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A review by anth
For Real by Alexis Hall
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
3.0
I can't lie and say that I disliked this book. It just didn't sweep me off my feet, despite being, on paper, exactly everything that I wanted. I guess love always comes when you least expect it, even with books.
The thing is, the way the bdsm is handled in thsis relationship really didn't do it for me. It's not disrespectful, but it didn't get into the topics and reflections I wished it would go in, which was a disappointment. I powered through it in the hopes it would get there, or maybe just because the smut was hot.
And just when I thought it wouldn't make me suffer too much after all, I found myself crying. I suppose this is just an Alexis Hall thing. His books must all make me cry at some point.
The thing is, the way the bdsm is handled in thsis relationship really didn't do it for me. It's not disrespectful, but it didn't get into the topics and reflections I wished it would go in, which was a disappointment. I powered through it in the hopes it would get there, or maybe just because the smut was hot.
And just when I thought it wouldn't make me suffer too much after all, I found myself crying. I suppose this is just an Alexis Hall thing. His books must all make me cry at some point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content