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birbpal's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book was such a delight from Miss Mariana. Seriously, I was not expecting the spice level this book supplied! 😳 I was pleasantly surprised.
What I wasn't surprised about was the deliciousy grumpy MMC that is Dex Locke. He was low-key a jerk but swoon nonetheless. He was fiercely loyal, protective, and hot. Tattoos and piercings? Hell yes!🫠🙏
Now in typical Mariana fashion, this book was single-pov in the FMC's perspective. As the FMC, Iris was kind of hard to like sometimes. She made dumbass decisions, and she was a pushover. These were frustrating qualities, but the worst thing about her has to be her dry personality.
Iris really didn't do much. She liked to swim and read, but other than a few instances or mentions, those hobbies really didn't make her feel fleshed out to me. Iris let others dictate what she did, even in the end, when she decided to go back to school. I also hate that she apparently has a best friend named Lanie, who was mentioned a couple of times, and yet, we never got a single instance of her and Iris interacting with each other. Like, what's even the point?
Yes, I liked reading this book, but Iris as a character was hard to enjoy. Everything else about the book was really great. Sonny was an amazing older brother, Dex's employees were funny and sweet, even Luther the prez of the MC was an interesting character.
Overall, if you have a hefty amount of patience, I think you'll be able to read this book. All other aspects were enjoyable, especially if you are looking for something a bit spicier from Miss Mariana. Give it a go.🐥💕
Graphic: Cursing, Cancer, and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism
emilyfrenchie's review
- 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
Graphic: Cancer, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity
littlelucyc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Violence, Medical trauma, Cancer, and Injury/Injury detail
ancdl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gun violence, Cancer, Abandonment, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Sexism
quietmarki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Cursing, Pregnancy, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Cancer, Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Violence
100_pages_hr's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Abandonment, Blood, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Minor: Death, Confinement, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
sofiarmz13'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
3.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Abandonment, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Cancer, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Grief, and Medical trauma
Minor: Gun violence, Murder, Pregnancy, and Vomit
thefatpaperback's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Abandonment, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Murder
andeng'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Cancer, Death of parent, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Violence
ashleycmms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Cursing, Grief, and Misogyny
Minor: Pregnancy