the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Trafficking and Abortion
thelongautumn's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Addiction and Death of parent
becxreadz's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Liked
*Chemistry between the characters
*Waited til she was 18 to move forward with their sexual relationship
*The good hearted guy who's morally Grey
*Family relationships
Disliked
*The 16 year age gap and his history with the love interest
*ends with marriage and a baby
*Chemistry between the characters
*Waited til she was 18 to move forward with their sexual relationship
*The good hearted guy who's morally Grey
*Family relationships
Disliked
*The 16 year age gap and his history with the love interest
*ends with marriage and a baby
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder
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