Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

Dreadful: A Dark Retelling by Greer Rivers

2 reviews

laylareadsthings's review

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

LOVE Sev and Talia. Dreadful might be my favorite from the Tattered Curtain series. Really nice mix of plot and character development, everything is woven together organically and I never felt like the story stalled. The romance was angsty and deep and so lovely (and a little psycho!) once they finally get together. If you’ve read Rouge, there are some moments in this you’ll appreciate nods to. The story unfolded at a strong pace, twists and turns were believable and character motivations stayed true. This is definitely the most dark and depraved TC book, but also the most emotional. I finished this in one sitting - which is really the highest praise I can give!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Child death, Murder, and Torture

Minor: Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment

natashadb's review

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

5.0

Thank you Valentine PR and Greer Rivers for the ARC! 

This book was EVERYTHING. I loved it so much. The prologue through to the epilogue I was so captivated. Talia and Sev are such good characters that I didn't want to put the book down. This was the perfect amount of character-driven/plot-driven/spice. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape