this_momma_is_booked's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Full review of this series will be written under The Deception, the third book in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent
karina_dreamsinwords's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
This was giving The Selection after dark and I can’t explain why but those that get it will get ittt.
The Initiation itself was very InTeResting👀
I will be continuing this series because wtff I need to see what happens next. Wow.
The Initiation itself was very InTeResting👀
I will be continuing this series because wtff I need to see what happens next. Wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Pregnancy and Misogyny
chocolatemonkey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, and Confinement
myboooksandme's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
eicart_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
This book contains a LOT of manipulative behavior and deception. It's like a big soap opera. There is one scene (the initiation referred to in the title) that could be very problematic:Spoiler
a graphic description of a woman consenting to being held down, naked, on a table while multiple, powerful, older men take turns performing oral sex on her. She then has penetrative sex with her boyfriend while they all watch. Again, she technically consents and has the power to stop them at any time, but it's essentially sexual assault and should be avoided by any reader who would be triggered by that. She can say no, but is manipulated into the situation because it's the best of many poor options.
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