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lost_windsock's review
5.0
This book really had everything I like, and I loved it! There was a gratuitous amount of spice, there was intrigue with a little bit of action, there was a deep emotional journey, we got lace and daggers and sarcasm, a 100% confirmed condescending laugh, and brattiness, and it was just very excellent! The plot of this book was really engaging, and the way it was written made this book feel twice as long as it actually was, which for me is a very good thing haha. I really loved Brent. The way he just stayed cool no matter what, didn't let Mercer get the upper hand, but was still so gentle with him, was chef's kiss. He was absolutely crazy for Mercer, and of course gave him what he wanted pretty much every time, but he did it in a way that didn't allow Mercer to stay in his pattern of trauma. I think Mercer might be my favorite brat that ever bratted. He was obviously using his attitude and defiance as a deflection technique, but underneath it all he was still all sass, and I just loved his personality. I loved how this book really did make it so that Mercer came out on top, getting everything he wanted and deserved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia and Death of parent
jxzmine's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Child abuse
jessie_h's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
This was so good! I loved it and I hope we get more stories with these characters!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
winter_is_reading's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Both dark and adorable. Normally I don’t enjoy brats in romances, but this guy’s my exception since he’s so devious and lovable. He overcomes a lot of neglect-centered trauma and medical mistreatment, and he rocks lacy underwear while doing so.
I love the relationship dynamic too—it’s basically “evil demonic puppy” and “person who lets the evil demonic puppy off the leash in full support of evil dog doing”. I love ride-or-die partners.
A lot of using sex as a coping mechanism, some D/s dynamics. It’s a very steamy book.
Spice: 5/5
Angst: 4/5
I love the relationship dynamic too—it’s basically “evil demonic puppy” and “person who lets the evil demonic puppy off the leash in full support of evil dog doing”. I love ride-or-die partners.
A lot of using sex as a coping mechanism, some D/s dynamics. It’s a very steamy book.
Spice: 5/5
Angst: 4/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Mental illness
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