Scan barcode
katpop's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
darcynewton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
While this book is what sprouted my love for reading, looking back at it, there wasn’t much of a plot.
I’ve read other books since Empire of Lust which had a way more gripping story line. However if you’re beginning reading smut or only just developing a love for reading and think you’re interested in this sort of content I’d 100% recommend this as your first book.
It was easy to read, gave me an understanding of different genres and opened up a whole load of doors to the sorts of things I could read next.
There was nothing bad about this book whatsoever, but I think there is definitely better out there.
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Gun violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse
danie_faye's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Car accident
So the age gap/bad guy combo I’m definitely here for. The stalking/protective measures is a red flag, but still kinda hot. But the swapping out of birth control pills and fertility shots was a major turn off! Not a life changing book but definitely a good time reading. Spicy scenes and a whole bunch of drama.theblackstepford's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse
hilary_v's review
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Stalking
very controlling, manipulative relationshipleahkarge's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Hm.
Something. A whole disaster.
Did I enjoy this book? No, I did not. Am I going to read the next one when I have more hoopla borrows? Yes, I will.
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Blood, Car accident, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Rape, Sexism, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Misogyny
lakea's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Bullying, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Stalking, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Cursing, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Death of parent
eabecker05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Physical abuse
esterslibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Gore, Infertility, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Cursing, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Drug use, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
hobbithopeful's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Bianca has always had a crush on her best friend's Dad, Callum. He's handsome, powerful, too bad he won't look at her the way she wants. That all changes when she sees him with another women by the pool engaged in...late night activities. Let's just say he sees her watching and their relationship will never be the same. *wink wink*
This is pretty much mostly smut with some plot (not complaining at all!) and as with all dark romances there are topics and subjects that some readers will not enjoy. (So check your triggers guys!)
I have read quite a few dark romance books and while I appreciated the content warnings the author put, I didn't find it "too much". The characters all had growth and were palatable and the assault warnings happen off the page
Favorite Moment: THE CLUB SCENE *swoons, faints, dies*
Least Favorite Moment: THE BIG REVEAL AND THE BOOK ENDED HOW COULD YOU
This is the first in the series and does end on a big reveal and I will be RACING to read the sequel when it comes out.
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault