kitabtrovert06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
This is a book that does show one needs to not only leave an abusive relationship ASAP but also f ing heal pls before getting into one, you can't just think its alright and okay perfectly to abandon your husband and marraige literally the one you so very happily consented for, for an old school crush! Like grow up woman!
Graphic: Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity
esraamostafa's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape
akumi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Death of parent, Infertility, Medical content, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Rape
shadow_wolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Graphic: Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
jupiterlee's review against another edition
However, it really was not for me and I did not finish it. I think I realised very quickly that it was not a book that I was going to struggle with when Ryle told Lily he wants to fuck her after just meeting her: fuck-boy characters are ones that I just do not get along with. Now, saying this I do not mind smut and I don't mind a character being out there, but instantly I was questioning the intent of the book, and then when Ryle was described as "a person who does bad things", I knew there was going to be things that I did not like.
I really do think that this book should come with trigger warnings as some of the things do come slightly out of the blue, and some of the things he does is so relevant to some abusive relationships today that it can it range from subtle triggering to major triggers. I agree with book being written to highlight issues and being a medium for people to educate themselves on trauma etc but this is not a book that I feel does that, and I believe that it just uses trauma in a unproductive way.
if you are going to read this book, I really do suggest having a good read at the triggers before just in case!
**Domestic Abuse, Physical Abuse, Toxic Relationship, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting, Rape, Relationship with a Minor, Death of a Parent**
Graphic: Gun violence, Grief, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
lottie123's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Medical content
julswk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Suicide attempt
sqacedvst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
gabrielleclarke05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Medical content, Mental illness, Vomit, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Classism, Dysphoria, and Infidelity