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foxgame's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Giulia is accommodating, indulging in whatever I ask, but what I need is something that would turn her stomach.”
And it was at this point that I knew it was going to be one of those books (more 😳 than 🌶️).
However moving past the 😳 moments, this book had gothic overtones and I had to keep reading to find out what happened to his wife and child, even though we all could guess. I liked the writing with some action, some good guys and some real nasty guys.
Recommended for those who enjoy a Mr Rochester with a side serve of nazi genetic sadistic BDSM research.
Can’t give it a 🌶️ level because past book recommendations with low 🌶️ have shown I’m living a sheltered life. But will opt for a 😳😳😳 out of 5.
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Self harm, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, Suicide, Violence, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Child death, Drug use, Infidelity, and Sexual violence
steffy10816'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
There were a lot of twists and turns, some I predicted and some I didn't. I love when I don't predict something because that means the author kept me guessing. The ended was great and I definitely want more!
Minor: Self harm, Torture, and Rape
_terah_hansen_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Rape, Violence, Child death, Dementia, Murder, Pedophilia, Blood, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Bullying, Drug use, Self harm, Torture, Addiction, and Suicide
that_casshole's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Death, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Mental illness, Child death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Torture, Rape, Dementia, Murder, Pedophilia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Kidnapping
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Stalking, Addiction, Drug use, and Self harm
Minor: Gaslighting
bo_okish'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
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Classism, Child death, Violence, Suicide, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Rape, Gore, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Pedophilia, Murder, Infidelity, Self harm, Alcohol, Addiction, and Sexual violence
ewindtberg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Dementia, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Gaslighting, Addiction, Blood, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Torture, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Grief, Medical content, Murder, and Violence
xoxo_bookishbabe'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
4.5
I’m perhaps a bit too good at piecing together mysteries, though, because I did find some of the twists of the story to be predictable. But, truly if you’re paying attention, it’s easy to pick up on the clues for when the twist is revealed later. This isn’t a point of contention for me because I still very much enjoyed the book.
If you’re a dark romance, romantic suspense, etc reader and you haven’t read Keri Lake, I’m assuming you live under a rock. She just knows how to write ‘em and this book was no exception.
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Suicide, Addiction, Infidelity, Mental illness, Alcohol, Child death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Torture
Moderate: Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, and Toxic relationship
jackiespider's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Murder, Child death, Self harm, Rape, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
kayleighm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Check the trigger warnings before you read it because it does have some heavier topics.. but damn this book was addicting.
Minor: Self harm
aklovekorn's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Self harm, Torture, Kidnapping, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Gore, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Addiction, Blood, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Animal cruelty, and Drug abuse