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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lowkey hated both the main charecters they were really roxic together. This book dragged and lacked any plot rather than sex which often results in me struggling to finish a book. For this one i powered through and finished it but i doubt ill read the next one and if i do I'll wait a good few months
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My biggest and most obvious complaint is that this book should have been set in a college environment. While I despise the fact that this book is set in high school, I cannot deny the fact that Whit and Summer's story intrigues me.
Though the romance appears physical, I think the gradual increase in feelings is demonstrated through both characters' repeated attempts to suppress and ignore their reasonings for repeatedly going back to the other. They disguise their growing interest through their physical relationship, and both deny themselves the ability to grow closer to each other.
Summer and Whit never develop the friendship part of their relationship, but this book is so interesting to me, because it develops their chemistry and trust for each other beyond basic lust, regardless.
They both hold the same dark desires. They care for each other, even if they can't explain why. Finally, they secretly consider their situation as fated, but refuse to treat each other accordingly, so as to further deny their growing compassion for each other. Even through the "enemies" phase of their relationship, they possess an inherent trust in each other, knowing they could depend on the other to be there if necessary.
I typically don't believe in relationships that aren't initially built on friendship and, while Summer and Whit's foundation was not friendly, it was immediately evident that their relationship was based on more than just lust. Ultimately, I don't fully understand why, but I've come to the conclusion that I like this book so much because I oddly value Summer and Whit's romance. Though it's non-traditional, and was definitely driven by lust at some point, it successfully illustrates a different, yet just as valuable, type of love built on shared experience, trust, and earned dependence.
Though the romance appears physical, I think the gradual increase in feelings is demonstrated through both characters' repeated attempts to suppress and ignore their reasonings for repeatedly going back to the other. They disguise their growing interest through their physical relationship, and both deny themselves the ability to grow closer to each other.
Summer and Whit never develop the friendship part of their relationship, but this book is so interesting to me, because it develops their chemistry and trust for each other beyond basic lust, regardless.
They both hold the same dark desires. They care for each other, even if they can't explain why. Finally, they secretly consider their situation as fated, but refuse to treat each other accordingly, so as to further deny their growing compassion for each other. Even through the "enemies" phase of their relationship, they possess an inherent trust in each other, knowing they could depend on the other to be there if necessary.
I typically don't believe in relationships that aren't initially built on friendship and, while Summer and Whit's foundation was not friendly, it was immediately evident that their relationship was based on more than just lust. Ultimately, I don't fully understand why, but I've come to the conclusion that I like this book so much because I oddly value Summer and Whit's romance. Though it's non-traditional, and was definitely driven by lust at some point, it successfully illustrates a different, yet just as valuable, type of love built on shared experience, trust, and earned dependence.
Content Warnings
5.5. Very explicit. Very detailed. Very often.
A solid 4 stars.
This book was my first look into dark romance. I grew up reading a lot of dark romance on Wattpad so I wasn't exactly shocked by many of the things in this book—also a quick little thing. I don't care what people read. This whole thing about people only reading smut and how it's affecting everyone else. PLEASE in the nicest way possible get over it. People are allowed to read what they want and if you are so affected by a person reading porn in words, you shouldn't be on the internet. I don't like this whole ordeal about people reading dark romance, everyone has different tastes so please no negativity under this review.
Now onto my thoughts on this book. I fully enjoyed the writing and the pace of the book. It wasn't as bad as some reviews were making it out. So I was pleasantly surprised. The tension and chemistry between Summer and Whit is hard to not like as they are both fucked up people but somehow find solace in each other. I liked when Summer stood up for herself as when she did it was very rewarding to read all the other characters feel hurt. (Whits sister)
I would have liked to see whit grovel or get hurt in a way since im a sucker for grovelling and revenge, but I did enjoy the writing and the story in itself.
This book was my first look into dark romance. I grew up reading a lot of dark romance on Wattpad so I wasn't exactly shocked by many of the things in this book—also a quick little thing. I don't care what people read. This whole thing about people only reading smut and how it's affecting everyone else. PLEASE in the nicest way possible get over it. People are allowed to read what they want and if you are so affected by a person reading porn in words, you shouldn't be on the internet. I don't like this whole ordeal about people reading dark romance, everyone has different tastes so please no negativity under this review.
Now onto my thoughts on this book. I fully enjoyed the writing and the pace of the book. It wasn't as bad as some reviews were making it out. So I was pleasantly surprised. The tension and chemistry between Summer and Whit is hard to not like as they are both fucked up people but somehow find solace in each other. I liked when Summer stood up for herself as when she did it was very rewarding to read all the other characters feel hurt. (Whits sister)
I would have liked to see whit grovel or get hurt in a way since im a sucker for grovelling and revenge, but I did enjoy the writing and the story in itself.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I did not like the male main character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced