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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
I have to say this book intrigued me from the synopsis but I was not prepared for what lay ahead in it. I think because it isn't your every day romance, that it was so out there, I had a hard time reading it at first. Between the violence, sex slavery etc was a lot to digest. But as the book progressed you see the turmoil Caleb was put through to get to where he was and you gain sympathy for him. Then his emotions towards Livvie as she fights him tooth and nail. Livvie is a fighter and a half for what she is put through. Not only by Caleb but by others. She's one tough cookie! Looking forward to reading the second in the series.
I have made a mistake and the consequence was wasting three hours of my life. Especially with an ending like that.
I don't know what worries me more: how fucked up this book is or how much I enjoyed it.
Fucked up doesn't begin to describe this novel. I knew that I'd be WTF'ing a lot before I began this book, hence why I waited soooooo long. However, I wasn't prepared for the HUGE range of emotions I would find in the pages. I hate, hate, HATE, Caleb, so why the fuck am I rooting for him? I think it's sick, sick, SICK what he's doing to her, so why do I also find it a little hot?
*Calls therapist*
I have never known an author who can twist my emotions against my will. I wanted to hate this story so bad but I was brainwashed the more I read. I was adamant after the prologue alone that I would never ever, ever, ever, ever, feel anything that even mildly resembled like for Caleb. And yet, there I was, crying for him, longing for him, wanting a happy ever after for him.
Fucked. Up.
It's a testament to the author how much this book has riled me and stuck to me. I think about it when I'm not reading. Like, a lot.
I'm reading Captive In The Dark now, and it's...it's...
I'm so fucked up.
Fucked up doesn't begin to describe this novel. I knew that I'd be WTF'ing a lot before I began this book, hence why I waited soooooo long. However, I wasn't prepared for the HUGE range of emotions I would find in the pages. I hate, hate, HATE, Caleb, so why the fuck am I rooting for him? I think it's sick, sick, SICK what he's doing to her, so why do I also find it a little hot?
*Calls therapist*
I have never known an author who can twist my emotions against my will. I wanted to hate this story so bad but I was brainwashed the more I read. I was adamant after the prologue alone that I would never ever, ever, ever, ever, feel anything that even mildly resembled like for Caleb. And yet, there I was, crying for him, longing for him, wanting a happy ever after for him.
Fucked. Up.
It's a testament to the author how much this book has riled me and stuck to me. I think about it when I'm not reading. Like, a lot.
I'm reading Captive In The Dark now, and it's...it's...
I'm so fucked up.
Definitely.......interesting. Definitely mind the trigger warnings. This isn’t a romance.
I have quite dual feeling about this book. If not to take it seriously it was ok. I was a fan of similar fanfiction long ago.
The second book should be either better or just terrible...
The second book should be either better or just terrible...
I'm more than a little bit in love with this book
You know that moment when you find something that truly grabs your attention and worms it's way into your heart? Well this book was one of those moments in my life. The darkness, the characters needs, wants, desires, every moment was absolutely perfect in my opinion. It's not going to be a book for everyone but me, I really, really loved it.
You know that moment when you find something that truly grabs your attention and worms it's way into your heart? Well this book was one of those moments in my life. The darkness, the characters needs, wants, desires, every moment was absolutely perfect in my opinion. It's not going to be a book for everyone but me, I really, really loved it.
WARNING - do not read this book if any of the following are triggers for you: non consensual sexual acts, violence towards women, brain washing, extreme dominance and submission power games, kidnapping, and the underground sex slave trade. These are all heavy themes of the book.
I almost DNF'ed multiple times. For someone who reads a variety of erotica, this book was very hard to read. In fact, I had to take several breaks and read something light in between just to make it through.
If you're not expecting it, this book will take you by surprise, and not in a good way. It is filled with violence and non-consent, all the way through to the end. I'm shocked that it has received so many great reviews. The writing is very good, don't get me wrong, but the subject matter is very controversial and in your face.
I would not recommend this book to most people, as I think most can't take it. I had a hard stomaching it.
Since I've already bought the other 2 books in the series, I will continue reading. However, I do this with trepidation. I'm not sure what to expect in the next 2 books - the grotesque theme is already set.
I almost DNF'ed multiple times. For someone who reads a variety of erotica, this book was very hard to read. In fact, I had to take several breaks and read something light in between just to make it through.
If you're not expecting it, this book will take you by surprise, and not in a good way. It is filled with violence and non-consent, all the way through to the end. I'm shocked that it has received so many great reviews. The writing is very good, don't get me wrong, but the subject matter is very controversial and in your face.
I would not recommend this book to most people, as I think most can't take it. I had a hard stomaching it.
Since I've already bought the other 2 books in the series, I will continue reading. However, I do this with trepidation. I'm not sure what to expect in the next 2 books - the grotesque theme is already set.
I write this review just after finishing the sequel, and I'm so glad I did, because I can say this book is pretty predictable and not all that original...BUT the sequel is superb. If you try this book and aren't charmed by it, that's ok - but if you care in the least about the characters, the second one is a wild ride. It's full of twists and turns, present and past, and all you crave that this book didn't quite manage. This one is a pretty classic dark romance.
Captivating in the more sick and twisted way. I devoured this look like it was chocolate cake.
I thought I'd hate this! Something about it just screamed at me that it was too dark for me to handle, and I'd be disgusted. And disgustingly enough I wasn't. Shameful I know, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. One chapter made me shudder, but I thought the unthinkable things would happen all the time and I wouldn't be able to finish the book, but I did, and I wanted more. I will definitely read the next book, I'm immensely interested in what will happen.