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Arsen: A Broken Love Story by Mia Asher
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
“You cannot expect to play with fire and not get burned.”
This was a very conflicting read. The cover states it's a broken love story, and that's exactly what you get, and then some. If you are a fan of the cheating trope or want to get into it, this is not the book to start with. It tells the story of being in a committed, loving relationship and giving it all up due to heartbreaking situations, making the wrong choice, and completely checking out—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
This is the first time I have felt uncomfortable reading the cheating trope. The MMC, Arsen, made me so angry, and I just didn’t grasp the initial connection, so I was always team Ben. Honestly, justice for Ben because that man deserves the world. He loved Cathy with every fiber of his soul. I feel for Cathy but also have so much hate for what she did. This book got me fired up. The ending threw me for a spin, and I still want justice for Ben. I'm happy and sad by how this ended, but I don’t feel whole.
If you love:
🔹Heartbreaking Romance
🔹Love Triangle
🔹Marriage Breakdown
🔹Forbidden
🔹Mental Health
🔹Intimate Spice
Genre/Type: Adult Romance Romance 18+
APK: Kindle and Audiobook
Pages: 486
Audiobook Length: 14hrs 46mins
Narrators: Mackenzie Cartwright and Roger Wayne - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️ 🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone
Tropes or Themes: Forbidden, Workplace, Love Triangle, Cheating, Jealousy, Lies, Past and Present, Mental Health, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Loss, Grief, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Mirror Scene and Public Play.
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This was a very conflicting read. The cover states it's a broken love story, and that's exactly what you get, and then some. If you are a fan of the cheating trope or want to get into it, this is not the book to start with. It tells the story of being in a committed, loving relationship and giving it all up due to heartbreaking situations, making the wrong choice, and completely checking out—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
This is the first time I have felt uncomfortable reading the cheating trope. The MMC, Arsen, made me so angry, and I just didn’t grasp the initial connection, so I was always team Ben. Honestly, justice for Ben because that man deserves the world. He loved Cathy with every fiber of his soul. I feel for Cathy but also have so much hate for what she did. This book got me fired up. The ending threw me for a spin, and I still want justice for Ben. I'm happy and sad by how this ended, but I don’t feel whole.
If you love:
🔹Heartbreaking Romance
🔹Love Triangle
🔹Marriage Breakdown
🔹Forbidden
🔹Mental Health
🔹Intimate Spice
Genre/Type: Adult Romance Romance 18+
APK: Kindle and Audiobook
Pages: 486
Audiobook Length: 14hrs 46mins
Narrators: Mackenzie Cartwright and Roger Wayne - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️ 🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone
Tropes or Themes: Forbidden, Workplace, Love Triangle, Cheating, Jealousy, Lies, Past and Present, Mental Health, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Loss, Grief, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Mirror Scene and Public Play.
Check Triggers ⚠️ 💫
All Round Romance Reader
Sienasummerrreads 💕📚
TikTok | Instagram | Goodreads | StoryGraph | Everand | Amazon | Audible Reviews 💫
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Blood, Pregnancy, and Alcohol