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liaantje'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? Yes
4.5
I so live this writing!
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
the_wistful_word_witch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
But it wasn't all spice and kink! There's revenge, murder, a burgeoning love story (that I believed a bit more than Rae and Leon's), a LOT of trauma, and a death cult to an eldritch god....
It's a somehow spicy yet traumatic read if you like dark romance, but be sure to read the triggers!
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
spatterson7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Car accident
secondhandbookshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Which makes sense as it's book two, but I found i did not care about the characters as much as I enjoyed book one.
It also was less story line and more repetition.
Overall, meh. I'll probably read book three and then go back to my usual space thrillers.
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
cash_mama'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Medical trauma and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcoholism and Emotional abuse
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
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
madeleinevest's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Torture, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
spicycronereads'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The plot of this one is synchronous with the first book so you know how it will end. As a result it didn’t have that dramatic tension that can ratchet up so deliciously. There are moments that aren’t depicted in the first book and those are probably my favorites, especially the club. And of course, in keeping with the first book, the spice does not disappoint.
Overall a fast, fun, spicy read that got me to where I needed to be to start book 3.
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Blood and Gaslighting
shaipanda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I was tempted not to read cause I really hadn’t liked the first book in this series cause the FMC had really annoyed me off in the first one but I thought this was wayyy better
The plot is probably even darker than the first one and definitely be aware of what you’re getting into but I am glad I read this one!!
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
Minor: Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Stalking, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
shinyfox'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
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Vomit, Car accident, and Death of parent
using gun for sexual penetration, predator/prey dynamic