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minibatling's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder
michaela_nelly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Incest, Rape, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
cfilby'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
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Death of parent, and Murder
alanabeth's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Murder
kenziemac92's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
cfunte's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body horror, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Suicide
amoreli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Incest, Rape, Suicide, Murder, and Abandonment
sardientje's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Sexual harassment
luna_98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
did i finish it and was entertained while reading? yes.
would i recommend or read again? most likely no.
for the spice, i felt like for a dark romance there was a good balance of smut and plot. the spice had potential to be hot, and sometimes it was! other times, it came across assault-y/rape-y which i can’t get behind.
the main characters were both layered and complicated. there was some trauma-bonding for sure.
the horror aspects were wild but felt rushed and glossed over in a lot of ways. i wish we had learned more about the crazy family.
idk if the HEA was earned and/or was wrapped up so quickly that it surprised me.
there was a few editing errors in my copy but overall the writing was good and super readable.
i don’t regret reading it but i'm feeling like this type of dark romance isn’t my thing.
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Confinement, Incest, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Abandonment
mookayla's review against another edition
5.0
Creepy lighthouse keeper? ✔
Scary sharks? ✔
Shocking Twists & Turns? ✔
True Enemies-to-Lovers? ✔
This book was such a delight! It had everything I could possibly want and more. I honestly think it's my favorite by H.D. Carlton so far (with only 1 book left that I have not read). My only complaint is that I just want more of this book specifically 🥺😭 Give me more creepy lighthouses, give me more enemies-to-lovers that would have me crying if a man spoke to me that way, give me more of whatever-the-heck that shark scene was- I want it all!! 👏🏻
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts