Hold Me Under by Riley Nash

350 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance dark emotional slow-paced

Description

Love is cheap. Love is cruel. Love can’t save us.Victor Lang had everything—looks, money, fame. A chance to become the greatest swimmer in history. Until a failed dope test brought him crashing down.According to the rumors, he turned into a reclus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
dark 86%
sad 60%
tense 34%
challenging 28%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
mysterious 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 7%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 41%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

4.17

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