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kristanjenkins's review
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Medical trauma, Murder, Stalking, Death of parent, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Death, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexual content, Drug abuse, Rape, and Torture
tiffcutshall'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? Yes
5.0
Okay, this book wrecked me. Like want to scream and cry and throw things wrecked me. But in the best way. I think I just found a new favorite author and series!
I love Harper she’s the best BFF. While at first I was unsure about Hayden, I fell in love with man, dark side and all. As for Callie…girl is a bada$$ hands down.
Okay running off to read book 2!
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
rza1002'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
5.0
Graphic: Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Torture, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Cursing, Grief, Rape, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Sexual violence
Minor: Kidnapping, Gun violence, and Blood
xangemthelibrarian's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
As far as the writing style goes, there were a few awkward phrasings, but overall, it is very well written. Hayden is the stuff of fantasy. Calista is a bit of a Mary Sue with honestly some very understandable trust issues and a tragic backstory. And the ending is a cliffhanger worthy of the season finale of a TV Show.
As far as the romance dynamics go, you've got some nonconsensual stalking and voyeurism. You have themes of obsession and "protection" via control and manipulation. Lots of tension. Hayden throws a lot of primal lines out there, and is extremely possessive. Calista, rightfully, challenges his desire to lock her in a cage throughout the entire story and I love her for it.
Obviously thier relationship isn't healthy. Obviously it's problematic. But dark romance doesn't exist as a genre because of the wholesome vibes. I will be reading the sequel to this one, and I'm really interested to see how the issues presented in this book get resolved.
Graphic: Stalking, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Moderate: Drug use, Death of parent, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual assault
princessjj14's review
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Addiction
kimberrleigh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Stalking
Moderate: Violence, Cursing, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Grief, Drug use, Sexual assault, Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gore
sdaley08'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? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Stalking, and Violence
samflowerv6's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
“She is mine. My reason for feeling alive. My reason for feeling enraged. My reason for feeling anything at all.”
“If I give myself to you—” “When,” he interjects.
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
ga_bby4's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Grief and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
colorcrystals'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
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Grief, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cursing