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
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
jtbooklover's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There are really few words for this book. If you are looking for sick twisted villains then you are in the right book. This book is dark. Dare is NOT a good guy. There is little redeeming about him but they do say there is someone for everyone. Aubrey is definitely not what he's looking for. She isn't even on his radar. If there is someone for everyone then it seems Aubrey is it. She's tough, smart, and caring. I seriously don't know if the ending is truly happy. It seems in its own messed up way it is but should I feel good or bad about the ending? I just don't know. It's well written and a fascinating take on sociopaths.
Graphic: Sexual content, Body shaming, Bullying, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Violence, Torture, and Rape
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Chronic illness, Abandonment, and Cursing
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