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whatbeccareadnext's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I did not do my research before I picked this book up...
I genuinely thought this was contemporary romance and I was SO SO wrong. I don't normally check for trigger warnings as I fortunately don't find most anything triggering. However, I wish I had just maybe read the blurb of this book or some reviews before I started because it was a lot, and if I had gone in with the expectation that there were going to be some pretty dark moments, I wouldn't of had such a visceral reaction to it.
Anyway, that being said, I didn't dislike the book, in fact it kind of has me hooked - now that I know what I'm reading, I'm much more on board with the direction of the plot. I think it is a testament to Nikki Sloane's writing and storytelling, that I reacted so strongly to the scene (Not going to spoil anything here, but if you've read it you know what I mean.)
I genuinely thought this was contemporary romance and I was SO SO wrong. I don't normally check for trigger warnings as I fortunately don't find most anything triggering. However, I wish I had just maybe read the blurb of this book or some reviews before I started because it was a lot, and if I had gone in with the expectation that there were going to be some pretty dark moments, I wouldn't of had such a visceral reaction to it.
Anyway, that being said, I didn't dislike the book, in fact it kind of has me hooked - now that I know what I'm reading, I'm much more on board with the direction of the plot. I think it is a testament to Nikki Sloane's writing and storytelling, that I reacted so strongly to the scene (Not going to spoil anything here, but if you've read it you know what I mean.)
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
darknesslighttt's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
3.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: arranged marriage, enemies to lovers
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: toxic relationships, emotional abuse, misogyni, s*xual assault
At first I thought I would like the book. There was something about it that caught my curiosity, but everything took a turn when I got to the initiation part. Until that part, I really thought it was interesting, still hoping that Marist will fight back. When I got to that part, let's say that it wasn't for me and made me feel grossed out. And after that until the last pages, with my last hope that something will change for the better, it was shattered.
Although I read dark things, this book was not for me. I don't think I will continue this series. I gave the 3 stars for the sole fact that I liked the first part of the book.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: arranged marriage, enemies to lovers
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: toxic relationships, emotional abuse, misogyni, s*xual assault
At first I thought I would like the book. There was something about it that caught my curiosity, but everything took a turn when I got to the initiation part. Until that part, I really thought it was interesting, still hoping that Marist will fight back. When I got to that part, let's say that it wasn't for me and made me feel grossed out. And after that until the last pages, with my last hope that something will change for the better, it was shattered.
Although I read dark things, this book was not for me. I don't think I will continue this series. I gave the 3 stars for the sole fact that I liked the first part of the book.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
tinktayl's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
lilypilly's review against another edition
dark
this book was on another level of weirdness like wtf is happening with Macalister and the ending like girl. And what was the initiation all about, like I'm sorry but my husband would not be participating in sexual activities with another girl even if it meant losing his job. AND ALICE AND VINCE BEING TOGETHER
I can't even say that this book was good, the only reason i stuck around was that i wanted to finish it and because i knew what the initiation was i just wanted to see how it was written.
I didn't like the characters, i thought Marist was vapid and i thought Royce complained too much. Macalister was a creep, there's no way around that one literally, he would've been a pedo if she was younger. it was just so random and there felt like there was no thought to the plot.
I can't even say that this book was good, the only reason i stuck around was that i wanted to finish it and because i knew what the initiation was i just wanted to see how it was written.
I didn't like the characters, i thought Marist was vapid and i thought Royce complained too much. Macalister was a creep, there's no way around that one literally, he would've been a pedo if she was younger. it was just so random and there felt like there was no thought to the plot.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
myboooksandme's review against another edition
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment
vereads221b's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I will come back to write a full review later, but if I'm being honest the content in this book has haunted me since I read it a few days ago. The fact that I couldn't find trigger warnings anywhere shows me how little the author cares about their readers. I don't recommend this book to anyone.
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape
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