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becxaa's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual violence, Death, and Blood
ida_warness's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I can see this book being absolutely perfect for romance readers who likes a true hate-to-love trope, with a dominant, brutal male lead, who sees his woman as his property. His to have, to own, but also to protect.
His (the male lead’s) way of thinking and behaving was a bit too problematic for me, though I know his way of being is exactly what some readers love.
It’s fast paced, has some truly headstrong characters, and lots of steam. If that’s your jam, you’re gonna love this book!
As well as not being my cup of tea, the plot was also a bit flat, but with 334 pages, a relationship and steam to focus on, I don’t see how a more elaborate plot would fit, to be fair.
The book gets bonus points for having illustrations in it (coloured illustrations if read on a tablet/phone, the paperback has b&w illustrations).
Overall, it didn’t wow me, but I think it’s definitely one of those books some readers might end up absolutely loving.
His (the male lead’s) way of thinking and behaving was a bit too problematic for me, though I know his way of being is exactly what some readers love.
It’s fast paced, has some truly headstrong characters, and lots of steam. If that’s your jam, you’re gonna love this book!
As well as not being my cup of tea, the plot was also a bit flat, but with 334 pages, a relationship and steam to focus on, I don’t see how a more elaborate plot would fit, to be fair.
The book gets bonus points for having illustrations in it (coloured illustrations if read on a tablet/phone, the paperback has b&w illustrations).
Overall, it didn’t wow me, but I think it’s definitely one of those books some readers might end up absolutely loving.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Kidnapping
dawntorow31's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Gun violence
kimpossiblesbanana's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
Really liked the pacing and the characters, it had a good mix of humor, classic tropes and suprises. Would have been 4 start but the random unnessesary sexual/physical assult in the middle took it down a peg, it took me out of the story. I'm a firm believer that consent is sexy, even in books. But if that doesn't bother you definatly read this book other than that it was a really good read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Stalking
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