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grace28's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I thought this book was really good the only hang-up I had was I thought it was too rushed, I could have read another 100 pages just to build on the character's connections/ foundation. I thought how they got together so fast was just too quick and at some spots, scarlet's thinking was seemingly forgotten like I would have liked to see her internal struggle about wanting to run away and planning something only to choose them. Her choice to stay seemed like an afterthought to the author.
The spice was really good just too much too quick is all I can say usually the love interests build-up to the level of "comfortability" I'll call it, for scarlet and Seb's first time together. Same thing in the office scene with Tristen just too much between them too quick.
So far Eliot's and scarlets development is going well but I would like more cute/ small meaningful moments so when he finally gets with her it makes a bit more sense than just she's hot and around.
Overall I recommend it to those who love fighting, strong FMCs, reverse harem and crime families/ found family tropes. I rate this book 3.5 stars.
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
psyched_np'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
fxygchn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Blood
Moderate: Rape, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Grief and Fire/Fire injury
paigemarian's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse
paigemarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault
saramackenzi'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love Scarlett, like with my whole heart. She’s a badass without being extremely annoying like other RH MC’s I’ve read so I loved that. The boys were amazing, I mean are we shocked? No. Sebastian, Tristan, and Elliot are the basic types you’ll find in a RH with one being extra broody and harder to understand, the one “in charge” who is usually the level headed one, and then there’s the one who’s extra friendly with our MC but would kill anyone else…so ya know normal. Again, I loved them all.
After reading some other RH after this one, I’ve realized the smut comes pretty quick compared to others. It’s definitely not a slow burn so that takes a whole book to get to the first guy. We get there real quick. If you’re a fan of quick smut you’ll definitely like this. I tend to like my smut a bit slower to let the angst go one longer but hey I still enjoyed it all the same.
I’m really liking the world that we are in. We get introduced to several groups involved in the organized crime world and I’m expecting to see more development in the next book. Since it is the first book and it’s less than 100 pages we only got the basic information but it was enough to have me intrigued. Like hello, Scarlett’s family has me wondering what the hell they are doing.
Honestly, this was really fast passed and just a fun time. I’m so happy I found this book because I never would have been introduced to the genre without it.
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, and Murder
readwithelle's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault