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abbiexhope's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The ending was just so disappointing and i can’t get over it. No amount of justification will convince me that Poppy was a good person.
Also, Tyler is so whiny for 70% of the book like for the love of God (literally) please just shut up 😭
Also, Tyler is so whiny for 70% of the book like for the love of God (literally) please just shut up 😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Alcohol, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Stalking
ka_ke's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
I told myself I wasn’t gonna read it as a former Christian. And then it went on sale in the Kindle store and I couldn’t say no. I can safely say I do not regret it at all. It is pure taboo but man is it hot. I definitely related to both Tyler and Poppy, as I have been both of them. As the daughter & granddaughter of ministers I felt weird reading Priest, but also freed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Religious bigotry, Cursing, Sexual content, Suicide, and Death
Moderate: Gaslighting, Child abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, and Stalking
Minor: Alcohol, Mental illness, and Sexism
cluckieduck's review against another edition
emotional
fast-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? Yes
3.0
Captivating? Yes. Good? Ehhh. The 1st-person narrative told entirely from the MMCs POV was an interesting take, but his internal monologue got a bit trying & cringy after a while.
Read it for the 'forbidden' smexy times, but don't expect much beyond that.
Read it for the 'forbidden' smexy times, but don't expect much beyond that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Suicide
symabee's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Alcohol and Stalking
marysbookinit's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Just….wow. I was not expecting this book to be so (pardon the pun) revelatory. I had 12 years of Catholic school and was never compelled to think about the faith and my relationship with God the way this book had me doing. Yes, it was an erotic novel so their was a lot of on-page sex, but every sex scene played a distinct purpose in exploring faith, emotion, and connection. Tyler obviously was so driven by guilt in this novel and I think a lot of religious people or people who have had religion as a part of their lives (especially Catholicism) can deeply relate. Recommend for those who have grappled with this notion of guilt, faith, and love and also for those who are looking for an erotic novel because it certainly very good in both respects.
“This won’t come easy to us Catholics. In a way, it’s easier to dwell on sin and guilt than it is to dwell on love and forgiveness—especially love and forgiveness for yourself. But that’s what’s been promised to us, and I for one, will not refuse God’s promise of a full, love-filled life. Will you?”
“This won’t come easy to us Catholics. In a way, it’s easier to dwell on sin and guilt than it is to dwell on love and forgiveness—especially love and forgiveness for yourself. But that’s what’s been promised to us, and I for one, will not refuse God’s promise of a full, love-filled life. Will you?”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Sexual content, Suicide, and Death
Moderate: Stalking and Infidelity
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
laura_rheads_too_much's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Suicide and Stalking
bbygirl21's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
I absolutely loved how hot and sexy this book is, and all the taboo elements throughout. I also love how despite how taboo it is, there's some really sweet and tender moments as well. I loved reading about Tyler's struggle between his faith and his feelings for Poppy and seeing him unable to stop himself from falling for her.
And I love how Tyler always gets Poppy's explicit consent before he does anything with her and that he asks several times during whatever they're doing how she's feeling and if she wants to continue, even after the initial consent is given. I love when a book includes consent being given.
I can't recommend this book enough.
And I love how Tyler always gets Poppy's explicit consent before he does anything with her and that he asks several times during whatever they're doing how she's feeling and if she wants to continue, even after the initial consent is given. I love when a book includes consent being given.
I can't recommend this book enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Sexism, Stalking, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Suicide
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, and Pedophilia
audri_thebibliophile's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Stalking
theamazingfencer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I didn't enjoy the steamy scenes there was consistently something jarring or completely unbelievable about them. And I didn't believe the characters falling in love. This was really annoying though because it, in principle, was a really good romance story. The characters do feel like individuals and not like half baked stereotypes like a lot of romances. And they have a really good reason they can't be together.
There's so much of it that's so good but then there's stuff like Poppy trying to get Tyler to stop asking her for consent. I can see the point the author is trying to drive at with him being overly cautious and with the sub/dom stuff they're doing that not really working. So, up to this point I think it's more of a personal preference thing and she does essentially give him consent for this. BUT THEN he has a point where he thinks "I should really ask for consent for this new thing I'm going to try but I won't because I don't think I can stop". And she's fine with it so it's just a passing thought but it's also supposed to be a change in his character because he wasn't able to do that before. Anyway, I would have felt much better about it if they had discussed safe words or something like that. I feel like some people would like this sort interaction in a fictional story and I guess there were indicators that this might happen so maybe this is just on me. But it felt like it wasn't handled with the same care that the author had for the rest of this complicated love story so I'm a little disappointed.
There's so much of it that's so good but then there's stuff like Poppy trying to get Tyler to stop asking her for consent. I can see the point the author is trying to drive at with him being overly cautious and with the sub/dom stuff they're doing that not really working. So, up to this point I think it's more of a personal preference thing and she does essentially give him consent for this. BUT THEN he has a point where he thinks "I should really ask for consent for this new thing I'm going to try but I won't because I don't think I can stop". And she's fine with it so it's just a passing thought but it's also supposed to be a change in his character because he wasn't able to do that before. Anyway, I would have felt much better about it if they had discussed safe words or something like that. I feel like some people would like this sort interaction in a fictional story and I guess there were indicators that this might happen so maybe this is just on me. But it felt like it wasn't handled with the same care that the author had for the rest of this complicated love story so I'm a little disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Stalking and Pedophilia
Minor: Rape
lea_talisa's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide, Death, Rape, Pedophilia, and Grief
Minor: Stalking