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disguisedposer's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
questionablereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
I loved the first book in this series, but think I loved book two just a little bit more. I enjoyed Deanna's slow introduction to the real world/outside relationships while also still appreciating the confines as well as the struggles of 6E. This is definitely not a series to be read out of order or spaced in-between reads, and I am excited to continue with Deanna's journey. Cam girls got it rough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
jasminechocklettslee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Blood
taliatalksbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Do Not Disturb by A. R. Torre was more suspenseful than the first, but I think that had to do with the lens this story was set up through given Deanna’s tendencies and the insanity of some individuals. These books are good, but they are certainly not for certain people, so I HIGHLY recommend reading the content warnings, especially if you’re like me and typically go into a book blind. I am not easily triggered or turned of by books due to content reasons, but this series has been graphic in more ways than one, so it’s just a friendly note for my reading friends who do find themselves to be more sensitive, especially to certain topics surround misogyny, sexism, and sex work. I think that these books have a fun concept, that helps shine light in a variety of different issues, but they do not hold back, which can certainly be overwhelming for some readers. I really like the plot and characters in this book, as well as the one before it, so if you can stomach the gritty bits, this is a suspense worth checking out (after you’ve read the first in the series, of course).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, and Murder
hufflesnoot's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I usually read a lot of thrillers, but this was a bit too much for me. I just skipped through the book to see how the ending is but I was so glad when I finished the book. The book itself was good, the writing, the characters, the plot - just a little too much for me. Make sure you read the trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Murder, and Sexual harassment
lydiavsbooks's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Really enjoyed this, a super fast paced tense read that I got through in mostly 2 days.
A darker and more graphic read than the first in the series, especially the sexual violence so big trigger warnings there.
Both books in the series I've found to be slightly cringey at first with the whole 'im so dark and evil and dangerous', but it definitely tones down once you're reintroduced to the character and the plot gets going. The reading experience will definitely benefit from a lil suspension of disbelief, but then you're in for a good time.
The romance element of this was a surprise but not a bad one. I'm not really a romance person so it didn't add much for me but it was a fun way to explore our main character a bit more. One thing I do have to say about the romance though is it felt very fast for me personally. For someone who's been shut up and isolated for 3 years, she gets attached and let's herself become vulnerable reaaal quick.
I also oddly found the main character a little less likeable in this one. Despite the whole murderous tendencies I actually kinda grew attached to her in the first one, but in this one she just came across a little more bitchy, especially in her interaction with Jamie, the only female character she really interacts with. Didn't really vibe with the girl hate and competitiveness. Really enjoyed getting to know Mike better though.
I really did have fun with this though (not sure 'fun' is the right word when it comes to the difficult to read scenes of sexual violence but yknow what I mean), definitely invested in the plot and the characters, and excited to continue the series.
A darker and more graphic read than the first in the series, especially the sexual violence so big trigger warnings there.
Both books in the series I've found to be slightly cringey at first with the whole 'im so dark and evil and dangerous', but it definitely tones down once you're reintroduced to the character and the plot gets going. The reading experience will definitely benefit from a lil suspension of disbelief, but then you're in for a good time.
The romance element of this was a surprise but not a bad one. I'm not really a romance person so it didn't add much for me but it was a fun way to explore our main character a bit more. One thing I do have to say about the romance though is it felt very fast for me personally. For someone who's been shut up and isolated for 3 years, she gets attached and let's herself become vulnerable reaaal quick.
I also oddly found the main character a little less likeable in this one. Despite the whole murderous tendencies I actually kinda grew attached to her in the first one, but in this one she just came across a little more bitchy, especially in her interaction with Jamie, the only female character she really interacts with. Didn't really vibe with the girl hate and competitiveness. Really enjoyed getting to know Mike better though.
I really did have fun with this though (not sure 'fun' is the right word when it comes to the difficult to read scenes of sexual violence but yknow what I mean), definitely invested in the plot and the characters, and excited to continue the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical trauma, and Stalking
hanifah's review against another edition
3.0
very offensive language that feels unnecessary 99% of the time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Rape
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia
taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Torture and Blood
Minor: Drug use, Homophobia, Incest, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
lauriereadslohf's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think I'm going with a 3.5 here. I liked most of it but I was hoping for more in the way of Deanna finding her way, finding a way to satiate her needs in a way that worked for her but instead it was a wee bit too romance heavy and leaned on the "the love of a good man is fixing me" trope and something about that just doesn't sit right with me. Unless, of course, I read it wrong and in that case, I'm sure someone will tell me soon enough.
But seriously at one point she even says something like "This love might be my salvation ." I want her to be her own salvation and find a man who will love and support and murder with her, hahahaha.
The villain was a disgusting monster which is to be expected but his obsession was a little hard to swallow which was another little issue for me. I didn't understand why he'd possibly put his freedom in peril to do, well, what he planned to do . . . He seemed smarter than that even with his pathetically inflated ego.
I'm sorry I'm like this but I have to be honest. I do recommend it though. It's a very high 3 star, an almost-but-not-quite 4 star read. I'll be reading the next one and also reading more of her other work because I do enjoy the way she writes very much. It's sexy and dark but this one wasn't my most favorite but it also wasn't my least favorite.
Damn, I really hate the three reviews the most.
But seriously at one point she even says something like "This love might be my salvation ." I want her to be her own salvation and find a man who will love and support and murder with her, hahahaha.
The villain was a disgusting monster which is to be expected but his obsession was a little hard to swallow which was another little issue for me. I didn't understand why he'd possibly put his freedom in peril to do, well, what he planned to do . . . He seemed smarter than that even with his pathetically inflated ego.
I'm sorry I'm like this but I have to be honest. I do recommend it though. It's a very high 3 star, an almost-but-not-quite 4 star read. I'll be reading the next one and also reading more of her other work because I do enjoy the way she writes very much. It's sexy and dark but this one wasn't my most favorite but it also wasn't my least favorite.
Damn, I really hate the three reviews the most.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Murder