Reviews with content warning for Sexual violence - Tainted Hearts

Please, before reading this book, be informed of the trigger warnings. There is explicit content and themes that are uncomfortable or distressing, so it's important to approach this book with caution and consider your personal boundaries.

Honestly, if you've read the trilogy of fifty shades, I don't think it's worth reading this. I mean, obviously, there are still differences, but it is simply the same; it is not unique. Also, most of the dialogue between the characters felt really forced. It is also pretty predictable.

Although I'll be reading the second book because I want to give it a fair chance and see if the story improves, I can't deny that there were some intriguing plot elements that kept me engaged, especially toward the end.

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I somehow could not get into the story, not because of the CNC rape play, but Vivienne's POV gnaws at me.
I skimmed after 30%, and read about her being an actual rape victim, I did feel emotional at that part, but somehow I feel frustrated at all the injustices that happened to her for Vivienne to resort to her fantasies to kinda "justify" or make sense of what happened to her.

There were also a lot of side stories that I could care less about like Arturo and Shay's story, or even Chloe's frankly especially after I found out what happened there.

All in all, I was glad I didn't spend anymore time on this book, but was just curious of how it ended, and was really let down.

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challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective medium-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

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dark emotional tense fast-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

4.5

4.5* - this book has wrecked me!

I read this as part of @fandomtasticpod's #readtastic22 reading challenge and O.M.G.

First of all, a book that has the Rape of Proserpina on it's cover immediately grabbed my attention and once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. I found it to be one of the most tastefully done representations of a consensual non-con relationship. The dichotomies in this book, holey cow - both erotic & wholesome, dangerous & caring.

I am in love with both Vivienne & Jonah, and the way it ended...not necessarily a cliff-hanger but a how do they move forward - I can't wait to find out!

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dark reflective sad 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

4.0

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