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A review by claudia_is_reading
Conflict of Interest by Jae
4.0
I loved this.
The way in which the issue of rape is dealt with feels respectful and realistic, given a considerable part to the narrative to trauma and the consequence of such an assault.
And yet, although the main theme IS dark the book itself isn't. It's filled with a lot of hope, with people who are inherently good but not perfect, doing the best they can to navigate the changed circumstances of their lives or to secure a sentence for the man responsible for the attack.
The romance between Aiden and Dawn is, obviously, a very slow-burning one. Aiden is working on Dawn's case and her involvement with the victim (even if Dawn were up to it) is a big no-no. But they slowly fall in love even when Aiden keeps trying to stay away.
Once the trial ends and some time has gone on they tentatively begin dating and I love how Dawn's trauma wasn't glossed over, she's not magically cured and they both work very hard to make their relationship work. Yes, both of them have a lot of stuff that needs to be worked on, Aiden has her own demons, but, even with setbacks, they didn't give up on each other.
What can I say? I loved it and I'll be listening to the next book ASAP.
The way in which the issue of rape is dealt with feels respectful and realistic, given a considerable part to the narrative to trauma and the consequence of such an assault.
And yet, although the main theme IS dark the book itself isn't. It's filled with a lot of hope, with people who are inherently good but not perfect, doing the best they can to navigate the changed circumstances of their lives or to secure a sentence for the man responsible for the attack.
The romance between Aiden and Dawn is, obviously, a very slow-burning one. Aiden is working on Dawn's case and her involvement with the victim (even if Dawn were up to it) is a big no-no. But they slowly fall in love even when Aiden keeps trying to stay away.
Once the trial ends and some time has gone on they tentatively begin dating and I love how Dawn's trauma wasn't glossed over, she's not magically cured and they both work very hard to make their relationship work. Yes, both of them have a lot of stuff that needs to be worked on, Aiden has her own demons, but, even with setbacks, they didn't give up on each other.
What can I say? I loved it and I'll be listening to the next book ASAP.