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cecilialau_'s review against another edition
4.0
A flawed main character - a general thing with these ppl and realistic, and some you really “disliked” with a passion. Enjoyed how and what we got to know about her.
- I really wish the blurb said less btw. At least the penultimate paragraph needs to go… I try to only read the first paragraph in the blurb and then I might read more of it once I’m “in” the story, otherwise I feel it spoils the fun of exploring when you first sit down with it if you know too much or the blurb takes your expectations in the wrong/an unnecessary direction.
Anyway, there’s loads of sex, hence the erotica descriptor. Which I think explains (at least to some degree) the “low” rating bc some ppl are just a bit prudish when you read through some of the reviews, let’s be honest….
I’d say a very intriguing, exciting and frustrating story about actually considering our worth and self-esteem.
(A few things said e.g. about ending your life that I wasn’t too sure about in terms of phrasing though.)
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting, Infidelity, Abandonment, Child death, Toxic friendship, Grief, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
yellowpurple500's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
For an erotica I found myself rolling my eyes a lot at the sex scenes. It felt like if someone just looked at Violet she came. There were points where someone barely touched her and she was at the point of orgasm. I get this woman is horny but CALM DOWN.
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child death, Classism, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Addiction
marlee_grace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Infertility, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Misogyny, and Child death
lolasherwin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Child death
carasoutham's review
- 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
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
charlotteschapter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child death and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug use
emmah_reads's review against another edition
3.5
I felt like there were too many plot points in this book - could have done without the career plot line and definitely without
The exploration of societal expectations and norms of adulthood, and the challenges of pushing against them, was more interesting and the more compelling aspect of the narrative. The author makes really astute observations on partnership and platonic love through Violet’s story, but they get a little lost in everything else that this book is trying to do.
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Child death
rkpitch1234's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
i’m not sure my feelings about this book. at this moment immediately after finishing it, all i feel is “okay yeah that happened”
i don’t think i’ll think much more about this book.
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual harassment
ramreadsagain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
The bad decisions by the MC got a bit annoying, and the sex scenes were frankly bizarre, starting and ending very suddenly. Plus the MC came within about four seconds every time which just made the entire thing feel even more unrealistic.
It has some interesting things to say about rich people/the art world but when getting down to the nitty gritty story I was dissatisfied.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexism, Child death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Vomit, Eating disorder, and Sexual assault
sib_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Vomit
Minor: Alcohol and Drug use