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musebeliever'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: War
Moderate: Torture and Violence
humanmessofaperson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Cursing, Death, Blood, and Alcohol
genkitaco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Plot: 10/10 (frequently surprised)
Spice: 2/5 πΆπΆ
Enjoyment: 10/10
I loved the characters and the mystery of the plot. Will is a very relatable main character, and Kim is delightful.
The women in this book are real characters and not plot devices.
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, Torture, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Violence, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
weirdpiratekid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I would have loved if the romance was slower to develop, but that's just because I'm a sucker for slow burns.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Sexual content, Murder, and War
Minor: Suicide and Torture
orchidd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and Murder
girlonbooks'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? Yes
4.0
When he inherits his uncle's book shop, Will Darling gets much more than he'd bargained for. Now shady characters are demanding he hand over "their" property - the war office is hounding him about it as well, incidentally. And who exactly is the dashing and mysterious Kim Secretan that is ever so eager to help him figure it all out? π
Ummm... is it hot in here or is it this book!? HOLY COW, y'all! This book is steamy. Some of the best sex I've read in awhile. I mean, HOT DAMN! Look, I'm going to be real: the mystery is only okay. The best part of this book is the characters and their relationships. Will and Kim are both infuriating little gems and if we don't get more of Phoebe and Maisie in book two I'm going to throw a tantrum. I am a sucker for a cozy mystery and they so rarely have good rep of any sort. Well done, K.J. Charles. Well done.
β¨ Rep in this book: Gay protagonist, queer characters
β¨ Content warnings for this book: homophobia, harassment, assault, government conspiracy, kidnapping, violence, guns, discussions of war, graphic sex
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia, Torture, and Police brutality
gracew's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Torture