A review by lkristin2018
Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous lighthearted 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? No

2.5

This is a fantasy romance between a werewolf and a vampire, who are wed in order to create a peaceful alliance between traditional enemies. There is also a mystery regarding the main character’s best friend who is missing without a trace. There is very graphic sex, including mild kink. There were several joking references to suicide and self harm.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Ableism, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

The author used several words that are stigmatizing from a mental health perspective, such as bonkers, unhinged, and losing one’s mind. There were also several jokes about taking one’s life, and some references to self harm.