A review by mrsfields0822
Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Mediocre at best. Using rape as a romance trope is not a good idea. The characters in this book were poorly written and I didn’t like any of them. The use of “kitten” and “doggie” as nicknames for the main characters that were trapped by the kidnapper was cringeworthy. Then once they escape it goes into POV of both main characters after the fact and is a total snooze fest that ultimately results in them engaging in sexual activity and was completely predictable. The main character, Cora’s sister Mandy was awful and insensitive and could’ve been left out honestly. I have nothing good to say about this book.
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