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geesjournals's review
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-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
3.25
A literal rollercoaster ride.
20% I hated this exposition.
31% Completely traumatized.
38% It's weird, but I don't hate it.
59% I'm only here for Mendax.
64% It's all worth it.
73% Mendax. Mendax. Mendax.
84% Unhinged.
93% Callie is the most frustrating annoying maddening main character ever.
94% I'ma stick beside him.
97% Ummm... Since when?
100% Eli who? Saracen what? I am confusion.
20% I hated this exposition.
31% Completely traumatized.
38% It's weird, but I don't hate it.
59% I'm only here for Mendax.
64% It's all worth it.
73% Mendax. Mendax. Mendax.
84% Unhinged.
93% Callie is the most frustrating annoying maddening main character ever.
94% I'ma stick beside him.
97% Ummm... Since when?
100% Eli who? Saracen what? I am confusion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Car accident, and Death of parent
rwsmith's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
this absolutely read like an ao3 story, posted in chapters but then scooped up together and published with a few intro chapters to set up the world. the writing isn't the best and it would have benefitted from an editor review in terms of typos and grammar. it also should not have been written in first person - the twist at the end was interesting but it was too out of pocket for the whole book to have been in first person and the reader not having seen any foreshadowing.
all that said, the plot and story itself are interesting. the cliffhanger does make me want to read the sequel when it comes out, but unless the writing is a bit better and the characters a bit more dynamic, ill probably pass. i read it in a day so definitely and easy and quick read if thats what you're looking for.
all that said, the plot and story itself are interesting. the cliffhanger does make me want to read the sequel when it comes out, but unless the writing is a bit better and the characters a bit more dynamic, ill probably pass. i read it in a day so definitely and easy and quick read if thats what you're looking for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Abandonment