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ohshebookish's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny and Classism
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Miscarriage
kathis_wonderland'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
2.75
I've had this book on my to-read list for over three years. When a friend of mine said she had it at home, I was really excited to finally read it. However, I am a little disappointed. This book was not really my cup of tea. The characters are all rather cold and distant. None of them really appealed to me. I just didn't get warm with them. Sebastian was the coldest of them all. I did not really see his charm. He is abrupt and demanding, but he never did anything against Annabelle's wishes. All the aristocratic and misogynistic thinking made me mad. I was constantly annoyed and just did not really enjoy the writing style of this book. The sex scenes were steamy and okayish.
There was nothing extraordinary or exciting in this book. It was an okay read. Sadly, I don't want to read the other books in the series. I expected something different.
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Police brutality, and Classism
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Infidelity
kbookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor: Classism, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Death of parent
jelkebooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Anyway, I did quite like Annabelle. I thought she was a very interesting character with very strong ambitions, and I love how passionate she could be about things. It's just that towards the end I felt like she lost her determination a little bit. She lost her personality a bit in favor of just being obsessed with the love interest. Talking about Sebastian, gods I did not like him. His only personality trait is that he's an ass. Truly, he is an incredibly awful person, and besides being mean to everyone in his life he has no other personality traits. Blergh!
I also wasn't a big fan of the romance. I just thought there was no chemistry between the characters at all. They had barely any moments together before they already started risking it all. They became such wet rags for each other while there was just nothing there. It became a bit annoying. Sebastian also became so obsessive over Annabelle, that he came so incredibly close to crossing her boundaries almost every time they were together. I'm still not entirely convinced Annabelle even got with him out of of pure guilt shaming. I don't know. This book just didn't work for me.
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault and Miscarriage
undecidedpersonality's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Police brutality, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment, Pregnancy, Medical content, Miscarriage, Slavery, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Grief, and Violence
jencolumb0'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
4.25
Guys, particularly those looking to Do Better, put this one at the top of your TBR.
Graphic: Classism and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, and Police brutality
Minor: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, and Forced institutionalization
madsreadsbooks17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Pregnancy and Miscarriage
lisainbookland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Miscarriage
annick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Almost flawless. I loved so so much of this.
Two scenes disappointed me in the final 20% - for the miscommunication plot device and for the grand gesture in the HoL.
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Infidelity, and Death of parent
agw622's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Classism, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Police brutality, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Colonisation, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Infidelity