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missingno's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
An interesting and cathartic read!
The book tackles misogyny, toxic masculinity, emotional abuse, and Christians abusing their faith to keep others powerless in a very cathartic way. The main character, despite being a sociopath, becomes very relatable just due to shared experiences with misogyny in the workplace and during the dating process. The catharsis comes as the plot flips the narrative on its head: the MC is using the misogyny and abuse patterns to her own advantage to manipulate her target into giving her what she wants.
There was only one moment in the book that didn't quite jive with me (the scene at the hunting hut in the forest), but aside from that Stone created a fascinating protagonist who you can't help but cheer on as she plans and plots the ruin of a mediocre, abusive man.
The ending was satisfying and a happy one, in my opinion, as well as nicely set up. Stone's writing chops as a romance author become clearly apparent in how she writes her characters and their relationship interactions, and it adds to the overall experience in a very positive way.
The book tackles misogyny, toxic masculinity, emotional abuse, and Christians abusing their faith to keep others powerless in a very cathartic way. The main character, despite being a sociopath, becomes very relatable just due to shared experiences with misogyny in the workplace and during the dating process. The catharsis comes as the plot flips the narrative on its head: the MC is using the misogyny and abuse patterns to her own advantage to manipulate her target into giving her what she wants.
There was only one moment in the book that didn't quite jive with me (the scene at the hunting hut in the forest), but aside from that Stone created a fascinating protagonist who you can't help but cheer on as she plans and plots the ruin of a mediocre, abusive man.
The ending was satisfying and a happy one, in my opinion, as well as nicely set up. Stone's writing chops as a romance author become clearly apparent in how she writes her characters and their relationship interactions, and it adds to the overall experience in a very positive way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide
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