sistatv's review against another edition
The beginning of the book was ok but for some reason, I just didn't develop enough of an attachment or interest in these characters to continue. I also wasn't happy with a seemingl non consensual sex scene that seems to have been minimized to a normal sexuall interaction. Hard pass. All respect to Zane but I'm enjoying the writing of authors like Christina C. JOnes, JL Seegars, Alexandria House etc way more so I DNF to read more of those.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual content, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Mental illness
oohgoshtara's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Addicted follows Zoe a successful married middle class black woman seeking help from a therapist for sexual addiction. Through sessions with her therapist Zoe begins by telling the story starting from her early childhood. We see Zoe's relationship with her husband Jason grow from childhood enemies to high school sweethearts to marriage and children. They are both successful and from the outside looking in the perfect family. As Zoe struggles with her sex addiction her perfect life and persona begin to unravel. I did question Zoe being branded as a sex addict. She is a woman with suppressed childhood sexual trauma that she needed to deal with in a sexually unfulfilling marriage. This leads to her destructive behavior. The story is fast paced, drama filled and keeps you drawn in. I wouldn't say it's a romance. It was more suspense, thriller to me. I thought the plot was good but there is A LOT that happens in this novel. There are parts of the story that are far fetched but still a great read. It adds to the drama and ultimate conclusion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Rape, Suicide attempt, and Sexual assault
catcrowcandle's review against another edition
dark
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I finished this book simply because I wanted to see where the weird plot went. I didn't particularly enjoy reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
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