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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Rape, Violence
Everyone talks about how much they love this book, but I don't see it. Hardy Cates had some definite character growth to achieve after the first book. It's possible he did, but without his PoV, it's hard to be certain. I don't buy the speed with which Haven was able to recover from domestic violence, but as someone who has only been emotionally abused, who am I to doubt her progress?
One thing is for certain. All these women who love Hardy love a man who helped his brother get away with rape. I find that despicable.
As a Texan, I'm annoyed about the portrayal of my people. However, as I'm not from Houston, I can't say definitively how accurate this is to them.
One thing is for certain. All these women who love Hardy love a man who helped his brother get away with rape. I find that despicable.
As a Texan, I'm annoyed about the portrayal of my people. However, as I'm not from Houston, I can't say definitively how accurate this is to them.
Me encanta Lisa Kleypas, me hacen feliz sus historias y amo , de verdad que amo, cada vez más a los Travis :,) . El libro es tan bueno como me decían , Hardy es perfecto y Haven es una de mis portas favoritas. Si no fuera porque Ella y Jack , ellos serían mis favoritos.
Ay, siento que todo lo que dije es puro vomito de corazones.
Quiero más de esta mujer :,)
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Re lectura Abril 2022
Te quiero libro cuestionable con personajes machistas pero sexys que se enamoran con mujeres que se cuestionan si deben estar con el protagonista porque tiene una moralidad dudosa aparte de ser machistas pero sexys :)
Ay, siento que todo lo que dije es puro vomito de corazones.
Quiero más de esta mujer :,)
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Re lectura Abril 2022
Te quiero libro cuestionable con personajes machistas pero sexys que se enamoran con mujeres que se cuestionan si deben estar con el protagonista porque tiene una moralidad dudosa aparte de ser machistas pero sexys :)
yah... sepertinya lisa kleypas cuma ingin bilang... kenali baik-baik pasanganmu sebelum ia menjadi pasangan seumur hidupmu... dan bila mengalami KDRT, segera cari pertolongan...
review yang aneh.... *geleng-geleng kepala*
review yang aneh.... *geleng-geleng kepala*
If you haven't read the Travises series, just get to it. Don't even bother reading the reviews. Haven and Hardy are just the perfect combination of sweet and sexy.
After DNFing the first Travis book, and honestly not being much of a fan of Kleypas's historicals, I was hesitant to start this one. But I'm so glad I did. What a well written story.
The narcissistic abuse depicted was so realistic it was almost nauseating. I thankfully haven't personally experienced abuse, but I can imagine why so many have said they found this book cathartic.
I also really appreciated the portrayal of therapy here. I feel like many authors don't research what therapists/psychologists *actually* say to their patients, but Lisa did a good job choosing the advice and knowledge the therapist shared with the FMC.
I really liked both characters, though I enjoyed the FMC more than the MMC, which is rare for me. They both were beautifully flawed.
I loved the breakdown and eventual growth we saw in the FMC, from her innocent youthfulness to a manipulated, broken wife to a woman rebuilding herself and flourishing under her own strength and perseverance. She was so very strong, competent, mature and intelligent—my favourite traits in an FMC. I loved that the conflicts were out of FMC's control, and she wasn't the one putting herself in danger. I wish more authors would treat their heroines like this.
Overall, a fantastic book. I would absolutely recommend it if the triggers aren't too much to handle.
The narcissistic abuse depicted was so realistic it was almost nauseating. I thankfully haven't personally experienced abuse, but I can imagine why so many have said they found this book cathartic.
I also really appreciated the portrayal of therapy here. I feel like many authors don't research what therapists/psychologists *actually* say to their patients, but Lisa did a good job choosing the advice and knowledge the therapist shared with the FMC.
I really liked both characters, though I enjoyed the FMC more than the MMC, which is rare for me. They both were beautifully flawed.
I loved the breakdown and eventual growth we saw in the FMC, from her innocent youthfulness to a manipulated, broken wife to a woman rebuilding herself and flourishing under her own strength and perseverance. She was so very strong, competent, mature and intelligent—my favourite traits in an FMC. I loved that the conflicts were out of FMC's control, and she wasn't the one putting herself in danger. I wish more authors would treat their heroines like this.
Overall, a fantastic book. I would absolutely recommend it if the triggers aren't too much to handle.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
:O Oops, forgot to mark as read, no idea how I missed this. Loved this one <3
HARDYYYYYYYY
the beginning is very graphic depiction of dv so reader be warned i would say you can entirely skip over those chapters and not miss anything rlly
the beginning is very graphic depiction of dv so reader be warned i would say you can entirely skip over those chapters and not miss anything rlly