A review by dragonmom
Scars by Dana Isaly

dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I would’ve liked this book more if Scarlet wasn’t the most insufferable person on Earth. She says she “never liked having female friends because they’re too bratty and bitchy” (girl, are you describing yourself?). She’s a pick-me and “so petite and small but I can eat so much!” and generally one of the worst FMC I’ve suffered through. The book itself is fine, it’s written like a Wattpad story, which is fine if you want something easy and fun but don’t expect literary genius. There are so many plot holes that I rolled my eyes at (they instantly trust the daughter of their rival gang because she sleeps with them? they make her the head of their IT department without asking for her resume or doing anything besides sleeping with her????), but overall the book was a nice little break for my brain. There is almost no romance or actual emotional connection, it’s 100% just smut and them being obsessed with her. 0 emotional depth from anyone involved. I might have rated it higher if Scarlet wasn’t on my nerves the entire time. 
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