A review by talknerdybookblog
Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert

dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • 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

Representation: Fat Black Heroine, Gay homeless supporting character

RTC

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions

• No cheating
• No OM drama
• Does have OW drama (not really *drama* but there's mention of OW)
– The Hero had a 90-day fling (his rule) with one of his clients who he regularly sees and who continues to hit on him (on-page, in the book and through the Hero's POV)
• Does have the Hero pushing the Hero away
• No separation


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Gender-based violence (Hero's father was abusive to his mother and eventually him as well)
• Statutory r@pe (mentioned, description of past events)
• Physical abuse
• Death of Heroine's mother from cancer


Ending:
HEA with Epilogue