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randomnotes's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
sherpawhale's review against another edition
3.0
I am having a hard time reading contemporary books published in the 2000s. A different time period, even as close as it is to the present.
I think this handled rape more delicately and deftly than some reviewers said, but there was more insta-love than I would have liked. Overall, I think Jae has definitely continued to improve from 2008.
I think this handled rape more delicately and deftly than some reviewers said, but there was more insta-love than I would have liked. Overall, I think Jae has definitely continued to improve from 2008.
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Rape, and Homophobia
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent
wickedregal's review against another edition
5.0
Okay going to start this review off by saying there is a big trigger warning for this book as it deals with a victim of rape/sexual assault and the trial of the culprit, along with PTSD. That being said.... while it was definitely not a light read, I found it a really great one. I loved the care and patience Aiden had with Dawn. There were light moments to give slight breaks from the harder and frustrating (for the characters) parts of the journey of healing to help balance out everything. Overall, for me, yet another great book by Jae.
silverwolf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
theamandashelby's review against another edition
5.0
Read the book forever ago, but preordered the audiobook and started listening just after it downloaded. It was great. Abby Craden was amazing as always. Dawn is one of my all-time favorite Jae characters. The emotions in this feel very real, but the book can be difficult to read/listen to for some. I can't wait for the next in the series to be on audiobook.
kunigunde's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
beeskneesandtoes's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Oh boy. This one was a trip.
I'm gonna start with explaining why it's 4 stars. The sudden and random changes in narration were sometimes hard to follow. And those moments when some thoughts were expressed in first person when everything else was in the third one? I found it a bit distracting. But that's enough complaining.
I gotta say, when I started this book I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Absolutely none. And it dawned on me pretty damn quickly. I don't think that I was ready for any of it. Please, please, if you're wandering about reading this, check the content warnings and consider them for a long, long while.
If you decide to get into it anyway, you're in for a treat. The relationship between Dawn and Aiden was simply, devastatingly beautiful.
I'm gonna start with explaining why it's 4 stars. The sudden and random changes in narration were sometimes hard to follow. And those moments when some thoughts were expressed in first person when everything else was in the third one? I found it a bit distracting. But that's enough complaining.
I gotta say, when I started this book I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Absolutely none. And it dawned on me pretty damn quickly. I don't think that I was ready for any of it. Please, please, if you're wandering about reading this, check the content warnings and consider them for a long, long while.
If you decide to get into it anyway, you're in for a treat. The relationship between Dawn and Aiden was simply, devastatingly beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Lesbophobia, and Hate crime
kat_the_bookcat's review against another edition
4.0
Trigger warning for this book: Rape! Yeah, it’s a rape book, y’all.
Oh man. I laughed, I cried, it moved me, Bob.
I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself, but reading books that are about women working to get their lives back after any form of sexual abuse is one of my favorite things. Did I cry from relief at one point? Absolutely! Did I call a certain rapist several very rude names? Again, absolutely. And do I know that I’m going to be worn out tomorrow at work because I stayed up late reading this book? Abso-freaking-lately.
This is the story of two women who meet really almost accidentally (I say almost because there are no accidents). They are instantly attracted to each other. One is a psychiatrist who works with women who have been raped, the other is a sexual crimes detective. When the psychiatrist is raped, our lovely detective steps into help her get back on her feet. And they might just fall in love while they’re at it? You know, romance novel and all, it might just happen.
I spent the first half of this book shaking, nearly in tears. Jae did such a good job showing the trauma a victim feels. If only more authors truly understood how sexually abused women (and men) feel! This needs more representation!
Oh man. I laughed, I cried, it moved me, Bob.
I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself, but reading books that are about women working to get their lives back after any form of sexual abuse is one of my favorite things. Did I cry from relief at one point? Absolutely! Did I call a certain rapist several very rude names? Again, absolutely. And do I know that I’m going to be worn out tomorrow at work because I stayed up late reading this book? Abso-freaking-lately.
This is the story of two women who meet really almost accidentally (I say almost because there are no accidents). They are instantly attracted to each other. One is a psychiatrist who works with women who have been raped, the other is a sexual crimes detective. When the psychiatrist is raped, our lovely detective steps into help her get back on her feet. And they might just fall in love while they’re at it? You know, romance novel and all, it might just happen.
I spent the first half of this book shaking, nearly in tears. Jae did such a good job showing the trauma a victim feels. If only more authors truly understood how sexually abused women (and men) feel! This needs more representation!