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Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas

22 reviews

allynfireheart's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional

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

5.0

Hi, hello -- this is EXTREMELY dark. Please check trigger warnings or ask a friend what to expect!

But there is so much healing that comes from darkness & so much light & goodness to be found in the midst. & this book shows that so well <3

Absolutely obsessed with Damon Torrance, the Horsemen, and all the girls of this series.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Stalking

nineinchnails's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

this book was definitely too long imo. i loved damon and winter's characters and i think they were well written but a lot of the content felt like filler to me (especially with the flashbacks they felt a little repetitive and redundant) so it felt like a drag getting through the middle of the book. the last chunk definitely kept my attention well but i don't know if it's enough for me to rate the book higher,  since the book is so SO long. i don't think i would've minded the length much if there was more development in the present and i think the constant flashbacks worked against this story since i felt like i never got a chance to root for their relationship outside of their flashbacks. when i finished the book, i wasn't really sure why they liked each other (enough to warrant this being a romance novel) during the time the book was actually set but i found their individual characters lovable and interesting enough to root for them anyway, so i'd say it was a success overall!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

princess413's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Read warning content. This was a harder one to read, darker than the first 2. Slower paced also. I considered stopping a few times but I was to intrigued so kept going despite darkness crossing boundaries and the slower pace. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Murder

sevendoteight's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Stalking

_terah_hansen_'s review

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

fevalente's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring reflective relaxing sad tense 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: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Animal death and Death

jlaz_13's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Abandonment

Moderate: Infidelity, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy

kodafaith's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

6/5 stars!!!
I knew reading Corrupt that I was going to fall in love with Damon when i finally got to him because I KNEW there was something under the surface and UGH MY HEART!!!

This one just tore me up and no it’s not just because I love tall, dark, bad boys but because we actually see into his soul and then we see Winter and her strength and wow

I knew going in that this was most people’s favorite book but I was still amazed by how much I fell for these characters and this story.

This is easily one of my favorite series of all time in all genres at this point. Just wow.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, and Blood

coligmueller's review

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

queenie_ofthe_void's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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

Easily my favorite of the series so far! My only big problem was I went straight into this after finishing Hideaway and I felt like I was missing something. I know the author likes non linear timelines, but this was even more than that. I felt like I had missed a book. 

But I pushed through and it was still amazing. I loved digging into Damon's history and his relationship with Winter [Corrupt spoilers: even if it was traumatic at times]. Honestly though my favorite plot line was Damon and Will's relationship.

Their initial conforntation by the pool shed was the best scene. It was packed full of every emotion these books bring to the table. Then ending it with a sword cross and finally Will's cutting word... just damn. So good. Chef's Kiss. And finally ending with Damon saving him from drowning, Winter calming his panic attack in the shower, and the amazing three-way. I felt it pack more of an emotional punch than Rika/Michael/Kai.

This book made me so excited to learn more about Will. He's been left on the sidelines for too long and I hope the gang finally steps up to help. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail