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cassg's review
4.0
Graphic: Torture, Trafficking, Violence, Confinement, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Death of parent
courtnetto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
In this book, we meet Evan and Noelle, our main characters. They first met when they are being held in cages next to each other and they both get “rented” at different times where they either have to sacrifice something of the other person or follow the man and have something done to themselves in order to protect the other. However, we soon realise that the two already know each other as it’s known that Evan’s father shot Noelle’s mother, after a rumoured affair - but was this really the case?
The two then work together to escape their captivity before going their separate ways to have time to themselves to try and process what happened to them, only for them to meet up again and have s** to try and forget what happened to them, only this ends up with consequences as when Noelle and Evan meet up 8 years later Noelle has a daughter - but is this daughter Evan’s?
It’s then revealed that Evan is a PI and he’s began looking into what happened to them to see if he can work out who was behind their crimes. It’s such a massive twist at the end and I could not believe that was how it ended!!
I would definitely read the book again!
Graphic: Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, Confinement, and Blood
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
abookbitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Murder, Self harm, Slavery, Gore, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, Confinement, Death, Sexual content, and Trafficking
linsliterarylove's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Grief, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual violence, Body horror, Child abuse, Blood, Trafficking, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Gore, and Death
cjones5925's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Confinement, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Torture, and Trafficking
shannont's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Pedophilia, Murder, Sexual assault, Rape, Body horror, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Trafficking, and Torture
ariareadsalot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Rape, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Trafficking
astoriareader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
- Two seniors in high school, Noelle & Evan, have been kidnapped. They are locked in cages, and they are part of a sadistic game. It also turns out that Noelle & Evan know each other, and their families don’t have the best past. This portion covers about the first third of the book.
- After they get out, some time passes in the book, and they reunite to try to figure out who was behind it all.
- This was actually pretty bad. I wouldn’t call it a psychological thriller. It fits more in horror genre mixed with romance.
- Definitely check out trigger warnings because this book is A LOT.
- If you’re into gratuitous violence & torture, this one may be for you. That’s not my thing, so I didn’t enjoy it.
- There isn’t much character development either. Characters felt very one-dimensional. Overall, the whole book fell flat for me. Not a satisfying ending. The romance between Noelle & Evan is just weird & based on trauma they went through together.
- So many tropes & cliches in this one.
- About 99% of the plot is completely unbelievable.
- I also have a personal pet peeve with how many times the author used the phrase “took her virginity” re: Noelle. Virginity is a social construct. I mean, JFC, can we please stop using this phrase in 2024, particularly in reference to a teenage trafficking victim being raped?!
Graphic: Sexual violence, Torture, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Misogyny, Trafficking, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Sexual content, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Pedophilia and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcoholism and Pregnancy
bookishwithhou's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Trafficking, Child abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Torture, Rape, Murder, Confinement, and Pedophilia
charityconzone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Torture, Trafficking, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Cursing, Death, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Bullying, Classism, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Sexual content, Murder, and Stalking