A review by everkat15
Tarnished Embers by Rosa Lee

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

3.25

Insta love storyline, with lots of spicy scenes and good although definitely not realistic plotline. You do want to strangle the MMC at points for not standing up for MFC, but as the author states the book is about them learning to overcome their own trauma for her.
Pay attention to content warnings as some of the main plot points can be very triggering and possibly off putting depending on reading preferences. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

Explanation of rape and SA content warnings -

graphic and emotional flashbacks and descriptions of the rape of MFC by four men. Most of the actual assault is off page except for when the men initially begin the assault, but description is still quite detailed and the physical and emotional trauma is explored in detail. Additionally the 4 MMCs are coerced into performing sexual acts against their will off page but with frequent reference