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juchan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
One the other hand the book deals with a very diffucult topic that needed a lot more time and focus on. Also mixing that with spicyness didn't sit very well with me. It should also have had a few more content warnings as there was metioning of rape which further didn't really work with the plot of a spicy relationship. And the time frame was just redicilious. It takes years to heal from the kind of trauma this main character suffered no matter how strong you are not just a couple of months. And there was mentioning of lots of different abuse and trauma. There is also a lot of talk about violence from the domestic abuse angle but also from the other characters against the abuser. As I said needs more trigger warnings.
I liked that the abuser did not have a name and was only referred to as he/ him. The chapter from his point of view was not needed at all though.
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse and Rape
fnicholee'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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Car accident, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
ephemeralreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Child abuse
spookybitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
newfriendjen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
With a young mom escaping her abu$iv3 husband and living in her car with their 5 year old: be ready to shed some tears while reading!
The men who take Avery and Chloe in each have their own rough pasts and current issues to overcome leading to an incredible story of growth and overcoming trauma.
Chloe was such a great highlight to this story too! She made an epic sidekick for her mom and the guys both!
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: War, Death of parent, and Violence
naaytaashreads's review against another edition
3.5
This book broke me in so many ways.
I was crying in every chapter, there was always something that got me.
The author wrote in detail about Avery's journey. It's not a perfect happy ending, but it was growth.
It wasn't forced just because she found love and her family to protect her, but it was herself.
Everyone gets a POV in the book, but it didn't feel like it was balanced out.
Especially the three male characters, Ryker's POV was more, and there was more chemistry and relationship built between him and Avery.
I wanted more of Zack; we didn't see much of him.
Cass, we do have his chapter, but it always feels rushed, and I wasn't focused on his storyline until the end, which felt rushed.
What was disappointing was the suspense of the read.
The suspense plotline was high in the beginning, but in the middle, it felt like we forgot all about it, only the casual mention of it here and there.
Then suddenly, the suspense happened towards the ending, and it was wrapped up within seconds.
I wish there were more action on that.
Overall, it's a cute, emotional read.
Adorable moments and the humour is GOLD.
“Gonna kiss your mommy, little bear. That means you’re both mine now.”
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Car accident, Gaslighting, Medical content, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Grief, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Body horror, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, and Torture