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dovahkiin_shea's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
Michael x Elsie - she (and her friends) have been trafficked for 9 years and she finally has an opportunity to escape, and takes it - not knowing how that choice would change her life forever. After being found, they come to an agreement, and she marries Michael and tries to find any way to help her friends escape. Elsie grows attached to Michael's daughter and slowly begins to trust Michael as well.528's review against another edition
Check your triggers.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Torture, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Rape
poupimali's review
3.75
She is a very strong character and I loved that.
Sophie is hilarious.
Please check the TW especially if you are triggered by trafficking. This is heavy.
A bit repetitive sometimes.
I think there are holes in the story. The timeline is a bit odd.
The audiobook is good, so I recommend to listen to it. The bonus scenes are included ❤️
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, and Murder
caseykaldahl's review
- 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? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder
maddiesbooksta's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
what_karla_reads's review
4.5
5/5 spice
This had me on tenterhooks from the beginning. It's dark. Like, very dark and emotional. It can be draining if you aren't prepared for it.
What Elsie goes through is nothing sort of traumatic with a capital T...and that she was able to rise above and find happiness is testimony to her strength.
Michael is a cinnamon roll for his little girl but is a fierce protector for his family and ruthless man to anyone who crosses him. Afraid to love because of the life he lives, he only wanted to have a marriage of convenience...but Elsie rattled his walls and ignited a protectiveness he had only reserved for his daughter.
This story hurt...not gonna lie it was almost too much with the triggers but I am glad I finished it. The HEA was just that much more emotional because of all the things these two went through. Plus the next books in the series were set up nicely and I can't wait for the other stories. Also, if you read the Cavaleri brother's series this one intersects with that series. So obviously I'm going to read that series too...
Also, super spicy...like off the charts. So that's an added plus.
I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please check the trigger warnings below before reading. Stay safe!
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Infidelity and Suicidal thoughts