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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
slow-paced
DNF at 33%. I don’t know of a realistic way that “relationship” could ever turn around to be healthy. At a third of the way through the book, I was feeling icky whenever Carter and Zoey interacted and you could tell the writer was trying to show their relationship growing and deepening. Really it was just an abusive relationship. I did read other reviews to see if it was worth continuing and even the good reviews talked about how messed up Carter treated Zoey. Didn’t seem worth it. Though I do appreciate the author’s note at the beginning of the book noting that others have had issues, I wasn’t prepared for what I read. I wouldn’t label it a bully romance like it was advertised. More like an abuse and assault cycle.
My feelings are slightly conflicted, on the one hand I enjoyed Carter and Zoey’s story but on the other it made no sense. Zoey has a bit of savior complex and sees the good in Carter whilst Carter has found someone who accepts him faults and all and knows what he needs. Unfortunately the insta love between attacker/victim came on too strong for me.
DNFed at 22%. I really tried to go into this with an open mind because I enjoy dark stories, but this was fucking revolting. Kinda just wanted to cry the whole time while reading it and I know there was nothing the author could do to redeem this rapist. Wasn’t going to sit through 400+ pages and make myself angry.
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4/5 - I would have to say that the first 3 chapters of this book were the most triggering words I’ve ever read. It was to the point to where I decided to DNF the book. I hated doing it because as triggering as those chapters were, they were so well written. After a couple of days, I decided to jump back in and see how this all played out and I am quite glad I did. There were still triggering moments that occurred, but Zoey Ellis may be my favorite FMC that I’ve ever read. It was so sad to see her have to stay strong throughout her disgusting ordeals (plural…smh) and no one has her back, including her mother and friends. She navigated through those treacherous waters alone, but she did it so well. I rooted for her the entire time because of how she always stood up for herself. She was the ONLY reason why this book received the rating it did because her internal dialogue was great! Zoey proved to be very mature for her 17 years. I don’t know if I would’ve been that brave had that happened to me.
I understand people want to praise Carter Mahoney as he tried to undo his wrongs towards the end, but what he did at the beginning and throughout the book is unforgivable in my eyes. I still don’t feel like he was remorseful for what he did to Zoey, as most times he would throw the encounter back in her face like she was in the wrong. Carter was a full blown sadistic, manipulative psychopath who needed to be in prison!! He’s a true Supreme Court justice in the making! Like I said, he attempted to right his wrongs towards the end, but that was the LEAST he could’ve done for Zoey after torturing her for months. I was unmoved by his acts of kindness. All in all, if you can stomach what occurred at the beginning of the book, then you should finish the book because it was well written.
I understand people want to praise Carter Mahoney as he tried to undo his wrongs towards the end, but what he did at the beginning and throughout the book is unforgivable in my eyes. I still don’t feel like he was remorseful for what he did to Zoey, as most times he would throw the encounter back in her face like she was in the wrong. Carter was a full blown sadistic, manipulative psychopath who needed to be in prison!! He’s a true Supreme Court justice in the making! Like I said, he attempted to right his wrongs towards the end, but that was the LEAST he could’ve done for Zoey after torturing her for months. I was unmoved by his acts of kindness. All in all, if you can stomach what occurred at the beginning of the book, then you should finish the book because it was well written.
It showed some potential but the dialogue is SO corny I can’t bear it
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
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
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes