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challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This was... tough. Thankfully I was well aware going into it that that would be the case. I've read it before, but it's been several years and I have a vastly different understanding of the world now than I did when this first came out.
The writing is fine. Not the worst, but certainly reads like many of the fanfics I've read. Makes sense since this was a twilight fanfic.
The way that Christian is written is hard to work through. Very juvenile way of thinking - which makes sense if you think about it psychologically, but its pretty clear that that wasn't entirely the motivation for his behaviors and mind set. Definitely reads more as a bastardization of BDSM and the motivations and culture behind it.
For the most part I actually really like the way that Anastasia is written. Funny, strong-willed, and true to herself. While still being a believability curious but inexperienced participant in this relationship dynamic.
The writing is fine. Not the worst, but certainly reads like many of the fanfics I've read. Makes sense since this was a twilight fanfic.
The way that Christian is written is hard to work through. Very juvenile way of thinking - which makes sense if you think about it psychologically, but its pretty clear that that wasn't entirely the motivation for his behaviors and mind set. Definitely reads more as a bastardization of BDSM and the motivations and culture behind it.
For the most part I actually really like the way that Anastasia is written. Funny, strong-willed, and true to herself. While still being a believability curious but inexperienced participant in this relationship dynamic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
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