megselyane's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, Death, Incest, Sexual harassment, Violence, Grief, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Death of parent, Classism, Racism, Incest, Stalking, Sexism, Sexual content, Drug use, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Pregnancy, Slavery, Fatphobia, Alcohol, and Body shaming
libraryofdoe's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
I have never hated a heroine more. As a fan of the show I’ve owned the full series of books for a few years now and finally planned to pick up and blitz through the series this year.
That will absolutely not be happening.
Sookie is vapid, self-centred, judgemental, slut-shaming, homophobic, fatphobic and the living embodiment of “I’m not like other girls”.
The sex scenes were uncomfortable, badly written, and some bordered on non-consensual where the author clearly imagined them as romantic.
The mystery was plotted sloppily. The writing was rushed and extremely derivative, reminding me of bad YA. This is absolutely the kind of book your extremely religious aunt would write and call “raunchy”.
If the plot intrigues you I implore you to just watch the show and skip this train wreck. If you read and enjoyed this I’m on my knees begging you to read good paranormal romance - it’s absolutely out there and this isn’t it.
That will absolutely not be happening.
Sookie is vapid, self-centred, judgemental, slut-shaming, homophobic, fatphobic and the living embodiment of “I’m not like other girls”.
The sex scenes were uncomfortable, badly written, and some bordered on non-consensual where the author clearly imagined them as romantic.
The mystery was plotted sloppily. The writing was rushed and extremely derivative, reminding me of bad YA. This is absolutely the kind of book your extremely religious aunt would write and call “raunchy”.
If the plot intrigues you I implore you to just watch the show and skip this train wreck. If you read and enjoyed this I’m on my knees begging you to read good paranormal romance - it’s absolutely out there and this isn’t it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Homophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs
mmefish's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Light/brainless but very problematic read. Would give it 1 star if I haven’t watched the show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault
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