hariboreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
Dark and twisted. Perfect portrayal of a morally black villain who knows what he wants and goes after it. At first the red flags are gentle and ‘typical’ of such types of characters but slowly then suddenly they build. His calmness is the most terrifying. Loved every moment of this messed up ride of a book
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Sexual content, Rape, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Stalking
Moderate: Violence, Drug use, Medical content, and Cancer
Minor: Death and Murder
mrodriguez1738's review against another edition
dark
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, Stalking, and Sexual assault
ladylaurenexplorer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I don’t think this book will ever be nothing, but five stars for me. I love the story I love how toxic Dare is.
If you have some hesitations about reading this, then please read the trigger warnings.
I wouldn’t really converse like love, but I do think that Dare has a different interpretation of what loving someone as a partner is and that’s what he does with Aubrey.
I might even call it Stockholm syndrome on her side, but I did thoroughly enjoyed again!
If you have some hesitations about reading this, then please read the trigger warnings.
I wouldn’t really converse like love, but I do think that Dare has a different interpretation of what loving someone as a partner is and that’s what he does with Aubrey.
I might even call it Stockholm syndrome on her side, but I did thoroughly enjoyed again!
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault
Moderate: Cancer and Rape
midnight_rose_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Even If it Hurts is the first book in Sam Mariano’s new Coastal Elite series. Dark romance at its finest. Still, Dare can’t beat Carter for me (from Untouchable). Sorry, Dare.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Rape, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
ladylaurenexplorer's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I went into this book not knowing what to expect besides it being dark and having non-con.
I came out on the other side just thinking that I thought Carter was horrible and yet so good.
This one just takes the cake. I do you wanna know at the prom what he took a picture of Hannah for, because knowing him it’s gonna be horrible.
But I’m glad he got his HEA with his reluctant Queen! I still think his crazy ex-girlfriend should’ve had time, as in jail time.
Because I don’t think Hannah deserves suffering with her again. But hopefully we will see her in the next few books, to see what’s happening!
Another bonus for me was I’m glad that the heroine‘s mother finally got the treatment she need it!
I came out on the other side just thinking that I thought Carter was horrible and yet so good.
This one just takes the cake. I do you wanna know at the prom what he took a picture of Hannah for, because knowing him it’s gonna be horrible.
But I’m glad he got his HEA with his reluctant Queen! I still think his crazy ex-girlfriend should’ve had time, as in jail time.
Because I don’t think Hannah deserves suffering with her again. But hopefully we will see her in the next few books, to see what’s happening!
Another bonus for me was I’m glad that the heroine‘s mother finally got the treatment she need it!
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual content
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