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A review by doahdancer
Hold by Claire Kent
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
For being a short book, the sex scenes made the story drag. I'm normally gung-ho for erotica, but I personally was so intrigued by their interdynamics and the prison politics, I wished that more things had happened that might drag them apart or create more grittiness. Those desires are purely a personal preference, but it's a fact that not much happens than them having sex and Cain building his device.
That said, I loved the premise and read this on the heels of Homestead which was perfect and had the kind of development I wanted for this story.
I plan to pick up the next. Despite not getting what I wanted, this was a short, dramatic, and thrilling read and I like Kent's writing voice.
That said, I loved the premise and read this on the heels of Homestead which was perfect and had the kind of development I wanted for this story.
I plan to pick up the next. Despite not getting what I wanted, this was a short, dramatic, and thrilling read and I like Kent's writing voice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Murder, and Sexual harassment