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darknesslighttt's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: opposites attract, he falls first, hooks up to lovers, found family, small town,
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: s*xual harassment & assault, physical violence, attempted r*pe, s*xual abuse of a minor, overdose, ab*rtion, car accident
Sam, even though she's been through a lot, she's still holding on to pull down everything that's dearest to her father Her refuge is Chris, who always waited for her with open arms. It takes some time for Sam to finally accept Chris, but when she does, every moment between them is so adorable, even when Sam is a little mean to him.
I really liked the dynamic between them, and how Chris was always there for her. He knew how to give her space when she needed it and that he didn't hesitate to show her that she can be loved.
I really recommend this book if you are looking for a book where the FMC is a badass and doesn't stop until she gets what she wants, and a cinnamon roll hero who is ready to love her no matter what.
Thank you Brit Benson for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: opposites attract, he falls first, hooks up to lovers, found family, small town,
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: s*xual harassment & assault, physical violence, attempted r*pe, s*xual abuse of a minor, overdose, ab*rtion, car accident
Sam, even though she's been through a lot, she's still holding on to pull down everything that's dearest to her father Her refuge is Chris, who always waited for her with open arms. It takes some time for Sam to finally accept Chris, but when she does, every moment between them is so adorable, even when Sam is a little mean to him.
I really liked the dynamic between them, and how Chris was always there for her. He knew how to give her space when she needed it and that he didn't hesitate to show her that she can be loved.
I really recommend this book if you are looking for a book where the FMC is a badass and doesn't stop until she gets what she wants, and a cinnamon roll hero who is ready to love her no matter what.
Thank you Brit Benson for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Car accident
Minor: Abortion
amanda_reads13's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Sam is a politicians daughter who has never wanted for anything except for her freedom.
Sam is her father's tool, at least that's how he sees her. He has spent her whole life manipulating, abusing, and attempting to mold her into a submissive woman who does his bidding. But Sam is a vicious, vengeful queen. Her heartbreaking and painful past has not made her pliant, it has made her angry. While she may look like she is her father's puppet, she is actually plotting and planning to get her revenge on the men who have abused her her entire life. She is an absolute badass who is incredibly strong, fearless, capable, and demands respect.All along she has been working with the police to gather evidence and take down her father and his buddies. The final takedown at the gala is pure brilliance.
Chris Casper is the definition of a cinnamon roll. He knows that there is more to Sam that her ice queen exterior. She pushes him away at every turn, but he is patient, persistent and so supportive. He is her peace. Hello green flags. They are waving all over the place. He is her north.
Sam has suffered years of abuse from the powerful men in her life. *This is not shown on page.* We do not need to relive Sam's trauma to experience her pain and the torment she endured. Benson is able to evoke so much emotion and depth throughout the book without recounting all those details.
I love that we get to revisit Macon and Lennon thought the story, but their addition doesn't distract us from Chris and Sam. I like how their friendships add so much depth to the story.
Tropes: Opposites attract, he falls first, found family, revenge
Sam is her father's tool, at least that's how he sees her. He has spent her whole life manipulating, abusing, and attempting to mold her into a submissive woman who does his bidding. But Sam is a vicious, vengeful queen. Her heartbreaking and painful past has not made her pliant, it has made her angry. While she may look like she is her father's puppet, she is actually plotting and planning to get her revenge on the men who have abused her her entire life. She is an absolute badass who is incredibly strong, fearless, capable, and demands respect.
Chris Casper is the definition of a cinnamon roll. He knows that there is more to Sam that her ice queen exterior. She pushes him away at every turn, but he is patient, persistent and so supportive. He is her peace. Hello green flags. They are waving all over the place. He is her north.
Sam has suffered years of abuse from the powerful men in her life. *This is not shown on page.* We do not need to relive Sam's trauma to experience her pain and the torment she endured. Benson is able to evoke so much emotion and depth throughout the book without recounting all those details.
I love that we get to revisit Macon and Lennon thought the story, but their addition doesn't distract us from Chris and Sam. I like how their friendships add so much depth to the story.
Tropes: Opposites attract, he falls first, found family, revenge
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
itsjusttrish's review
4.0
Sam showing up in her Reputation Era fit to destroy men will singlehandedly be the most amazing thing a FMC has done imo.
However, as much as I'm happy our badass queen got her HEA. Chris reads a bit.. bland. I get that he's the softness that compliments her sharp edges but after the final show down scene with Sam's father, I really lost interest in the love story. I enjoy the build up at first but somewhere along the way it lost its spark for me.
However, as much as I'm happy our badass queen got her HEA. Chris reads a bit.. bland. I get that he's the softness that compliments her sharp edges but after the final show down scene with Sam's father, I really lost interest in the love story. I enjoy the build up at first but somewhere along the way it lost its spark for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Car accident, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Abortion and Pedophilia
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