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kodafaith'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? Yes
4.5
Penelope Douglas’s writing is so addicting and had me awake until all hours of the morning because JUST ONE MORE CHAPTER.
Definitely not a story for everyone but wow was it steamy and dark and fun in a really messed up way.
Graphic: Stalking, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Death, and Alcohol
salusgh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Animal death, Death, Body shaming, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Rape, Murder, Blood, Incest, Sexual content, Violence, and Sexual violence
nicoleworsham's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Alcohol, and Drug abuse
sabinehunter'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
1.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
coligmueller's review against another edition
1.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Alcohol, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Violence, Addiction, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping
anjae's review against another edition
- 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
1.0
There is absolutely no real remorse for anything the guys did to Rika. Yes, they “felt sorry” whatever whatever, but they put her through hell and we’re just gonna think it’s fine? I guess my main problem is that the long-lasting trauma from sexual assault and the later effects of gaslighting weren’t addressed. Rika needs so much therapy (and needs to break up with Michael).
The sex was fun though, and I do like the idea that Rika is as crazy as them. I’ll give it that.
I think if any of the guys were held accountable (and there were any consequences for the horrific acts they inflicted on Rika), if Rika’s future PTSD and trauma relating to the events were discussed, or if Rika was very clearly stated to be just as crazy as them (and therefore every character in the book was clearly and explicitly stated to be morally grey), then this could have immediately jumped up to a 3, maybe even a 3.5. But because this book makes this seem like normal romantic behavior and doesn’t seem self aware in any way, I can’t rate it that high.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Minor: Animal death and Biphobia
mk_chil'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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Stalking, Cursing, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Gaslighting
legendjunes'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? It's complicated
0.25
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Biphobia, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Hate crime, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Vomit
saraohneh's review against another edition
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping
mia1909'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, and Animal death