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dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I don’t know how I feel about this book yet. I think this may be one of the few books where I would be okay if there was no HEA. This book was extremely dark and heavy. And I don’t know if there really was character growth on Alexei’s part.
I think the conflict should have resolved itself earlier and we got actual fluff from Alexei and Talia. But my heart just broke for her and him over and over again.
I also wish the author would have used trigger warnings, because this book was heavy on the suicidal thoughts/attempts.
And it should be known that during the consensual sex, the characters involve pain play (knives, candles). It’s not every time, but the MCs initial sexual relations can be triggering.
I think the conflict should have resolved itself earlier and we got actual fluff from Alexei and Talia. But my heart just broke for her and him over and over again.
I also wish the author would have used trigger warnings, because this book was heavy on the suicidal thoughts/attempts.
And it should be known that during the consensual sex, the characters involve pain play (knives, candles). It’s not every time, but the MCs initial sexual relations can be triggering.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Violence, Gore, Sexual violence, Rape, Trafficking, and Sexual assault
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