tostita's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
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? Yes
4.5
There are several scenes in this book that are much darker than anything else I’ve seen in any Green Valley book, but the writing was so gripping that I could not put it down during those parts. Since Suzie is trapped working for a criminal motorcycle club and has been for many years, the darkness is appropriate to her situation. However, these scenes may be too much for some readers, so check content warnings as appropriate. Overall, I loved the book.
Graphic: Trafficking, Violence, Sexual assault, Classism, Confinement, and Blood
Moderate: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Sexual content
Minor: Drug abuse, Murder, Abandonment, and Death of parent
Spoiler
Two bikers assault the female main character, grope her intimate areas, and attempt to drag her into the woods for the purpose of raping her. Later, the same bikers kidnap her, choke her almost to unconsciousness, and she is trapped in a tiny space with another biker who cuts off her clothing and hair, cuts her with a knife, and intends to force her into work as a prostitute.corymouse's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Addiction
camiclarkbooks's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This is a retelling of the movie “My Fair Lady,” which was based on the book “Pygmalion.” The concept is very cute and I enjoyed the characters, but it was darker than I’d anticipated. That was my own fault, as I did not research the book enough beforehand.
Graphic: Torture, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Body horror, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Violence, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, and Classism
Minor: Alcohol and Addiction
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