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bbygirl21's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This very well may be the darkest book I've read. I absolutely loved it. I could barely put it down, I just wanted to keep going to see the bad guys get what they deserved. I this whole book in one day.
I hated what happened to Heathen(Rabbit) and Ellis(Dolly) when they were children. I hated what they had to endure at the hands of Ellis' father and his business associates and what happened to Ellis mother because she didn't agree with her husband's activities.
I loved that Ellis and Heathen eventually get their revenge on the men who hurt them and so many other children. And I loved that even though Eddie didn't hated Heathen for stealing his best friend he still let them go when he could've arrested them for their crimes. I also think Eddie may have a little darkness himself, just maybe not at bad as Heathen and Ellis. The way he reacted to wanting to be called the mad hatter and the fact he let them go when he didn't have to, made me think he may not be quite as straight laced as the other two thought.
So overall I absolutely loved this book. And is definitely recommend but beware of the trigger warnings. I do wish the author had put more specific trigger and content warnings instead of the generalized one she has on the book description. I was definitely shocked by some of the things in this book and would've liked more of a forewarning before getting into this book.
I hated what happened to Heathen(Rabbit) and Ellis(Dolly) when they were children. I hated what they had to endure at the hands of Ellis' father and his business associates and what happened to Ellis mother because she didn't agree with her husband's activities.
I loved that Ellis and Heathen eventually get their revenge on the men who hurt them and so many other children. And I loved that even though Eddie didn't hated Heathen for stealing his best friend he still let them go when he could've arrested them for their crimes. I also think Eddie may have a little darkness himself, just maybe not at bad as Heathen and Ellis. The way he reacted to wanting to be called the mad hatter and the fact he let them go when he didn't have to, made me think he may not be quite as straight laced as the other two thought.
So overall I absolutely loved this book. And is definitely recommend but beware of the trigger warnings. I do wish the author had put more specific trigger and content warnings instead of the generalized one she has on the book description. I was definitely shocked by some of the things in this book and would've liked more of a forewarning before getting into this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Abortion, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Abandonment, Child abuse, Medical content, Torture, Blood, Drug use, Gun violence, Murder, Pedophilia, Body horror, Death, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Trafficking
Minor: Self harm, Death of parent, Vomit, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy
annnikashr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, Murder, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Blood, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Rape, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol and Death of parent
r1vana's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
“A corrupt angel corrupted by me, agent of the devil himself.
The perfect pairing.”
A twisted revenge and love story that retells around Alice in the wonderland & Suicide squad: Harley Quinn and Joker.
This book is not for the faint of heart. Even tough I just recently started to read dark romance, this book might be in the Top 5.
This story is about Ellis EarnShaw. One day, at the age of 7, she meets Heathen James, age 9. On the day they meet, Ellis knew that he was different:
"The first time I met Heathan James he was picking the wings off a butterfly.
When I asked him why, he turned his light gray eyes my way and said,
"Because I want to watch it die."
Yes butterflies…
Heathan also gave a new name to Ellis since he felt that it didn’t her… and vice versa:
"No." Heathan shook his head.
"No what?"
"You're Dolly."
I looked at my doll again. "I don't understand," I said, crinkling up my nose.
I was so confused.
He pointed at me. "You're not called Ellis.
Your name is Dolly. I decided on it yesterday. You look exactly like your doll.
I named you Dolly. I don't like Ellis. It's a stupid name. It doesn't suit you."
I stared at him in shock, then looked down at my doll. I smiled again. "I like that." Heathan quickly looked away.
And she names Heathan the Rabbit:
"Heathan," I
whispered eagerly as I looked down at my doll. At my clothes. I looked at his waistcoat, then down at the pocket watch.
"The White Rabbit." I scrambled forward and sat right in front of him. Heathan didn't move. "The watch You're just like the White Rabbit from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.'
I laughed and I laughed.
"Rabbit." I pointed at his chest. "Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock…. . you're Rabbit!"
"Dolly."
"Rabbit!" I agreed and smiled at our new
names. "Dolly and Rabbit. Alice followed the rabbit down the rabbit hole. He took her to Wonderland. He took her from her dull world and into one of bright colors and magical creatures." I squeezed my doll. "And now I have met you. Have you come to show me a new world"
But unfortunately for them, the will be stuck in a severe traumatic scenario… that not only did it traumatize their lives forever but only me, as a reader.
Their story is heart wrenching and I almost teared up… some parts are descriptive.
But through it all, I love the Alice in the Wonderland Murder plot.
They find each other, I think 11 years later, Rabbit aka Heathen goes to see his Dolly aka Ellis, and avenge their ruined childhood. And Rabbit first starts with teaching her on how to hold/use a knife and gun:
"Born to kill," he announced in a low
graveled voice. "To kill by my side.”
We see how both Mc’s loves each other dearly and how one can’t leave without the other:
"Heathan James was never the light in my
life, but instead a heavy eclipse, blotting
out the sun and anything bright, bringing with him endless, eternal night and murderous tar-black blood pumping through my veins.
Heathan James was the genesis of my soul's reawakening a soul not meant for peace, but one handcrafted for death and murder and blood and bones.
Soulmates forged in fire, under the
watchful gaze of Satan's mocking eyes.
Heathan. Ellis.
Just a couple of sick fux.”
TW: grooming; pedophilia; rape; abuse; child gang-rape; murder; blood & gore; blood play:
"Red, the color of blood.Red means stop.
Red means danger." He looked up at me, a stunning, sinister smile on his face. "It is the liquid that both delivers and takes life.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual content, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Medical trauma, Murder, Pedophilia, Torture, Sexual assault, Blood, Rape, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Trafficking
nelumboreads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Do not go into the book blind, check Trigger warnings!
Masturbated and didn't get the soul wrecking rush you expected?
This book is the same.
I mean I loved the sinister MCs and the whole Alice in the Wonderland turn it took but, the end was so damn anticlimactic, a complete contrast to the whole book.
If they would've died looking into each other's eyes and I use half of my aqueous humour, then it would definitely be a 5 star reader for me.
Anyways we love some unbothered maniacs who always leave their DNA sprawling around and with their luck with the police, I might as well steal some hardbacks.
Masturbated and didn't get the soul wrecking rush you expected?
This book is the same.
I mean I loved the sinister MCs and the whole Alice in the Wonderland turn it took but, the end was so damn anticlimactic, a complete contrast to the whole book.
If they would've died looking into each other's eyes and I use half of my aqueous humour, then it would definitely be a 5 star reader for me.
Anyways we love some unbothered maniacs who always leave their DNA sprawling around and with their luck with the police, I might as well steal some hardbacks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Violence, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, Rape, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, and Murder
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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