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awrittenwood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Yes, the plot could be outlandish at times, but what sort of thriller doesn't bend our belief system a bit?
Enzo is a stronzo (asshole), and he doesn't really become not an asshole, but if we're being honest, that's what makes us clench our thighs about some of the men in these dark romances, right?
I hated the "favorite toe" joke, but that could be because I don't particularly like toes. Other than that, I liked Sawyer. She may have seemed a little immature at times for her age (28), but that could also be attributed to what her character went through.
That fucking shark scene?! Good God, holy hell. I didn't know what to feel, and I'm uncomfortable about that...but not in the worst way, sooooo...
Anywaaaaaaay...this was another spit-in-my-mouth-pull-my-hair-tell-me-you-hate-my-guts-and-then-rearrange-my-guts-and-tell-me-you-hate-that-you-love-me type of book for me. #noshame
Graphic: Incest, Murder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Blood, Child abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Abandonment, Car accident, Police brutality, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
alivingston's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Rape, and Death of parent
deelightfulreads's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Body horror, Cursing, and Blood
Minor: Child abuse, Gore, Body horror, and Blood
ilovedeftones's review against another edition
Graphic: Physical abuse and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Blood, and Cursing
natashahillier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Gore, Death, Gaslighting, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Torture, Murder, Gun violence, Incest, and Kidnapping
Minor: Vomit
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Blood, Confinement, Death, Police brutality, Rape, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Incest, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
nerveblockreader's review against another edition
3.5
⭐️: 4/5 spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️, of course it got a little repetitive but still enjoyed reading it
⭐️: Overall plot was engaging, and the rollercoaster of a plot had me coming back for more.
0.25 ⭐️: Enzo’s reaction towards identity theft is 100% over the top. Identity theft just takes a couple daunting phone calls to credit agencies and puts an extra security measure to combat it from happening again. It makes your financial life a tad bit inconvenient, it does not ruin your life because banks protect you against fraudulent transactions nowadays. killing someone over it is not the answer?!?) overall this man is a walking red flag 🚩🚩🚩
0.25 ⭐️: This book is problematic on so many levels. Their relationship, albeit it works, is trauma bond and Sawyer is so broken that forgiveness comes easily. This is my first HD Carlton book and I had high expectations since so many people had high regards for Haunting Adeline. The middle portion is dragged out for way to long and the hot/cold of Enzo and Sawyer’s relationship had me pulling my hair from frustration. The trauma both MCs have endured was glossed over and could have been explored to deeper levels instead of ‘this old man is creepy’ and ‘this lighthouse/island is odd’ sentiments expressed time and time again. Enjoyed the read, wouldn't read again.
Side note:
- Who is Troy and why do we trust him other than being told we can trust him???
- what is up with hooking fingers in the jaw/teeth?? I find this mannerism peculiar and don’t see a reason for its repetitiveness. I can see this happening behind closed doors but on a day to day basis?? I have questions
- Sylvester is coo-coo and demented, what he does is sickening 🤮
- we must protect Simon at all costs
Graphic: Gun violence, Incest, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Confinement, and Mental illness
bryelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Sexual content, and Blood
Moderate: Rape
anyakdh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Tbh idk this book was average to me I thought I liked dark romance bc I read haunting Adeline and LOVED IT but this one just didn’t do it for me
Graphic: Medical content, Sexual violence, Torture, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Blood, Car accident, Gun violence, Addiction, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Rape, Sexual content, Death, Incest, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
lilacworld_'s review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Death, Kidnapping, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Drug use