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amyteurhour's review against another edition
3.5
This was super steamy from the get-go. I thought the two main protagonists were likable and easy to root for. The last quarter was super tense, but it kind of ends rather abruptly.
Graphic: Violence, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Outing, Abandonment, Classism, and Death
hex_meghead's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, Child abuse, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Racism
ajb24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Small things I NEED to mention:
1. kind of obsessed with how Gareth's truth (that he was just wandering the marsh looking for bugs) from an outside perspective literally sounds like a bad lie 🤣
2. I found it v funny when Gareth was telling Cecilia "I'd hope that a man would be on my side....if I was a young lady, of course!" like...hahaha,,,,gay 😂
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Murder and Classism
Minor: Racism and Slavery
kathyq10's review
- 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
4.0
The character development and self-healing that the MCs went through was the best part of the book for me, especially with how it tied into their romance. I love love to see romance where the MCs are generous and empathetic with one another, wear their hearts on their sleeves, and grow both individually and as a couple bc they actually LISTEN to each other. I really dislike the miscommunication trope and the typical third-act breakup paired with an overly quick and simplistic resolution, so this book delivered by complicating and elevating the relationship development. I also have a feeling the author has done some therapy or something bc the inner-child work, self-reflection, and “I want to be better for my romantic partner but most of all for MYSELF” vibes were prominent and drew me even more into the story and characters. There are little Easter eggs for the CBT girlies and I ate them up.
Last but far from least: the BADASS SIDE CHARACTERS round out the story very well, bringing humor and depth (specific shoutouts to fabulous queer allies Sophy, Asa, and Catherine). This book scratched my hyper-specific spicy-gay-regency-romance itch, and I finished it wanting to spend more time with ALL the characters.
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On the language used in the s3x scenes:
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Abandonment, Murder, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Blood, Bullying, and Cursing
Minor: Racism, Alcoholism, and Classism
just_one_more_paige's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Racism and Homophobia
bibliomania_express's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Violence, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
Moderate: Torture, Sexual harassment, and Blood
Minor: Death of parent, Homophobia, Racism, and War
fishfish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Murder, Confinement, Violence, Torture, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Death
Minor: Sexism and Racism
crystalisreading's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Abandonment, Violence, Medical trauma, Medical content, Death of parent, Death, Blood, Alcohol, Murder, Gun violence, Classism, Child abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Outing, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Racism, Grief, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Pregnancy, Slavery, Colonisation, and Misogyny
whitneyfoster's review
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
ginger95's review
- 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
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism