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aly1284953's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
cosymilko's review against another edition
1.0
Firstly, there are massive trigger warnings on this book for a reason. Everyone, myself included, ignores them, so read at own risk.
Next, I didn’t finish this. Kindle says I got 38% of the way through.
My reasons for not finishing this didn’t really have to do with the trigger warnings as it turned out, not solely, but rather with the way the two main characters are absolutely the worst people.
When you’re a kid and someone says “that’s hot!” Or “wet paint!” You have a deep need to find out for yourself and Addie constantly needs to jump two feet straight into danger.
The guy’s (I can’t even remember if I knew his name?) personality is murder and consent violations the whole way down.
It’s a fantasy r*pe book. It’s not even dubious consent. It’s outright SA.
There’s no romance or love here.
I could read the “darkness” if she were willing and not coaxed but he actively talks about breaking her psychologically in order to enjoy it.
This book is setting people up to end up in danger.
Next, I didn’t finish this. Kindle says I got 38% of the way through.
My reasons for not finishing this didn’t really have to do with the trigger warnings as it turned out, not solely, but rather with the way the two main characters are absolutely the worst people.
When you’re a kid and someone says “that’s hot!” Or “wet paint!” You have a deep need to find out for yourself and Addie constantly needs to jump two feet straight into danger.
The guy’s (I can’t even remember if I knew his name?) personality is murder and consent violations the whole way down.
It’s a fantasy r*pe book. It’s not even dubious consent. It’s outright SA.
There’s no romance or love here.
I could read the “darkness” if she were willing and not coaxed but he actively talks about breaking her psychologically in order to enjoy it.
This book is setting people up to end up in danger.
cmcnulty86's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
dallasf's review against another edition
1.0
This is one book I could not finish. It’s not worth the hype in my opinion. Given, I appreciate the author adding in a sub-par plot line, and giving some sort of caring plot line for Zade.
Some scenes were just unrealistic. Being quite familiar with firearms, I know how difficult it is to hit a target, and hitting a target dead center when firing from INSIDE a HOODIE pouch would be extremely difficult even for the most trained individual.
Need I mention the gun play? I think. Not
But we are led to believe that Zade is a man that cares for individuals being sexualized and trafficked. All the while being infatuated with Addie? But hates what the traffickers do to those they take. Then turns around and leaves Addie feeling violated and crying on the floor after taking advantage of her. It just doesn’t make sense to me on bit. It broke the immersion and only felt like it was added in for ‘spice’ factor and a plot that wanted to be used, but didn’t quite execute it properly.
Then the fmc, I’m sorry I just don’t have any pity for the girl from the beginning. I feel no connection to her or a reason to care what happened to Gigi.
Maybe one day I’ll give this book another chance, but today is not that day.
Some scenes were just unrealistic. Being quite familiar with firearms, I know how difficult it is to hit a target, and hitting a target dead center when firing from INSIDE a HOODIE pouch would be extremely difficult even for the most trained individual.
Need I mention the gun play? I think. Not
But we are led to believe that Zade is a man that cares for individuals being sexualized and trafficked. All the while being infatuated with Addie? But hates what the traffickers do to those they take. Then turns around and leaves Addie feeling violated and crying on the floor after taking advantage of her. It just doesn’t make sense to me on bit. It broke the immersion and only felt like it was added in for ‘spice’ factor and a plot that wanted to be used, but didn’t quite execute it properly.
Then the fmc, I’m sorry I just don’t have any pity for the girl from the beginning. I feel no connection to her or a reason to care what happened to Gigi.
Maybe one day I’ll give this book another chance, but today is not that day.
katie_bourland's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
jasmynreads's review against another edition
5.0
Addie, Addie, Addie... What's It like? What's It like to live in a spooky haunted victorian home with a smokin hot stalker that's possessive and obsessed with you? Hows It feel to be gods chosen?? Not to mention, the best friend that every girl needs in their life?? I wish HD Carlton could be my god and conduct my life, because MUST BE NICE.
Absolutely loved this duet. It will forever live rent free in my head and I have It to thank for getting me into dark romance.
Absolutely loved this duet. It will forever live rent free in my head and I have It to thank for getting me into dark romance.
karissajo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Trafficking, Stalking, Kidnapping, and Violence