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A review by ericas_bookshelf
Grimstone by Sophie Lark
Did not finish book.
DNF at 40%
Edit: After learning new info about an ableist term that is used in ch. 22 at the 64% mark. The phrase “like I’m an invalid” is used. This is an ableist slur and I’m SHOCKED this was used. I DNF’d before I came across this, thankfully, but wanted to include it in my review because I have a major problem with it and want more people aware of it.
I really tried to push through, but between the lack of CW’s for clear dubcon used at the start of the book, hinting at a dual personality (which I felt was done in a problematic way), and the atrocious dialogue during spicy scenes, I could not push through.
When writing dark romance it is VITAL that you warn your readers so they can be prepared if needed. Even if it’s just a link to the TW list on their website so readers can avoid possible spoilers.
I genuinely don’t know what happened with this one. I have enjoyed all of Sophie’s other books, but this one? Huge miss for me.
Edit: After learning new info about an ableist term that is used in ch. 22 at the 64% mark. The phrase “like I’m an invalid” is used. This is an ableist slur and I’m SHOCKED this was used. I DNF’d before I came across this, thankfully, but wanted to include it in my review because I have a major problem with it and want more people aware of it.
I really tried to push through, but between the lack of CW’s for clear dubcon used at the start of the book, hinting at a dual personality (which I felt was done in a problematic way), and the atrocious dialogue during spicy scenes, I could not push through.
When writing dark romance it is VITAL that you warn your readers so they can be prepared if needed. Even if it’s just a link to the TW list on their website so readers can avoid possible spoilers.
I genuinely don’t know what happened with this one. I have enjoyed all of Sophie’s other books, but this one? Huge miss for me.