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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As a taboo book, the premise of the story was fine, though I feel when dealing with mental illness, giving the characters a chance to be understood is important. I understand the quick pace of a novella but I would have liked to get to know both the MC better and understand not only the full though process of their actions but also better understand the trauma that got them there.
The smut definitely smutted, no doubt there. I found Malakai to be and interesting character that has a lot of potential. So is Olivia, though they both fell flat because they seemed too one dimensional. Olivia had no personality other than being a traumatized cheer leader with a crush on her adopted brother and Malakai a traumatized motor bike rider that smokes and is obsessed with his sister. At least he had motivation and a little depth; he had something he wanted and by the end of the story would do anything to obtain it. Olivia had no aspirations or thoughts of her own.
Olivia made a lot of choices that were never fully explained. Yes, they are legally siblings but they are not blood related and eventually independent adults so what is really holding her back? If its society then explain the fears associated with that. Is she afraid of losing her friends, family, and/or the life she has, or is she afraid of disappointing the people who saved her? Does she feel as though she owes them?
As for the parents, they were total wild cards. The mom seemed great at the beginning and the father seemed abusive but then it completely flipped and I don't fully understand what motivated the mother to treat her daughter like a commodity. She seemed to love her so much only to force her into dangerous situations for no real reason. They had money and power, so why did they need to sell their daughter off? Why do they even foster kids? They 'save' them from bad homes just to sell their virginities and treat them bad if they are not cooperative? Bestie, what did you think? These poor children are traumatized, just because you gave them a new home doesn't mean they are going to become the perfect poster children of higher society. Honestly I think the mom needed therapy more than Malakai.
Will be reading the second one.
The smut definitely smutted, no doubt there. I found Malakai to be and interesting character that has a lot of potential. So is Olivia, though they both fell flat because they seemed too one dimensional. Olivia had no personality other than being a traumatized cheer leader with a crush on her adopted brother and Malakai a traumatized motor bike rider that smokes and is obsessed with his sister. At least he had motivation and a little depth; he had something he wanted and by the end of the story would do anything to obtain it. Olivia had no aspirations or thoughts of her own.
Olivia made a lot of choices that were never fully explained. Yes, they are legally siblings but they are not blood related and eventually independent adults so what is really holding her back? If its society then explain the fears associated with that. Is she afraid of losing her friends, family, and/or the life she has, or is she afraid of disappointing the people who saved her? Does she feel as though she owes them?
As for the parents, they were total wild cards. The mom seemed great at the beginning and the father seemed abusive but then it completely flipped and I don't fully understand what motivated the mother to treat her daughter like a commodity. She seemed to love her so much only to force her into dangerous situations for no real reason. They had money and power, so why did they need to sell their daughter off? Why do they even foster kids? They 'save' them from bad homes just to sell their virginities and treat them bad if they are not cooperative? Bestie, what did you think? These poor children are traumatized, just because you gave them a new home doesn't mean they are going to become the perfect poster children of higher society. Honestly I think the mom needed therapy more than Malakai.
Will be reading the second one.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I still have a deep dislike for Olivia
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
There’s definitely something wrong with me for enjoying this book and giggling like a child at parts!
A forbidden love and sadist sex is one thing but this takes it to a whole new level and I loved it.
This is definitely not for the faint hearted and includes some major trigger warnings which need to be checked out first. However if you are into dark, spicy, twisted romances then this is for you. Take your darkest sexiest thought and this is worse than that in the best way
A forbidden love and sadist sex is one thing but this takes it to a whole new level and I loved it.
This is definitely not for the faint hearted and includes some major trigger warnings which need to be checked out first. However if you are into dark, spicy, twisted romances then this is for you. Take your darkest sexiest thought and this is worse than that in the best way
dark
tense
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