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melsbookspace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this book but I highly recommend looking up and checking out trigger warnings before diving in because there are a lot and only a vague mention of DV on the first page.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Toxic relationship
thehornedreader's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Rape
thelilithjames's review against another edition
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape
marypetrushko's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Blood, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty and Kidnapping
onthebooksel's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
werewolfapologist'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: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, and Drug abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty
lauren_readsbooks2302's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Don't get me wrong - this book is daaaaark. There's almost a new trigger warning on every single page, but the story was so compelling.
I thank my lucky stars often - especially when I read a book or watch a show like this - that I was surrounded by a loving family and found myself somebody amazing to share a happy, stable relationship with, so reading about domestic abuse, especially when it's in such vivid detail, is always heart breaking. Carlton really managed to capture the constant struggles domestic abuse victims face when subjected to years of belittling, gaslighting and manipulation at the hands of someone they love and someone who is meant to love them.
I adored Mako, but I'm starting to wonder what Carlton's obsession with sharks is. Is she a marine biologist, or just a shark lover in general? If you haven't read Does It Hurt? then you won't get this until you do. The name kind of made me snort a little when I first read it.
Oh, and the scene with River and Alison? Holy shit lmaooooo. I mean, it was kind of hot but again, came out of nowhere.
One thing I do really like about Carlton's books is the happy endings. I feel like they're not always ensured when you're reading dark romance but I think I'm just a little sappy.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
cwalker0905's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
lizzyspooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Gun violence
paulinekmb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Rape