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yulia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The story has no depth and presents bdsm as something capable of rapidly healing mental health issues.
The book is about these tough mafia guys who are soft as marshmallows inside and also of course very romantic and tender with their partners while still being ruthless killers. Which, again, can be very fun to read if you can suspend your disbelief.
The first big plot twist just simply didn't make any sense considering we got so many different POVs that would have indicated it beforehand. Felt like the author just came up with it at the moment to add to the drama.
The biggest sin of this book was, however, the Russian nicknames that Kane uses. Some of them are google translated nicknames that only work in English and make no sense in Russian.
I understand that it would only bother native language speakers, but it would have been so easy to find one to proofread a couple of words before publishing the books.
Also Kane having Russian accent after moving to US at six years old makes no sense.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, and Fire/Fire injury
meganemarshall's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Physical abuse and Rape
crystalmackey'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
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
winter_whimsy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Rape and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
audiobook_chaos'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
5.0
Minor: Homophobia, Rape, Torture, and Murder