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pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
Even If It Hurts
Coastal Elite, Book 1
By: Sam Mariano
Narrated by: Theo Sinclair, Allie Shae
Wow oh Wow! This psychological thrilling romance had me on the edge every single minute! Anae is trying to return a shirt at a store she didn't buy it at. Aubrey will not take it back, and now the entitled Anae is determined to get her revenge. Chase/Dare and Anae develop a plan to destroy the Aubrey by making her fall in love with Dare. He has no idea why his deranged girlfriend wants this, but he is willing to do it. Aubrey is hesitant to accept Dare's attention and goodwill, but her self confidence and judge of character has her falling for the evil boy. But does he have good intentions? Trusting him will keep her safe, but he is as deranged as Anae? Will Aubrey get out alive? Will Anae get her way? Is Dare to be trusted? I was on the fence the entire book. Trust him? Not trust him? Sam Mariano twists an evil plot of revenge and deceit keeping her readers wondering who is good and who is not. I loved every minute of this dark romance and cannot wait to continue the series.
Allie Shae and Theo Sinclair are the storytellers for the dark tale and these two are fantastic! Shae is evil as Anae and a bit innocent as Aubrey. She does emote the strength and loyalty Aubrey has and the true craziness that is Anae. Sinclair shines as the two sides of Dare. Sweet and wonderful, giving all the while giving him a dark, devious personality. I loved the narration, it could no have been better!
Coastal Elite, Book 1
By: Sam Mariano
Narrated by: Theo Sinclair, Allie Shae
Wow oh Wow! This psychological thrilling romance had me on the edge every single minute! Anae is trying to return a shirt at a store she didn't buy it at. Aubrey will not take it back, and now the entitled Anae is determined to get her revenge. Chase/Dare and Anae develop a plan to destroy the Aubrey by making her fall in love with Dare. He has no idea why his deranged girlfriend wants this, but he is willing to do it. Aubrey is hesitant to accept Dare's attention and goodwill, but her self confidence and judge of character has her falling for the evil boy. But does he have good intentions? Trusting him will keep her safe, but he is as deranged as Anae? Will Aubrey get out alive? Will Anae get her way? Is Dare to be trusted? I was on the fence the entire book. Trust him? Not trust him? Sam Mariano twists an evil plot of revenge and deceit keeping her readers wondering who is good and who is not. I loved every minute of this dark romance and cannot wait to continue the series.
Allie Shae and Theo Sinclair are the storytellers for the dark tale and these two are fantastic! Shae is evil as Anae and a bit innocent as Aubrey. She does emote the strength and loyalty Aubrey has and the true craziness that is Anae. Sinclair shines as the two sides of Dare. Sweet and wonderful, giving all the while giving him a dark, devious personality. I loved the narration, it could no have been better!
optimisticbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
5 ⭐️
This lowkey gave me Fear (movie with young reese witherspoon and mark whalberg) vibes and I love that shit
This lowkey gave me Fear (movie with young reese witherspoon and mark whalberg) vibes and I love that shit
tiejh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
After this book, I needed something to lift my fucking spirit. I'm afraid I may be twisted but I ATE this up. Please check the triggers. I know I didn't and enjoyed it even more. If you know you have no limit, go in blindly. Last thing I wanna say is, Dare, you one crazy mofo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Rape
alexmykal's review against another edition
medium-paced
1.0
there were so many moments where i wished aubrey would grow a backbone and she disappointed me each time
emmablue's review
dark
3.75
that man deserves to be torn apart by wolves
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Sexual violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Stalking, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Infidelity
caitlinsbookpile's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.5
Half a star is being polite this book was trash and didn’t have cnc is was literal rape that wasn’t cute it didn’t even fall into the bully category he was just mean to her 24/7 and she wants to leave but is too scared to??? yeah I hated it and wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemies
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Gun violence, Bullying, Chronic illness, Violence, Stalking, Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship