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roryreadsromance's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Mental illness
Moderate: Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Trafficking, Gun violence, Rape, and Torture
bigtjustreads's review against another edition
This book had so much potential and was actually comedic but the porn aspects ruined it. Because the book dealt with so many triggering and traumatic topics the sexual aspects between characters should have been done more tastefully. Also the psychological jargon is just not accurate and it was so noticeable. Failed the show don’t tell rule and also had poor grammar. I wish this story had an editor. It had so much potential and so many pros but it was not bearable. It feels like satire but the author doesn’t know it. Great plot but the sex scenes and dirty talk were cringe and not embedded properly.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Incest, Death of parent, Mental illness, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Pedophilia, and Blood
Minor: Gun violence
rickireadss's review against another edition
4.0
⚠️: child abuse, murder, sexual abuse, rape, pedophilia, adult/minor relationship, drug use, alcohol, trafficking, kidnapping, vomit
Graphic: Murder, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Rape, Pedophilia, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Trafficking, Kidnapping, Vomit, Alcohol, and Drug use
silver_lining_in_a_book's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Just you. My brain has picked you, and now, I can’t undo it. You’re trapped. With me. For life.
I found this to be a very easy book to read - not because of the topics discussed (those were very triggering) but because the writing is very straightforward, the plot is simple and the characters have clear goals and desires. I did, however, feel that the book was too one-note and the development of the relationship was too rushed, I like to see at least a little bit of tension or conflict. The tone, as well, was something I struggled with. Onley James is clearly a good and very creative writer, but the contrast between the darkness of this book and the lighthearted nature of the prose was off-putting for me.
I did think the idea for this series is very interesting, so I would be interested in giving the other books a go.
Graphic: Pedophilia, Murder, Sexual content, Torture, Trafficking, and Blood
Moderate: Mental illness, Kidnapping, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Gun violence
Minor: Child abuse, Grief, and Child death
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Trafficking, Violence, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
trulydevious'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Murder, and Rape
Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, and Violence
Minor: Torture, Suicide, and Blood
smasson13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Definitely read the trigger warnings and go slow if you aren't sure!
The story feels very short, even for just shy of 300 pages. The characters aren't super developed and I found myself way more interested in the other brothers than Adam. I will definitely be reading their books too.
Over all, the plot is straightforward, the sex is pretty great, and the writing is solid.
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Incest, Kidnapping, Murder, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Child death, Confinement, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Violence, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Blood, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Stalking, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
e113's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, and Rape
ruthiedr89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Child death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Stalking, Torture, and Vomit