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literate_liz's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
2.0
These characters were so toxic. Especially toward the end of the book. I originally had it pegged for a 3 star rating, but the last few chapters were almost unbearable that I almost DNFed it. I’m going to try book 2 to see if there is any character growth for a more informed opinion on the series. Honestly, this book felt like a really irresponsible take on what it feels like to survive sexual violence.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual violence
kateander'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
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
cocpop_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is the poster child for a toxic relationship that is just so spicy and entertaining you can’t help but root for the couple.
Gideon and Eva are probably the worst people to be in a relationship together. Solely because they allow each other to continue bad habits even when they hurt one another. Somehow there isn’t a miscommunication trope between them yet they never seem to be on the same page.
I’m interested to learn more about Gideon’s past that can help me understand why he is the way he is. All I know is that he has probably a similar past as Eva which is heartbreaking.
And Eva… girl, I need you to stand up for yourself. Idc how good the sex is, but there needs to be some self respect. Please, I’m begging.
Gideon and Eva are probably the worst people to be in a relationship together. Solely because they allow each other to continue bad habits even when they hurt one another. Somehow there isn’t a miscommunication trope between them yet they never seem to be on the same page.
I’m interested to learn more about Gideon’s past that can help me understand why he is the way he is. All I know is that he has probably a similar past as Eva which is heartbreaking.
And Eva… girl, I need you to stand up for yourself. Idc how good the sex is, but there needs to be some self respect. Please, I’m begging.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
sophiedow1864's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
isanwhittaker's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Loved the characters, their problems, the plot, their interactions, the side characters, EVERYTHING !!! The only thing preventing it from being a five-star read is that I would have liked seeing a bit more resolution or at least progression when it came to the main characters flaws and relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Toxic relationship
emilybruce's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual violence
evie2947's review against another edition
dark
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
mayasloveforbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
thought it had some striking resemblance to the fifty shades of grey series, which i’ve seen and read quite a few similar ones. this one has been by far the best and more unique to the rest which i like, and i for sure will continue to read onto the next book in the series.
in regards to the characters:
gideon is kinda an informal name you don’t often read in books so it took some time to get used to other than that i loved the plot and learned to love the bickering of the back and forth of the characters.
eva is super likeable from the beginning + you don’t normally get a woman character quite like hers so she would be at the top of my list with these types of books. she’s definitely a business woman through and through, a mere match to her match. ❤️ green flags all around for this book(and a few red but that’s okay)
in regards to the characters:
gideon is kinda an informal name you don’t often read in books so it took some time to get used to other than that i loved the plot and learned to love the bickering of the back and forth of the characters.
eva is super likeable from the beginning + you don’t normally get a woman character quite like hers so she would be at the top of my list with these types of books. she’s definitely a business woman through and through, a mere match to her match. ❤️ green flags all around for this book(and a few red but that’s okay)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
naaytaashreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“It's probably best for me to work off some energy before I get you naked. I'm sure you'd like to be able to walk tomorrow.”
OMG, I LOVE THIS READ.
It took me a day to finish this.
Once I start, I couldn't stop.
The read sends me on an adrenaline rush with curiosity, love, sex had character development.
Slyvia Day knows how to write a romance to make us fall in love, tear us apart, make us cry, laugh and also read on about important issues.
Find me, Gideon, because I want to hug him, love him and he can make me his.
I am so curious about his childhood, history, trauma and character development.
The secrets he keeps definitely kept us and Eva on our toes but at the same time, we all just want him to feel love.
Eva was such a queen.
I love she is not really a docile female character that just falls in love and needs saving.
Her back story of her history, abuse and trust was a good balance with Gideon.
She is a badass, feisty independent queen, although sometimes I tire of her running away every time but I get it.
I need to see more of her character development and for her to take charge or her jealousy.
“I have one type: Eva Lauren Tramell. That’s it.” I rolled my eyes.
“Okay. Whatever.”
OMG, I LOVE THIS READ.
It took me a day to finish this.
Once I start, I couldn't stop.
The read sends me on an adrenaline rush with curiosity, love, sex had character development.
Slyvia Day knows how to write a romance to make us fall in love, tear us apart, make us cry, laugh and also read on about important issues.
Find me, Gideon, because I want to hug him, love him and he can make me his.
I am so curious about his childhood, history, trauma and character development.
The secrets he keeps definitely kept us and Eva on our toes but at the same time, we all just want him to feel love.
Eva was such a queen.
I love she is not really a docile female character that just falls in love and needs saving.
Her back story of her history, abuse and trust was a good balance with Gideon.
She is a badass, feisty independent queen, although sometimes I tire of her running away every time but I get it.
I need to see more of her character development and for her to take charge or her jealousy.
“I have one type: Eva Lauren Tramell. That’s it.” I rolled my eyes.
“Okay. Whatever.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Self harm, and Stalking