A review by skooterpike
The Sinner by Shantel Tessier
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
2.5
I enjoy dark romances, but this one was almost TOO dark for me. The books depicts practically every trigger surrounding sex, toxic relationships, drug/alcohol abuse, and physical abuse. The story underneath all of the violence was enjoyable and interesting, however, I wouldn’t recommend if you don’t enjoy copious amounts of graphic physical and mental abuse and/or sexual violence.
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Addiction, Blood, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, and Sexual assault