A review by talknerdybookblog
Shane by Jessica Gadziala

dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Representation: Black side character

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions

• No cheating
• Kinda OW/OM drama
– OW flirt with Hero
– Heroine's abusive ex is blackmailing her with the intention of her going back to him
• Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away
• No separation


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Gore
• Physical abuse
• Reference to past r@pe
• Murder
the Hero murders the Heroine's abusive ex on-page at the end of the novel

• Knife violence
• Threat of gun violence


Ending:
HEA with Epilogue