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ruthiedr89's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Homophobia, Sexual content, Abandonment, Death of parent, Sexism, Gaslighting, Bullying, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, Grief, Misogyny, and Outing
Moderate: Rape, Pedophilia, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
faerietrails's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book isn't groundbreaking. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've read several fanfics with approximately the same plot and feel. BUT it had me giggling and kicking my legs like a teenage girl at a slumber party. It is sexy, it is sweet, it is found family, it is religious trauma all wrapped up in a neat little package.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Kidnapping
Moderate: Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and Homophobia
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Vomit, Rape, and Sexual assault
Characters escape from a religious cult. One character is kidnapped and abandoned by this cult.tankytoon's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was a difficult book to read through, not because it was bad, but it was heavy and wrought with sadness and reality about people born into a cult.
The struggles of the characters were palpable, especially those of Josh and Miriam. But we can't also discount the effect this has on Caleb.
Thanks to a few kind-hearted souls, and a bit of perseverance and hardwork, the pair was able to live a life that was meant for them.
My only problem with this book was that it kind of tried to wrap itself so quickly.
Like how Josh forgave Caleb so quickly in the end after he offered to bottom. Didn't seem reasonable to me.
Also how Maggie suffered Postpartum and Miriam seemed emotionally stable after being raped and suffering domestic violence. The dichotomy between the two sisters wasn't lost on me.
The struggles of the characters were palpable, especially those of Josh and Miriam. But we can't also discount the effect this has on Caleb.
Thanks to a few kind-hearted souls, and a bit of perseverance and hardwork, the pair was able to live a life that was meant for them.
My only problem with this book was that it kind of tried to wrap itself so quickly.
Also how Maggie suffered Postpartum and Miriam seemed emotionally stable after being raped and suffering domestic violence. The dichotomy between the two sisters wasn't lost on me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Abandonment
Minor: Domestic abuse and Rape
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