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genkitaco'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
5.0
Plot: 10/10 (frequently surprised)
Spice: 2/5 πΆπΆ
Enjoyment: 10/10
I loved the characters and the mystery of the plot. Will is a very relatable main character, and Kim is delightful.
The women in this book are real characters and not plot devices.
Moderate: Torture, Sexual content, Self harm, Murder, Homophobia, Alcohol, and Biphobia
Minor: Suicide attempt, Violence, and Toxic friendship
livibeni's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Racism
Regarding my warning about racism, the author uses the word Orient to describe Asia. Of course I'm sure they were doing that in an effort to be more historically accurate but I know it would bother some of my Asian friends so I figured I'd put up a warning.orchidd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Death
srm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Kidnapping, Violence, and Sexual content
Minor: Blood
trill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Violence
War, trench warfare, use of biological weapons (gas) discussedbiblioseph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity
There are numerous mentions of war as one of the characters is a WWI veteran.kkpwnall's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Gore, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement
girlonbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
When he inherits his uncle's book shop, Will Darling gets much more than he'd bargained for. Now shady characters are demanding he hand over "their" property - the war office is hounding him about it as well, incidentally. And who exactly is the dashing and mysterious Kim Secretan that is ever so eager to help him figure it all out? π
Ummm... is it hot in here or is it this book!? HOLY COW, y'all! This book is steamy. Some of the best sex I've read in awhile. I mean, HOT DAMN! Look, I'm going to be real: the mystery is only okay. The best part of this book is the characters and their relationships. Will and Kim are both infuriating little gems and if we don't get more of Phoebe and Maisie in book two I'm going to throw a tantrum. I am a sucker for a cozy mystery and they so rarely have good rep of any sort. Well done, K.J. Charles. Well done.
β¨ Rep in this book: Gay protagonist, queer characters
β¨ Content warnings for this book: homophobia, harassment, assault, government conspiracy, kidnapping, violence, guns, discussions of war, graphic sex
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, Kidnapping, Death, Confinement, and Blood
Moderate: Police brutality, Torture, and Homophobia
inferiorwit's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Confinement, Kidnapping, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Infidelity and Racism
kuripan's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Gun violence
Moderate: Sexual content