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cozyreader9752's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Ableism, Death, Sexual content, and Rape
literarylocd's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
you know them ones were the book itself is bad but you have a good time?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Minor: Rape
now_booking's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I really liked Heavy as the giant, larger-than-life leader of the Steel Bones Motorcycle Club, but this book was totally made by Dina, tech genius, neurodivergent, kickbutt heroine who knows who she is and what she wants out of life. The premise is that when Dina seeks a favour from Heavy, she inadvertently reveals that she knows the dark underbelly of the Steel Bones MC, meaning that she must be eliminated or married to protect the club (it sounds like a stretch but sort of makes sense in the plot). But even as this odd couple pairing enters into a marriage of convenience, unresolved issues and the quest for retribution threaten to tear them apart.
I really liked the characterisation of Dina as someone living life on her own terms even though she was threatened by overstimulation daily. She was brave and smart and confident and a perfect balance for Heavy, who was incredibly similar to her in a different way. Dina stole the show in this book and I feel like there could definitely have been more Heavy in this. It seemed like his personality disappeared frequently in this and while he was described as larger-than-life, he didn’t come through strongly in this book. Nonetheless, this was really good and I’m very eager to read Harper’s book when it comes out.
I really liked the characterisation of Dina as someone living life on her own terms even though she was threatened by overstimulation daily. She was brave and smart and confident and a perfect balance for Heavy, who was incredibly similar to her in a different way. Dina stole the show in this book and I feel like there could definitely have been more Heavy in this. It seemed like his personality disappeared frequently in this and while he was described as larger-than-life, he didn’t come through strongly in this book. Nonetheless, this was really good and I’m very eager to read Harper’s book when it comes out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Addiction and Rape
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