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jen1804's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
We get more backstory of her childhood trauma too which is harrowing to read, as well as more of Cole’s journey and how he became who he is now. Questions are answered and loose ends are tied up and it was all just very well done.
Both Mara and Cole are deeply fucked up but the dynamic of them now being fucked up together is honestly so powerful, I loved. The lust transforms during this read into love. And the intense (and literal) ‘touch the one I love and you fucking die’ trope is all over this book from both sides, it’s great, I love that their unhinged passion is reciprocated by each other and that they’re a force to be reckoned with.
And the soundtrack whilst reading provided by Lark just transforms the experience!
Epilogue was kinda insane but it just shows how fucked they both are and Mara’s officially popped all the way off.
Satisfactory ending? Yes.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Murder, Torture, Violence, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug use
glass_carousel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Torture, Murder, Child abuse, and Sexual content
shaipanda'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Alcohol, Torture, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Blood, Emotional abuse, Death, Violence, Murder, Mental illness, Death of parent, Classism, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Pedophilia
Minor: Body shaming and Abortion
lizslazylibrary's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Torture, Body horror, Blood, Death, Gore, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Cursing, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
r1vana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Torture
nisha_nee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Pros: dual POV, great writing, if you love the characters you will love this second book, villain origin story 😉
Spice level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 (frequent, focused, + descriptive)
Graphic: Blood, Gore, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Torture
Minor: Abandonment and Abortion
midnightrose_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Murder, Torture, Violence, and Sexual content