Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Elizabeth O'Roark

1 review

frantically's review

challenging emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

THIS WAS SO GOOD. Spent every second of yesterday and today thinking "when can I get back to reading??". 

Josh and Drew absolutely have my heart and O'Roark just does enemies-to-lovers so perfectly. Josh still being worried about Drew even though he's supposed to hate her? Chef's kiss. 

The ending was surprisingly dramatic/tense compared to the first half/two-thirds but imo it still worked. 

Definitely one of my favourite reads this year! 🥳 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Gun violence, Violence, Physical abuse, Cancer, and Drug use

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Pregnancy