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ellianderjoy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
katerina_l's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
booksandteatime's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
daryn'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
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence and Vomit
binevolentbookworm'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
4.5
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
tallandblonde'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
4.25
Minor: Gun violence, Misogyny, and Murder
anastasia_raf'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
Did I enjoy the book? Yes and no. Honestly being described as a queer romance feels a bit misleading?
It is queer and it has a little romance but it's also heavy. It explores women's stance in society, it LIGHTLY refers to colonialism and racism. It also refers to toxic masculinity, patriarchy, and the predatory "nature" of white cis men. Was all of it perfectly executed? No. But the message was delivered.
It felt a bit triggering for me reading a book where I could see myself- a young woman being misled and manipulated by a man. A queer person struggling to accept herself. I have read books that were more triggering and difficult but somehow with this book I felt like I was reliving the most ugly and hurtful moments of my life. Nash reminded me too much of someone dangerous and scary and I felt sickened by his appearance in the book. I didn't know it was going to be heavy (personally speaking always,) going into it but please be careful if you get triggered by such themes as well.
The writing was solid. The protagonists felt real enough. The side characters weren't explored as much as I wish they were. There was such chemistry between Rose and Eddie, I loved it. Would I have given Eddie as many chances as Rose gave her? Probably not, probably yes.
Do I believe Eddie is spoiled, single-minded, selfish and thoughtless towards the feelings of others? Yes. Do I believe she has the potential of growth? Also yes.
I truly liked Rose. I know she has spunk and I wanted to see more of it. Nonetheless she was an absolute delight.
I loved Dayo, Albert and occasionally Valentine, but as I said, they weren't greatly explored and their presence seemed "out of necessity" than actual contribution to the story.
The best way I can describe it, is as a semi-biography of an author. Of Eddie.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cursing, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, Colonisation, and Classism
jodiexmae'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? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
lexnicole's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Colonisation
booksdogsandcoffee'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
3.75
This is a witty, smart mix of Bridgerton meets Colette meets Dickinson. I have fallen in love with queer historical romance and Lex Croucher wrote Infamous with such a women empowering voice and tenderness that I found myself squealing when the two main characters finally admit their feelings for each other. With the time that it was set in I did have a hard time with some of the plot line and it was a struggle to listen to at times, but overall was fantastic.
The narration was amazing and I had a wonderful time listening to this book!
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Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism