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scarletbook's review against another edition
5.0
I read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This has to be my favourite of Willow's books. Edging more to being a psychological thriller, it was dark and totally twisted, but all throughout the book you just kept up hope for a happy ending for the main characters. You keep guessing at what happened and how Jay, John and Robin all intertwine and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. I couldn't put the book down and even after finishing the book it still stays with me. I'm most likely going to end up rereading this someday soon.
This has to be my favourite of Willow's books. Edging more to being a psychological thriller, it was dark and totally twisted, but all throughout the book you just kept up hope for a happy ending for the main characters. You keep guessing at what happened and how Jay, John and Robin all intertwine and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. I couldn't put the book down and even after finishing the book it still stays with me. I'm most likely going to end up rereading this someday soon.
megwoman25's review against another edition
5.0
Holy Shit. I scour Amazon and other sites for free books and somehow ended up on this author’s mailing list and today she released this book for free. Reading the blurb I knew this was going to be a dark read but I had absolutely NO idea what I was getting into and I’m not going to ruin it for you.
This is a book that you need to read twice and you will want to because then it becomes clearer. I was really confused reading this from the 3 different POVs and I had a few different theories, one of which was correct. Figuring out the “twist” didn’t ruin the story for me once revealed because it was so much more than I realized.
Reading it back now, OMG, this author is a genius. This book gave me FEELS like it was ungodly hot at times, uncomfortable, happy and at one point I was lying on the couch with silent tears running down my face. A lot of book freebies are good but I’m glad I didn’t have to buy them however this book I would have bought AND I plan to look into everything else she’s written because this book was amazing.
***I’ve seen reviews about people wanting to know more about the past or feeling cheated but I liked not knowing. I learned enough to know it was really bad and it kept the book shrouded in mystery. Rereading the book actually filled in a lot of the blanks I had because most of it is there and the rest of it? I didn’t need it and having all the answers would have ruined it somehow.
I recommend.
This is a book that you need to read twice and you will want to because then it becomes clearer. I was really confused reading this from the 3 different POVs and I had a few different theories, one of which was correct. Figuring out the “twist” didn’t ruin the story for me once revealed because it was so much more than I realized.
Reading it back now, OMG, this author is a genius. This book gave me FEELS like it was ungodly hot at times, uncomfortable, happy and at one point I was lying on the couch with silent tears running down my face. A lot of book freebies are good but I’m glad I didn’t have to buy them however this book I would have bought AND I plan to look into everything else she’s written because this book was amazing.
***I’ve seen reviews about people wanting to know more about the past or feeling cheated but I liked not knowing. I learned enough to know it was really bad and it kept the book shrouded in mystery. Rereading the book actually filled in a lot of the blanks I had because most of it is there and the rest of it? I didn’t need it and having all the answers would have ruined it somehow.
I recommend.
canadian_chaos_gremlin's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. I think that is the first thing that comes to mind with this book. Winters took such a unique and unusual concept and blew my mind. I was floored when things came to head and found myself just jaw dropped. This is the first book I have read by Winters and I know I will be back for more. I was just blown away.
The emotions and pain going through all the characters really grip you in a way that you cannot put it down. I found myself wrapped up in this world that Winters created and my heart broke at so many points. The emotions alone are raw and unpredictable. The past colliding with them and moving past just makes you go “What did I just read?!?!?!”
Overall, I have to say that this book was utter brilliance. I have never once read a book like this and found myself wrapped up into it so much. I loved the storyline and the character build and those twists that left you breathless. This book is not for the faint at heart though but go in with an open mind because you will not regret it. It is a tale of love, pain, forgiveness and so so much more!
The emotions and pain going through all the characters really grip you in a way that you cannot put it down. I found myself wrapped up in this world that Winters created and my heart broke at so many points. The emotions alone are raw and unpredictable. The past colliding with them and moving past just makes you go “What did I just read?!?!?!”
Overall, I have to say that this book was utter brilliance. I have never once read a book like this and found myself wrapped up into it so much. I loved the storyline and the character build and those twists that left you breathless. This book is not for the faint at heart though but go in with an open mind because you will not regret it. It is a tale of love, pain, forgiveness and so so much more!
drishthings's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
i-i don’t even know.
lots of unanswered questions
lacked healing and depth
overall its just a big mindfuck
lots of unanswered questions
lacked healing and depth
overall its just a big mindfuck
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Torture, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Stalking and Murder
becsa's review against another edition
4.0
Dr. Robin Everly is a psychiatrist who wants to be able to help people that have gone through similar circumstances like she did when she was a child. Kidnapped 20 years ago her only friend was a boy that was imprisoned with her who did his best to protect her from his father.
Jay broke Robin's heart so many years ago and wants to fix her from the pain she still lives with from their time imprisoned together. When he asks his friend John, a mechanic, to help him take Robin again the two are at odds with each other with how to deal with Robin.
With both men falling in love with Robin will she be able to sort out her feelings for the two of them and figure out how they all need to heal?
Wow - this book had some big twists and turns!
Robin has never fully healed from the past or gotten over her love of Jay. She knows that he needs help as he has his own major issues but she also promises she won't leave him and I was like - wow. She was strong yet weak and although she tried to heal others she still suffered from the past.
I knew Jay had a rough past and had no idea what happened to his dad. He really did love Robin but I found it interesting how the love was based on something that happened when they were children and wondered if it was more infatuation that could make it last 20 years.
John was also stuck between wanting to protect Robin from Jay and developing feelings for her himself. He wanted Robin to love him and not Jay.
I did have a feeling about the twist when I was about half way done but it was still executed awesome and made everything fall into place.
I was definitely shocked about the end but happy with how everything turned out!
Jay broke Robin's heart so many years ago and wants to fix her from the pain she still lives with from their time imprisoned together. When he asks his friend John, a mechanic, to help him take Robin again the two are at odds with each other with how to deal with Robin.
With both men falling in love with Robin will she be able to sort out her feelings for the two of them and figure out how they all need to heal?
Wow - this book had some big twists and turns!
Robin has never fully healed from the past or gotten over her love of Jay. She knows that he needs help as he has his own major issues but she also promises she won't leave him and I was like - wow. She was strong yet weak and although she tried to heal others she still suffered from the past.
I knew Jay had a rough past and had no idea what happened to his dad. He really did love Robin but I found it interesting how the love was based on something that happened when they were children and wondered if it was more infatuation that could make it last 20 years.
John was also stuck between wanting to protect Robin from Jay and developing feelings for her himself. He wanted Robin to love him and not Jay.
I did have a feeling about the twist when I was about half way done but it was still executed awesome and made everything fall into place.
I was definitely shocked about the end but happy with how everything turned out!
robertamarie1990's review against another edition
2.0
The plot twist was obvious from the very beginning but I still found myself getting confused. This was mediocre and I don’t even know if I would consider it a dark romance. The sex scenes fell flat and I’m not to sure how I feel about her writing style. This was my first book by this Author. I own a few other of her books so I feel obligated to read them. Maybe it was just this book and the others will be better, we shall see but this one just wasn’t for me.
sarareadsromance's review against another edition
3.0
Overall I really liked this book, but I just didn't connect with the main characters like I really wanted to.
lucyamar's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. This story was dark and emotionally gripping. An unconventional love story in how love develops from the darkest of experiences and how that love is expressed in action. I felt so strongly what the characters had endured in the past and the torment that they were living in the present, not to mention their overwhelming passion and desires. This book had a strong psychological element to it, and while I’m not an expert in the field, it seemed like a lot of thought was put into getting the details right and portraying the psychological issues in enough depth for me to really understand and empathize with the characters.
I listened to the audiobook edition. The narrators were perfect at bringing the story to life. Christian Rummel had the perfect voice for the male characters and Erin Maguire was so talented with a range of emotions.
I listened to the audiobook edition. The narrators were perfect at bringing the story to life. Christian Rummel had the perfect voice for the male characters and Erin Maguire was so talented with a range of emotions.
iiamyx's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75