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bekahzabel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Let me just start with a trigger warning: if you can’t go for NCN, dubious consent, or talk about child trafficking and terrible terrible situations involving children. Do NOT pick this one up. It’s deranged, it’s twisted, it’s pitch black, not morally grey.
With that being said, from start to finish this had me completely enraptured. Did I question my morals, kinks, and sanity? Absolutely. Do I want a boyfriend like Zade Meadows in real life? Hell no. But did I get a big thrill out of reading this roller coaster of a novel? YES. I’m absolutely going to continue. I loved the vigilante robin hood type role Zade plays. Adeline & Daya’s friendship was another highlight for me. That fun house of mirrors scene????? HOLY HANNAH MONTANA. For pure entertainment and vibes, this bad rider is getting 5 stars from me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️//🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, Sexual assault, Torture, Body horror, Grief, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Child death, Gore, Bullying, Blood, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Rape, and Stalking
alyciajstewart's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
All of that being said, I think the author did an exceptional job of creating a morally gray character. Zade is not someone you want to like, but in the end you do start rooting for him because his cause is so just. Addie is the perfect heroin for this type of romance novel. She enjoys being scared and I think is a little bit twisted. Honestly, the novel wouldn't work if she wasn't just a little bit insane. The banter between the two leads is top tier and the spice is definitely high.
I think that this book is a great way for people to explore a darker side of romance without actually putting themselves in danger. I think it's okay to enjoy reading about things that we wouldn't be okay with in real life. I am eagerly anticipating the second book in the duology.
Graphic: Death, Child death, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Gore, Sexism, Body horror, Cannibalism, Confinement, Grief, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Drug use, Blood, Car accident, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Trafficking, Violence, Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, and Rape
shakzer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Drug use, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Stalking, Slavery, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Murder, Torture, Alcohol, Child abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Trafficking
tarantulagirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Body horror, Blood, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Sexual content, Stalking, Death, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Alcohol, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, and Violence
annettegalbraith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Cannibalism, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, Death, Pedophilia, Violence, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Trafficking
hibakassaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Car accident, Trafficking, Cursing, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Body horror, Blood, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual content, Stalking, and Violence
sailorsweetheart's review against another edition
0.25
Graphic: Child death, Torture, Trafficking, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, Violence, Sexual assault, Blood, Body horror, Gun violence, Gore, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual violence, and Stalking
shakurday's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Torture, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Murder, Rape, Classism, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Stalking, Self harm, Child abuse, Trafficking, Bullying, Gun violence, Mental illness, Addiction, Cursing, Death, Violence, Toxic friendship, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Child death, Blood, and Gore
cxsmiccxtie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Addiction, Torture, Violence, Car accident, Child abuse, Cursing, Gaslighting, Confinement, Blood, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, and Toxic relationship
shaddixbh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Stalking, Gun violence, Body horror, Death, Blood, and Violence