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dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
This book picks up with only minimal time passed from the end of the last book. This murder revolves around a cold case involving murdered youth and some creepy photographs.
This in general had a much darker tone. The murder was darker, dealing with p*dophilia, and we get to know our protagonists on a deeper level. They have some heavy baggage. Larkin is really struggling with his mental health in this one.
However, it was balanced with a lot of sweet moments as these two build a solid foundation of trust, honesty, and communication. There’s some cute banter as we get to see more of Larkin’s humor. Honestly, I am loving how slowly these two are proceeding. They are truly trying to learn about each other and what the other needs. Respecting boundaries and meeting in the middle in such a healthy mature way! This is definitely one of the healthiest relationships I’ve ever read.
There is one more book before I have to wait for book 4 to come out next year and I’m already kicking myself for the book hangover this is going to give me.
Once again this is great on audio by Kale Williams.
This in general had a much darker tone. The murder was darker, dealing with p*dophilia, and we get to know our protagonists on a deeper level. They have some heavy baggage. Larkin is really struggling with his mental health in this one.
However, it was balanced with a lot of sweet moments as these two build a solid foundation of trust, honesty, and communication. There’s some cute banter as we get to see more of Larkin’s humor. Honestly, I am loving how slowly these two are proceeding. They are truly trying to learn about each other and what the other needs. Respecting boundaries and meeting in the middle in such a healthy mature way! This is definitely one of the healthiest relationships I’ve ever read.
There is one more book before I have to wait for book 4 to come out next year and I’m already kicking myself for the book hangover this is going to give me.
Once again this is great on audio by Kale Williams.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gore, and Homophobia
Minor: Pedophilia and Suicide attempt
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