A review by maddie_0930
Up In Flames by Eden Finley, Saxon James

challenging dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

God I wished I liked this book more than I did. I loved the way they tackled domestic abuse and the fear most men have about speaking out, but in general this book didn’t do it for me. It felt a little dragged on. But do NOT underestimate how beautifully this book discusses emotional abuse. I love that the Authors used realistic approaches and really made you feel for the character. Most people think abuse is only abuse if it is physical or sexual, and this book proves that wrong. They could never make me hate you Eden Finely and Saxon James 🫶🫶

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Mental illness, Medical content, and Grief

Minor: Alcohol