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A review by xdaqua
Flawless by Elsie Silver
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Their relationship is anything but flawless.
The mental problems of both Summer and Rhett were not explored in depth; they seemed more as a device used to add complexity which in and of itself is lacking. At the same time, there was real complexity in Rhett and Summer's family lives that if explored, it could have yielded much more depth n nuance to the story.
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Rhett is really toxic 🙂. His affirmations that he caused her tears were creepy. His swift pardon of himself for what he did, and reframing it as protective instinct is as close to gaslighting as can be. Moreover, undermining all of the 'bunnies' n 'other women' by a supposed gentleman was uncomfortable to read.
I found myself often more interested in minor characters' potlines, which highlights the fact that I was interested in the main characters '.
If you can ignore (or if you don't mind) the points above, the book can be an entertaining for you.
The mental problems of both Summer and Rhett were not explored in depth; they seemed more as a device used to add complexity which in and of itself is lacking. At the same time, there was real complexity in Rhett and Summer's family lives that if explored, it could have yielded much more depth n nuance to the story.
...
Rhett is really toxic 🙂. His affirmations that he caused her tears were creepy. His swift pardon of himself for what he did, and reframing it as protective instinct is as close to gaslighting as can be. Moreover, undermining all of the 'bunnies' n 'other women' by a supposed gentleman was uncomfortable to read.
I found myself often more interested in minor characters' potlines, which highlights the fact that I was interested in the main characters '.
If you can ignore (or if you don't mind) the points above, the book can be an entertaining for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment