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cady_sass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Up until about halfway through, this book makes no sense. Almost infuriatingly so. But then, it does. And it punches you in the goddamn face. Masterfully crafted, honestly, and it’s almost disappointing that it is quantified simply as a “dark romance” even though it technically is.
The *only* reason I can’t give this 5 stars is because I feel like the ending and the tying up of loose ends happened too quickly and inorganically. The “love fixes everything” trope feels wrong here, and, while it’s not my place to speak for it, I can’t help but worry that some of the representation in the final chapters is damaging, or at least borders on it.
Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
kittyemma9's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Murder, Death of parent, and Child abuse
Minor: Miscarriage
8odell'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
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Infertility, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Violence
booksellerrachel'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
2.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape, Pedophilia, and Incest
bookishcatmom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
booknchaoswithmarz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
What the fuck?
What the fuck did I just read?
Confronting
Dark
Psychological
Raw
I'm using specifically vague terms/words as to not spoil this. The author actually recommends a blind read without checking reviews etc and I'd agree, with the caveat that if you are the type of reader that needs cw/tw or you were offended by my earlier language, then this book isn't for you.
Initially I was put off by the writing style, it felt unrefined.
I felt the book confronts preconceived ideas, ableist thinking and the shame that comes with things like invisible illness, mental health, DV, SA and trauma.
Belief is so sorely missing when people deal with those types of issues.
I had an inkling before the "reveal" but the moment one of the characters reveals "the book" I knew and was so glad that someone decided to shine a light into what can be such a dark place for many.
I'm glad I preserved but I'm going to need something a bit lighter for my next read.
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
imzadi481's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
That's what I did, and I am really glad about that!
Trigger warnings: there are TONS. Please look them up if it's a serious issue for you.
Graphic: Death of parent, Pedophilia, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Violence, Sexual violence, and Self harm
jessecamccombs'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism
meanaleann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Incest, Miscarriage, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
lazylizard251's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Self harm, Rape, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Murder, Mental illness, Infertility, Incest, Gore, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Death