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
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-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
1.0
Addicted is classified as erotica - not my typical genre that’s for sure! The set-up is that Zoe is a successful Black businesswoman, allegedly happily married to her childhood sweetheart. Except she is sexually unfulfilled and suffering from a sex addiction (I never brought the addiction and would argue she was sexually frustrated) so pursues three overlapping affairs. This book never once made me feel the way I expected erotica would, but perhaps that’s just a matter of personal taste and I should simply file this book as not for me. However, I had one big concern, which was that each of Zoe’s extra-marital partners attempted to kill her. The implicit message disturbed me. It felt like s**t shaming, an alarmist cautionary tale, a warning to women as to what would happen if they dared to seek sexual fulfilment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, Animal death, Rape, and Sexual content
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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