A review by abitofapoet
Confess, by Colleen Hoover
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was so, so good. It pulled at my heart strings and made me feel so much for the main characters, especially Auburn. I wasn't bored a moment of listening to this, and needed to know what was happening as soon as possible. It was hard to put down.
I will say though, that as someone who has been in a sexually and emotionally abusive relationship before, it was triggering at parts. It wasn’t very graphic, but the abusive character (i won’t say the name bc spoilers) was written SO realistically, it made me feel genuinely sick at a couple points. I really did feel Auburn’s helplessness.
If you’re looking for a sad romance with a good ending, this is it.
I will say though, that as someone who has been in a sexually and emotionally abusive relationship before, it was triggering at parts. It wasn’t very graphic, but the abusive character (i won’t say the name bc spoilers) was written SO realistically, it made me feel genuinely sick at a couple points. I really did feel Auburn’s helplessness.
If you’re looking for a sad romance with a good ending, this is it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Sexual content, Drug abuse, Cancer, Death of parent, and Physical abuse
Minor: Pregnancy