Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Finisher by RuNyx

11 reviews

bergha1998's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is my favorite book of the series so far. I loved Zephyr, and the whole seduction plot was so fun to read. Over time I started liking Alpha more, his conflicting feelings about her were always fun to read about. 

Dark Romance, Opposites Attract, Second Chance, 3 3/4 🔥

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Violence, Grief, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual content, Torture, Gore, Death of parent, Blood, Death, Body horror, and Murder

Minor: Rape, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

hapalyn's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This just was simply not my favorite. The FMC was fun and exciting, but I was hoping for better communication. The mystery subplot just didn’t have enough involvement until the very end, which was disappointing. 

I think the book could’ve had less pining and angst and more plot and communication much like the first 2 books in this series. It would’ve made me feel a lot more captivated but also make the relationship seem more legitimate

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent, Pedophilia, and Trafficking

_angelinasbooks_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Runyx has so quickly become one of my all time favorite authors. Every book is so unique, beautiful and meaningful and they just all mean so much to me. I procrastinated writing this for a while because I wanted to do it justice in this review and I hope I do. Zephyr did what very few characters can. She made me feel seen.  This sunshine girl who’s really sad sometimes but for no real reason. Just random depressive episodes. She’s s been told she’s too much her entire life and she starts to believe it no matter how confident she wants to be. Zephyr is for the girls who always feel the need to apologize for taking up space and being themselves fully. Don’t get me wrong Zephyr never apologized to anyone for taking up space that’s what was so beautiful. She empowered me to not feel the need to either. Everyone is allowed to take up space. All of us. We all deserve to be heard. It was such a beautiful message in such a beautiful character and it really moved me. Zephyr and Alpha’s love story is so beautiful because they are exactly what the other needs. Zephyr just needs affection and attention to bloom like a flower moving towards the sun. Alpha even when he was trying to avoid her, listened. Zephyr is such a big heart and Alpha’s nickname for her is truly fitting. Alpha needs love and Zephyr gives it freely. Zephyr needs love and attention and Alpha eventually gives it freely. They are just so perfect for each other. The yin to the other’s yang. This entire book is an absolute masterpiece and so beautiful and moving and I just loved it so so so much. This series forever has a special place in my heart. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Murder, and Death

Moderate: Body shaming

nidhzinwonderland's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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

3.25

The plot and the characters were all wonderful and I did not see the plot twist comin as with every other book in this series. I thought Alpha was a really mysterious and cool protagonist and Zephyr was hella fun to read from the pov of. However, I found the pacing and plot development to be pretty inconsistent and kind of unrealistic. The fact that she conveniently meets alpha in the arena and he agrees to marry her 2 weeks later seemed kind of off to me. Also the development of their equation over time felt kind of rushed to me.  The pace at which the characters completely changed their opinions and frame of mind over a certain topic was pretty stupid and at times your just like "wait weren't you like 100% against this 2 minutes ago?". But its an entertaining read and doesn't fail to keep you on your toes. As always Tristan and Morana and Dante and Amara were a delight to read about again.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Trafficking, Sexual violence, Murder, Kidnapping, Blood, Child death, Violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Grief, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Dementia, Body shaming, and Death of parent

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Body shaming

alessiasettembrini's review

challenging dark emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

questo libro mi ha ucciso alla fine 😭😭😭

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Trafficking, Stalking, Self harm, Rape, Pedophilia, and Vomit

kad21's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Death of parent, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Trafficking

Minor: Body shaming and Mental illness

xoxo_bookishbabe's review

dark mysterious medium-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Blood

Moderate: Grief, Trafficking, Violence, Death of parent, Rape, Body shaming, and Fatphobia

Minor: Terminal illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

kaceereads's review

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

just when i thought there were no more secrets to be unraveled, runyx hits me with this book. when i tell y’all my mouth DROPPED. the twists and turns this series bring and the way all the books tie into each other just blows my mind. i can’t describe it. i’m obsessed. 

i love zephyr so much. i just grew attached to everything about her. i love her nervous rambling and the fact that she cries so easily. her emotions are so strong; she feels with 1000% of her body and loves with everything she has. alpha may be a “beast” on the outside who claims to have a scarred heart, but i think he’s got more teddy bear tendencies than he’d like people to believe. you know, if the teddy bear also had a possessive streak and occasionally fought to the death. 

i thought alpha and zephyr were both agonizing (in a good way) and adorable. the way she loved him but he couldn’t remember her was so painful, and witnessing zephyr deteriorate as she slowly gave up on the idea that alpha would ever love her again broke me. there were plenty of cute moments, though. idk why but i found it so sweet when zephyr would be rambling and alpha would remind her to breathe. also, when she’d kiss the scar next to his mouth!!! that did it for me every time.

the end of this book was so shocking and sad. i have no idea what to expect from the annihilator but i am intrigued by the shadow man so i’m looking forward to it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

Minor: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Slavery, Body shaming, Vomit, Blood, and Trafficking

bookswhitme's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

No because actually, this one is my favorite. That’s it. That’s all. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Mental illness, Rape, Violence, Sexual assault, Trafficking, and Kidnapping

courtneyhope21's review

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual violence, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Trafficking, Body shaming, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Rape