staycloudyy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was about Iris, August, and Caleb. Before I start this I would like to say please check your triggers. It is a very heavy book.
Iris and Caleb are in a very serious relationship when she meets August. They have a very strong connection and can’t get eachother out of their heads. Caleb starts getting violent with Iris and now she has to find a way to get out and protect herself and her daughter.
I loved this book. The spice between two characters was amazing. The plot had me not able to put it down even though I threw my kindle multiple times and audibly screamed and gasped throughout it. I finished this book faster than many that I’ve read recently and I cannot believe how well written it was. 10/10 I suggest reading it as long as you can handle it.
Iris and Caleb are in a very serious relationship when she meets August. They have a very strong connection and can’t get eachother out of their heads. Caleb starts getting violent with Iris and now she has to find a way to get out and protect herself and her daughter.
I loved this book. The spice between two characters was amazing. The plot had me not able to put it down even though I threw my kindle multiple times and audibly screamed and gasped throughout it. I finished this book faster than many that I’ve read recently and I cannot believe how well written it was. 10/10 I suggest reading it as long as you can handle it.
anikafuloria's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
patriciahanna's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
This was my first real step into dark romance and I just don’t think it’s for me. It had quite a lot of graphic SA which I just don’t think is for me. Really sad and I think in general pretty well done but not my favorite genre.
3/5 🌶️
3/5 🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence
Moderate: Death
wandering_mind's review against another edition
4.5
If you're going into this book looking for some cute basketball romance, you're not going to find it. Yes, a part of it is cute and romantic but the main focus is on our female character Iris and everything she had to go through. It was extremely hard to read those scenes at times but absolutely necessary. Because the sad truth is there are so many women out there with the story similar to hers.
Kennedy did an amazing job portraying our characters and her writing was flawless. I loved how kind and understanding August was, and how fierce and strong Iris is.
Only thing I didn't like is that insta love, or insta connection whatever you want to call it.
Overall, a beautifully written story that breaks your heart at first, but mends it after.
Thank you to NetGalley, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom books, and the author for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Kennedy did an amazing job portraying our characters and her writing was flawless. I loved how kind and understanding August was, and how fierce and strong Iris is.
Only thing I didn't like is that insta love, or insta connection whatever you want to call it.
Overall, a beautifully written story that breaks your heart at first, but mends it after.
Thank you to NetGalley, SOURCEBOOKS Bloom books, and the author for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
elbow1227's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ajdavis29's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mckennasmith361's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
romancebooknook's review against another edition
5.0
Kennedy Ryan, you write the best stories and know the way to my heart! ❤️❤️❤️All I have to say is you’re my all time best author and Long shot delivereddddd!