Reviews tagging 'Violence'

A Tempting Arrangement by Jessa Wilder

7 reviews

ana92's review

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence

petit_biblio's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, and Gun violence

Moderate: Violence and Bullying

rooreadsmoore's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

This is so ridiculous and absurd that it was good. Would I read it again? No. Would I recommend it? Eh, maybe, but it wasn't an awful way to pass some time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Rape, Death, Stalking, Violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy

mischief98's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Violence

missdaniellexo's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Stalking, Sexual content, Rape, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Infertility

tlea's review

challenging dark tense

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Although this is noted as book 1, it is very much a standalone and the romance is definately HEA.  There may be an overreaching story arc, but it has nothing to do with the romance aspect.  This is also the first time I've read this author.
This is a difficult book for me to rate.  There was a lot I liked about it, but also a lot that I didn't.  The first chapter had me almost DNF'ing right there.  I don't want to give spoilers so I won't go into details, but it really put me off Damon and I can see no real reason why it was necessary apart from instant shock value for the reader. This book is dark and has Misty there when the H is doing the worst of it.  I understand the reason in this instance, but this book pulls no punches with violence.  The sex also borderlines sexual violence and I didn't like the potential impact to Misty professionally by Damon's actions.
However, once Damon and Misty came togethter I loved their dynamic.  The care that Damon took of Misty, both privately and in public, was wonderful. When they were together I loved this couple so much it made up for sections that turned me off.
Overall, I liked the relationship part of this story, but the rest of it, and the level of violence will prevent me from reading any more in this series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Gun violence

Moderate: Bullying and Sexual violence

Minor: Abandonment

elmead's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

I don’t normally prefer dark romance but this was really well done. Definitely be aware of the trigger warnings though!

I had to remind myself multiple times that this is fiction and it’s actually not cute that the MMC installed hidden cameras in the FMC’s apartment so he can watch her in her day to day life.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Stalking