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mizmanderz'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? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Addiction, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse
scmp73's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Lincoln is overly obsessed with Monroe and will do literally anything to keep her and “own” her. The author describes him as being morally grey, but I feel like that’s putting it lightly. I don’t usually mind when a MC is obsessed or consumed by their SO. I actually found I didn’t mind his behaviors toward the beginning. However, as the book went on, Lincoln became more and more problematic. I personally have a problem when one of the MCs doesn’t respect boundaries in the bedroom. There were several instances where Lincoln coerces Monroe or flat out ignores when she says no. I think if I would have known that in the beginning, I probably would not have read it.
As for Monroe, I wanted her to be stronger. To push back against Lincoln a bit. I wanted to see her become more of her own person, not just Lincoln’s plaything. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. Her actions constantly reminded me how young she was, and how much growing up she really had to do. She was 19 FFS.
Overall, it wasn’t my cup of tea, but I know it will be for others. I don’t mind obsessive or morally grey MCs, but Lincoln didn’t do it for me. He was creepy and pushy.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, and Drug abuse
Minor: Drug use and Death of parent
dxisymitch'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
3.25
Graphic: Addiction, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Gaslighting
Minor: Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
taymcgarry's review
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Stalking, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
booklover_lex's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting