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Moderate: Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
“Please let me hold you like this, it doesn’t hurt when you touch me.”
“Even if you hate your yourself, I’ll love you for the both of us.”
“Thank you for bringing me back.”
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Wow. Wow. I am stunned beyond words. This was such an impressive read and it didn’t disappoint. I listened to the audio and I really think it’s best to take this story in through audio. The voice actors brought the characters to life and add so much to the numerous vulnerable conversations and raw feelings throughout the story. Unpopular opinion but Niko’s POV was fine with me, it was kind of a breathe of fresh air because the other MMC from the other books in this series were too similar to be honest so the funny commentary / immaturity POV of Niko was fine with me! I actually liked it. The thing I loved most about their story was the way they described how they saw the other, the numerous euphemisms, similes, metaphors, almost sounded so poetic and further showed how down bad they both are for each other even in their dark moments.
Brandon and Niko’s story was written so beautiful. The push and pull between the two of them and the numerous scenarios / banter between them was perfect. I really loved how Niko gave Brandon grace and time for him to come to terms with/ accept himself and his sexuality, his constant care for Brandon did not go unnoticed! However his fury was definitely demonstrated through out the book, it was moments I liked that Niko stood up for himself in terms of what he also wanted out of their developing relationship.
Oh Brandon.. Where to begin. The raw emotions and feelings and inner dialogue of Brandon and his internal struggles with mental health was ground breaking. The way the author was able to write such a complex character that not only went through so much but also his stages of acceptance of coming out was written so beautifully. The ups and downs, the highs and lows were throughout the story which further showed how important / made the experience feel very real.
The private conversations with their families and their friends talking about the other was so bitter sweet! I loved the constant support and love surrounding them and I’m so glad they got their HEA! They deserve the happiness.
Graphic: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Outing
Graphic: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Biphobia, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Outing
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Kidnapping
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
Overall this book is a romanticized toxic relationship. It’s smut; not even well written smut.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Gaslighting
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Murder, Gaslighting
Graphic: Self harm, Suicide attempt
Minor: Homophobia
ok look i kinda ate this up
they were very messy! but the drama is part of the fun and tbh each time they got angry at each other i believed in the reasons lmao
the mental health stuff was very sad in this but i do think it was handled respectfully, especially for a mafia romance
“college romance” and they never really went
spoilers for the second half:
grace is DUMB AS HELL. why would you leak out evidence of you grooming someone just to prove a point 😭 dumbest mofo ive ever seen
ALSO i live for father son and son in law bonding while killing the nonce. and then not burdening bran with the knowledge they killed her for him. look, imma give respect where it is due ok. it couldve easily been a drama plot point and i was happy bran never found out. some secrets ie killing ur boyfriends abuser is all good
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Biphobia, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment