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A review by _youfloweryoufeast_
Darling Venom by Parker S. Huntington
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
4.25 ⭐️
Genre: Romance
Age group : Adult
POV : First person / multiple POV
Characters: 4/5 ⭐️
Plot: 4.5/5 ⭐️
Setting/Themes: 4/5 ⭐️
Writing: 5/5 ⭐️
Spice : 3 ⭐️
• Please check TWs & CWs
• mature language, sexual scenes, mentions of attempted suicide, suicidal idealism, suicide, addiction, substance abuse, neglectful parents, OD, plagiarism, death, stillbirth, failed pregnancies, depression
• Broken romance
• Tropes : Best friend’s brother, sunshinexgrumpy
• HEA
”He gave me venom”
I loved this. Darling Venom’s probably my best read of the year. (So far) I loved everything about it. (I did have my issues which we’ll get to later)
Kellan. I really rooted for Kellan. It shattered me what happened to him. I thought he was wonderful, I still believe so. His strength was formidable.
Charlie. I see so much of myself in Charlie. Or the person I used to be at least. And that, hit close to home. I loved Charlie’s need to care for people, her concert for Kellan and most importantly her sarcasm and sense of humour. What I found most admirable though, is her ferociousness and determination in being there for her loved ones.
Tate. I truly disliked him initially. But he took me by surprise. I admired Tate. The way he cared for Kellan and the things he did for Kellan. Just Tate in general.
What I had issues with:
• Tate instantly thinking of railing Charolette. (Like cmon man,)
Overall, I really enjoyed this. Took me on an entire rollercoaster ride.
Genre: Romance
Age group : Adult
POV : First person / multiple POV
Characters: 4/5 ⭐️
Plot: 4.5/5 ⭐️
Setting/Themes: 4/5 ⭐️
Writing: 5/5 ⭐️
Spice : 3 ⭐️
• Please check TWs & CWs
• mature language, sexual scenes, mentions of attempted suicide, suicidal idealism, suicide, addiction, substance abuse, neglectful parents, OD, plagiarism, death, stillbirth, failed pregnancies, depression
• Broken romance
• Tropes : Best friend’s brother, sunshinexgrumpy
• HEA
”He gave me venom”
I loved this. Darling Venom’s probably my best read of the year. (So far) I loved everything about it. (I did have my issues which we’ll get to later)
Kellan. I really rooted for Kellan. It shattered me what happened to him. I thought he was wonderful, I still believe so. His strength was formidable.
Charlie. I see so much of myself in Charlie. Or the person I used to be at least. And that, hit close to home. I loved Charlie’s need to care for people, her concert for Kellan and most importantly her sarcasm and sense of humour. What I found most admirable though, is her ferociousness and determination in being there for her loved ones.
Tate. I truly disliked him initially. But he took me by surprise. I admired Tate. The way he cared for Kellan and the things he did for Kellan. Just Tate in general.
What I had issues with:
• Tate instantly thinking of railing Charolette. (Like cmon man,)
Overall, I really enjoyed this. Took me on an entire rollercoaster ride.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, and Addiction