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Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Homophobia
This story between Nikolai and Brandon was a rollercoaster of emotions. I laughed, I cried, I sobbed, etc. I haven't felt this much emotion over a queer love story in years. Everything about this book from the characterization of Niko and Bran, Rina Kent's writing, the struggles both MMCs face, and their HEA is perfection!
I would still highly suggest whoever reads this book really soak in the trigger warnings in the author's note. I did get somewhat triggered during a scene about halfway through the book, but it's okay and I managed to get through the rest of it very easily after that. I also suggest having tissues on hand when reaching Chapters 35-38. The final chapters of the book are the most emotional chapters in the entire story, in my personal opinion.
Nikolai is actually the greenest flag in this entire series and I also related very heavily to Brandon. I have never wanted to jump into a book and hug a character so badly before in my life. I also never wanted to murder a fictional character more than I have a certain somebody that I won't spoil for anyone. But if you know, you know.
I highly recommend this book if you want an emotional queer story involving mental health issues, trauma, and two MMCs who are basically meant for each other with some delicious spice on the side. I could rant and rave about this book for ages, but I won't. I just want more people to read this beautiful masterpiece. I can't wait for Rina Kent to delve more into the MM genre if she's managed to make something as amazing as this was.
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Blood, Stalking, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Torture, Kidnapping
this book deals with a number of dark and potentially triggering topics, so make sure you are in the correct headspace before diving into this book (and the series in general);
I’ve often struggled with queer romance for one reason or another - it can be a minefield - but this story handled it well. Writing an Ace/Demi character is not easy, so having a main character experience what many who identify with Ace-spec have is refreshing and oddly validating.
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder
Moderate: Dysphoria