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literaryhaylee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
Annie has been locked away from the world her entire life and this made hr really naive to her surroundings. So when she is out wandering the woods, like she normally does, she ends up getting attacked and raped. Because Annie is non-verbal, the town thinks she is stupid and the guy who attacked her feels no remorse over what he did.
So when the Hero, Alex, finds out his half brother is the one to blame, he is devastated and offers his assistance to Annie's family. Alex also wishes that her parents would contact the police, but they do not want to look bad for the town. (I literally hate them over this fr).
Four months after the attack, Annie's mother notices that her belly is expanding and it is confirmed that Annie got pregnant from her brutal attack. Not knowing what else to do, Annie's father goes to Alex, he offers to marry Annie and care for the baby as his own. Even though he is sadden about Annie's circumstances, it's a little light in his world, especially since he believes he is sterile.
Since Annie's parents don't want to look bad for the town, they agree to the marriage. They are married in a hush hush wedding and Annie is sent to live with Alex. (It also pisses me off that her parents never explained anything to Annie).
Alex was such a gentleman and really perfect for Annie. Through their time being together in the same house, Alex gets to learn Annie better. It's at this point when he realizes that Annie isn't stupid like the town and her parents made everyone believe, but that Annie is deaf. This actually PMO. Because what do you mean her parents never realized this?? Her parents also never got her new clothing, all she had was rags, but her sister had nice things... like are we serious??
Round of applause for Alex basically telling her parents to fuck off and then him doing his best to get Annie to come out of her shell. He helped her out of her shell through musical interments, because she could head higher pitched sounds. He also had ear pieces made for her so she could hear sound better. He learned sign language and taught it to her. Like he was actually perfect towards her.
Honestly, the 3 stars is because everyone else PMO in this book, but Annie and Alex.
So when the Hero, Alex, finds out his half brother is the one to blame, he is devastated and offers his assistance to Annie's family. Alex also wishes that her parents would contact the police, but they do not want to look bad for the town. (I literally hate them over this fr).
Four months after the attack, Annie's mother notices that her belly is expanding and it is confirmed that Annie got pregnant from her brutal attack. Not knowing what else to do, Annie's father goes to Alex, he offers to marry Annie and care for the baby as his own. Even though he is sadden about Annie's circumstances, it's a little light in his world, especially since he believes he is sterile.
Since Annie's parents don't want to look bad for the town, they agree to the marriage. They are married in a hush hush wedding and Annie is sent to live with Alex. (It also pisses me off that her parents never explained anything to Annie).
Alex was such a gentleman and really perfect for Annie. Through their time being together in the same house, Alex gets to learn Annie better. It's at this point when he realizes that Annie isn't stupid like the town and her parents made everyone believe, but that Annie is deaf. This actually PMO. Because what do you mean her parents never realized this?? Her parents also never got her new clothing, all she had was rags, but her sister had nice things... like are we serious??
Round of applause for Alex basically telling her parents to fuck off and then him doing his best to get Annie to come out of her shell. He helped her out of her shell through musical interments, because she could head higher pitched sounds. He also had ear pieces made for her so she could hear sound better. He learned sign language and taught it to her. Like he was actually perfect towards her.
Honestly, the 3 stars is because everyone else PMO in this book, but Annie and Alex.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Rape
Minor: Infertility
mal_eficent's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Rape
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Infertility