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Painted Scars

Neva Altaj

3.51 AVERAGE

dark emotional funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A basic 3 stars didn't change my life or wasn't rememberable but it entertained me. It was lacking a bit of depth on the characters parts. I do think part of the reason is the length or lack of. I liked reading about a disabled MMC tho.
Felt like the divorce bc of him killing the man and getting back together was oddly quick. It didn't feel satisfying at all. Smut scenes were also boring so I enjoyed the emotional aspects of their relationship a lot more.
dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Omg this might be my new favorite trope!

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Felt very rushed, like the drama towards the end, the relationship and even the relationship between her and her parents like she her mum didn’t get along at all and then bam they are besties.
dark emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
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
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

going back to read this one after i’ve already finished so many others in the series. something about a neva altaj book that just hits the comfort read spot. she just balances cutesy love with unhinged dark romance so perfectly that it makes for the perfect quick digest. the writing is gonna be mid, but the content is gonna be delicious i can tell you that.  🙌🏼🙌🏼 loved nina and roman. it was a bit insta lovey but not mad about it. i appreciate how much neva’s fmc’s ride for their men too likeee nina was was such a badass from the beginning and i loved the way she loved roman 

I think have evolved unfortunately and I can’t handle these crappy books anymore
I’m actually rlly upset about this
dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated