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kc1234's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
ok wow never read a dark romance before...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
mrsschreave's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
i devoured this book. read it so quickly i couldn’t put it down
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Dementia, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
maybhank's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Bro, that's deep. I did not expect a taboo romance to be this emotional. And the meaning behind the book title? Ahhhhhhhhhhhh
I honestly went in for a quick steamy dark romance (which I got), but this book is more than that. It's about two people who were put in an unimaginable situation and had to learn to put pieces back together after surviving it.
It's really interesting because that was also the exact same expectation the author herself had when she started writing it. From her Author's Note she said, "I anticipated it being nothing more than an erotic novella. Then I gave it a little heart, then a little more, and all of a sudden, this beautifully tragic love story began to unfold."
She turns this story into more than just a taboo romance. I like that she acknowledges the relationship between Dean and Cora wasn't healthy. Everything was messy and everything is fucked up. It's not going to work unless something changes.
What I like the most though is that she didn't romanticize the abuse (when the killer forced them to be intimate.) The author made sure to show that the situation was fucked up and both parties were traumatized by it. The characters didn't fall in love with each other because of that. It was when they were alone in the basement and had to comfort each other with a song, shoes, 20 questions, a confession for a confession that they realized maybe they didn't really hate each other that much.
For some people Cora can be annoying, but to me it feels realistic for a person who just went through traumas like that. Dean as well. I'm happy about the decision he made closer to the end. And I like that Mandy isn't quick to forgive her sister. It makes the story feels more realistic.
I don't know what else to say except that I love this book and I love it even more when I know the author put her love and soul into it. Her husband create this book cover while their toddler running around and the hands are actually hers and her husband's. Something about all of these just make this book feels so special.
Also this book screams "TRIGGERED". It's about a woman and her soon-to-be brother-in-law getting kidnapped by a serial killer and forced to be intimated with each other. It's a lot. So beware before diving into it.
I honestly went in for a quick steamy dark romance (which I got), but this book is more than that. It's about two people who were put in an unimaginable situation and had to learn to put pieces back together after surviving it.
It's really interesting because that was also the exact same expectation the author herself had when she started writing it. From her Author's Note she said, "I anticipated it being nothing more than an erotic novella. Then I gave it a little heart, then a little more, and all of a sudden, this beautifully tragic love story began to unfold."
She turns this story into more than just a taboo romance. I like that she acknowledges the relationship between Dean and Cora wasn't healthy. Everything was messy and everything is fucked up. It's not going to work unless something changes.
What I like the most though is that she didn't romanticize the abuse (when the killer forced them to be intimate.) The author made sure to show that the situation was fucked up and both parties were traumatized by it. The characters didn't fall in love with each other because of that. It was when they were alone in the basement and had to comfort each other with a song, shoes, 20 questions, a confession for a confession that they realized maybe they didn't really hate each other that much.
For some people Cora can be annoying, but to me it feels realistic for a person who just went through traumas like that. Dean as well. I'm happy about the decision he made closer to the end. And I like that Mandy isn't quick to forgive her sister. It makes the story feels more realistic.
I don't know what else to say except that I love this book and I love it even more when I know the author put her love and soul into it. Her husband create this book cover while their toddler running around and the hands are actually hers and her husband's. Something about all of these just make this book feels so special.
Also this book screams "TRIGGERED". It's about a woman and her soon-to-be brother-in-law getting kidnapped by a serial killer and forced to be intimated with each other. It's a lot. So beware before diving into it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Bullying and Miscarriage
Bro, that's deep. I did not expect a taboo romance to be this emotional. And the meaning behind the book title? Ahhhhhhhhhhhh I honestly went in for a quick steamy dark romance (which I got), but this book is more than that. It's about two people who were put in an unimaginable situation and had to learn to put pieces back together after surviving it. It's really interesting because that was also the exact same expectation the author herself had when she started writing it. From her Author's Note she said, "I anticipated it being nothing more than an erotic novella. Then I gave it a little heart, then a little more, and all of a sudden, this beautifully tragic love story began to unfold." She turns this story into more than just a taboo romance. I like that she acknowledges the relationship between Dean and Cora wasn't healthy. Everything was messy and everything is fucked up. It's not going to work unless something changes. What I like the most though is that she didn't romanticize the abuse (when the killer forced them to be intimate.) The author made sure to show that the situation was fucked up and both parties were traumatized by it. The characters didn't fall in love with each other because of that. It was when they were alone in the basement and had to comfort each other with a song, shoes, 20 questions, a confession for a confession that they realized maybe they didn't really hate each other that much. For some people Cora can be annoying, but to me it feels realistic for a person who just went through traumas like that. Dean as well. I'm happy about the decision he made closer to the end. And I like that Mandy isn't quick to forgive her sister. It makes the story feels more realistic. I don't know what else to say except that I love this book and I love it even more when I know the author put her love and soul into it. Her husband create this book cover while their toddler running around and the hands are actually hers and her husband's. Something about all of these just make this book feels so special. Also this book screams "TRIGGERED". It's about a woman and her soon-to-be brother-in-law getting kidnapped by a serial killer and forced to be intimated with each other. It's a lot. So beware before diving into it.