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first_edition's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I read up until page 47 of 351 (14%) before I DNF and just skimmed the rest. So disappointing.
It had such potential but making Elsa so spineless and making Aiden not just a bully but a sexual abuser with very strong psycho tendencies—making both main characters unlikable—just royally fucked it up.
This story reminds me a lot of BOYS OVER FLOWERS (HANA YORI DANGO) ⬅️ Now THAT is GREAT!!❤️ Had this book followed their lead concerning the characters and making them likable, then this book could've been amazing. Instead it felt like they took BOYS OVER FLOWERS and corrupted it with Haunting Adeline to make this 💩. Such a letdown.
Graphic: Sexual assault
sashasauroras's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
so um
yeah this book was a LOT. not great to say the least like.. just no..
yeah i’m confused.. this book is just not great like plot wise and overall??
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Bullying, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Rape, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Emotional abuse
salsale7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
It was bad
I hated a lot of things in this book, starting with the character of the ml. I was really shocked that there were people who fell for him. I mean??
I hated how foolish and indecisive the fl was ,The only thing that motivated me to complete the book other than the fact that I wanted to read the author’s next books was the fl memories I was curious to see what it would be
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
wulethephoenix's review against another edition
I felt uncomfortable reading everything the MMC did, and it was even more uncomfortable knowing he was just 18.
Dark romance my ass!
Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse
readwthsam's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Mental illness, Violence, Death of parent, Alcohol, Medical trauma, and Bullying
ryann2011's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Well if that doesn’t just about Sum up the whole problem I had with this book. I don’t mind a dark bully romance…I’ve read and loved MANY… but this was just a bit too much noncon for me. It was basically 250 pages of SA followed up by 60 pages of intrigue and entertainment.
I’m not here to yuck on anyone’s yum so if you loved this I love that for you! Unfortunately this wasn’t for me. Other reviews have said “This is good of you can turn your feminist brain off” and that’s most likely true. I just couldn’t.
I love Rina Kent tho and I’ll continue to read her work!!!
Graphic: Sexual assault, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse
mrsgames2u's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Idk what it says about me but this is the type of Bully romance I love. It’s not a standalone. Running to book 2.
Graphic: Stalking and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault
briochebun's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Aiden’s character piqued my interest while reading ”Cruel King” — so I was ecstatic when I found out that the next book in the series was his!
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Grief, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Violence, Fatphobia, Rape, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Chronic illness, Sexual content, Bullying, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Body shaming, Medical content, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Classism
survivingonkoffee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Body shaming
alullaby's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Fatphobia, Rape, Toxic relationship, Classism, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Death of parent, Bullying, and Sexual assault