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tspolak 's review for:
Even If It Hurts
by Sam Mariano
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I absolutely love a dark bully romance. That’s what this feels like initially. It doesn’t continue that way. This feels like a profile of how an abusive relationship starts. I love an Asshole love Interest that has a a soft spot for the heroine. He can mess with everyone but her. My issue is that Dare messes with Aubrey too. He told her she was the exception but she wasn’t. She was isolated from her support system, lovebombed, gaslit, constantly manipulated, constantly sexually assaulted and lied to.
There is no redemption arc for the hero. The heroine doesn’t get a backbone for even a second. It never got satisfying, only sad.
There is no redemption arc for the hero. The heroine doesn’t get a backbone for even a second. It never got satisfying, only sad.