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midnightrose_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Even If it Hurts is the first book in Sam Mariano’s new Coastal Elite series. Dark romance at its finest. Still, Dare can’t beat Carter for me (from Untouchable). Sorry, Dare.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Rape, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
jtbooklover's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There are really few words for this book. If you are looking for sick twisted villains then you are in the right book. This book is dark. Dare is NOT a good guy. There is little redeeming about him but they do say there is someone for everyone. Aubrey is definitely not what he's looking for. She isn't even on his radar. If there is someone for everyone then it seems Aubrey is it. She's tough, smart, and caring. I seriously don't know if the ending is truly happy. It seems in its own messed up way it is but should I feel good or bad about the ending? I just don't know. It's well written and a fascinating take on sociopaths.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Body shaming, Bullying, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Violence, Torture, and Rape
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Chronic illness, Abandonment, and Cursing
ladylaurenexplorer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I went into this book not knowing what to expect besides it being dark and having non-con.
I came out on the other side just thinking that I thought Carter was horrible and yet so good.
This one just takes the cake. I do you wanna know at the prom what he took a picture of Hannah for, because knowing him it’s gonna be horrible.
But I’m glad he got his HEA with his reluctant Queen! I still think his crazy ex-girlfriend should’ve had time, as in jail time.
Because I don’t think Hannah deserves suffering with her again. But hopefully we will see her in the next few books, to see what’s happening!
Another bonus for me was I’m glad that the heroine‘s mother finally got the treatment she need it!
I came out on the other side just thinking that I thought Carter was horrible and yet so good.
This one just takes the cake. I do you wanna know at the prom what he took a picture of Hannah for, because knowing him it’s gonna be horrible.
But I’m glad he got his HEA with his reluctant Queen! I still think his crazy ex-girlfriend should’ve had time, as in jail time.
Because I don’t think Hannah deserves suffering with her again. But hopefully we will see her in the next few books, to see what’s happening!
Another bonus for me was I’m glad that the heroine‘s mother finally got the treatment she need it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual content
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