Scan barcode
monica0309's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
allymurphy's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
hanschub'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: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Torture, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent
adelagx's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Stalking
Moderate: Child abuse and Pedophilia
Minor: Rape, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
jessanicolesingh's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
This was a dark romance MASTERPIECE. We've got all the goodies; dual POV, a possessive stalker, filthy steam and aftercare 👏, and some decent twists and reveals. This book gives a nod to the monsters hiding in plain sight, oftentimes hiding behind religion.
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Gun violence and Torture
roeeboatt's review against another edition
“I’ve watched you blossom,” he says, his hands holding the weight of my breasts as he studies them through his disheveled locks hanging partially into his eyes. “Seen you bloom into this woman before me.” A groan leaves his throat. “I couldn’t wait any longer. You turned eighteen. I had to touch you. Had to fuck you,” he says softly, almost to himself as my clit aches at his desire.“
WHAT THE FUCK WHAT THE FUCK WHAT THE FUCK WHAT THE FUCK. The MMC is literally a psych knockoff of zade from haunting adeline. Not only that but he is also a pedophile which is not hot at all
Graphic: Pedophilia and Rape
toffeecrumble's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Stalking
Moderate: Pedophilia and Rape
Minor: Torture and Murder
Age gapleighlo_'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
4.5
Narration: 5 ⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5
5 ⭐️ for the narration - they both did amazing, but Joe Arden just went above and beyond! When Aero went on his psychotic rants - Joe really brought the character to life. You could feel the crazy coming through your headphones.
4 ⭐️ for the plot. Deeply dark and disturbing, but I ate this book up! Definitely check TWs on this because it’s A LOT. The plot got lost with all the spice towards the middle but it picked back up and I actually liked the premise of the story. Cults have always fascinated me, and I loved Briony’s journey to learning the truth and stepping into her power.
4.5 🌶️ for the spice. Holyyyy was it spicy and it was good spice too. Aero was so unhinged, some of the things he would say were just like what the actual F. He’s def not sweet in the sheets (lots of degradation/humiliation) so again check TWs. Oh and did I mention his 🍆 is pierced? There are a few scenes that will leave rent free in my head 🙃.
I 1000% recommend listening on audio. You won’t regret it!
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
nickbreezyreads_'s review against another edition
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Murder
hereiskyra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Favorite quotes:
“Right and wrong dance together to the music of my own pitiful and weakened excuses, as I find myself locked in a slow dance with the devil himself.”
Tropes:
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail