jz_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
most compelling evidence I've ever seen for why Stockholm syndrome is real. also, Italians are annoying.
amandarjb's review against another edition
It felt like a wattpad story that got published. I didn’t know what was going on and it was boring. There’s no way I’m wasting my time on nonsense like this.
esackett's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
alexandra2023's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
lady_n_beautiful_reads's review against another edition
While this may be exactly up someone’s alley, I am 41% into the book and I don’t find Carter redeemable. I love Aria’s character and I want to know what happens, but ultimately, I want to read a book that I can get into.
Spoiler
He kidnaps Aria and cannot understand why she doesn’t ”obey” him, when really he is looking for love 😒 I am over the over explained inner dialogue of both main characters, Carter wishing she’s just submit to him and Aria fighting against her captorGraphic: Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping
dom_58's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
redx45'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
5.0
amandabeaver15's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
devi_nicole's review against another edition
This was a DNF for me.
I waited literally 3 months to borrow this from the library (via kindle) because I read it was like a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and I couldn’t even get halfway through. I have no interest in knowing what happens. The FMC is annoying and I get the circumstance is traumatic but just the way it’s written makes her insufferable.
The MC is a one track mind and just comes off as a caveman.
Super disappointing.
I waited literally 3 months to borrow this from the library (via kindle) because I read it was like a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and I couldn’t even get halfway through. I have no interest in knowing what happens. The FMC is annoying and I get the circumstance is traumatic but just the way it’s written makes her insufferable.
The MC is a one track mind and just comes off as a caveman.
Super disappointing.