_alyssar_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Minor: Animal cruelty, Violence, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Child abuse, Gaslighting, War, and Alcohol
evie_dora's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Child abuse and Violence
Minor: Homophobia
carbs666's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is so damn tender, so sharply vulnerable, and so historically grounded. Lucie is a heroine you instantly love; her insecurities about being too difficult to love protected by a hard exterior of cold intelligence and wit are incredibly charming, and they offer a lot for readers to relate to. We've all secretly felt lonely, wondered if we would have to make ourselves small to be loved, worried that if we're too much ourselves we'll chase away everyone close to us.
Tristan is a first-class scoundrel with a heart of gold. The "I've always loved you" dynamic is so strong with these two, and the way he quickly realizes how badly he needs Lucie, while knowing she doesn't need him at all, is just so sweet. I love the way Lucie let's herself soften and the way Tristan gains purpose when they're together.
The balance between internal and external conflict is just perfect in this book! The sex could have been a little sexier but the yearning between these two is so powerful it makes up up that. I just loved it.
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: War and Violence
kb33's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Sexism, Classism, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Abandonment, and Domestic abuse
stardustandrockets's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Grief, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Violence
samchase112'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
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Sexism
Moderate: Animal death and Cursing
Minor: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts