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mayday27'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use and Torture
lisa07xie'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: Body horror, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
weirdomen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The first book in the series was so close to being five stars for me, but I have to be honest and say I didn't feel the character development was the greatest. Rae and Leon do have great internal conflicts and they're explored, but I think the book needed to be slightly longer to really flesh out why they change by the end of the book. I'm also not the biggest fan of insta-love and both characters basically fell instantly in love with each other and first sight, but it's bearable because neither immediately accepts their feelings like rational beings should (in my opinion). I can understand why Rae comes to love Leon, but I'd still like better answers as to why Leon was so in love with Rae when he hardly knew her. I'm hoping reading the other books in the series might give some insight, but I'm doubtful.
I'm still excited to read the rest of the series though and willing to try Laroux's other series, Losers too. Bully romances, such as Losers, aren't my thing, but if the author handles the darkness and gray areas of bully romances like she handled the dark themes in this book, she may show me I can like bully romances too under the right conditions.
Also, a small piece but important (to me) part of the story was also knowing Rae and Leon are both open and proudly bisexual. As well as Zane and Cullum who are featured in the next books. I wouldn't be surprised if there were more queer characters in the books and I love that!
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Death, Gore, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Drug use, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
adelagx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Vomit and Stalking
Minor: Suicide
Ensure you read all the trigger warnings before readinglivjbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This book had me hooked from the beginning and I loved every page of it. Rae was annoying as she was just walking into danger like it was a sign saying "we're open" but I get it kinda cause I do love a good mystery. Especially if there is a devastatingly handsome demon there to save me.
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Stalking
mrrmadi's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Gore, Physical abuse, and Blood
katlynnnxo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
tguccione'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
4.25
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
aytac's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
crweber25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail