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A review by mikasana
The Words by A. Jade
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Uhhhhhm so… this was an experience.
While the writing and storytelling were great (I was hooked in the beginning), I was quickly discovering that maaaaybe extra dark romance is a little too dark for me. Is that even dark? Do we call toxic relationships dark now? Mmm. Check your triggers.
The smut was definitely on the dark deep-end, though, so if you like that this is calling your name.
The pacing was okay early on but it started to drag a bit for me in the middle during all the back and forth between Phoenix and Lennon.
Speaking of that couple, oh my god I ended up hating their relationship. Phoenix is the quintessential bad boy superstar that no sensible girl should even think about let alone bat their eyes at. He is the red flag of red flags, issa no-go. And while I initially liked Lennon, she was all mouth and no action. The minute she even bothered standing up for herself, she would cave two seconds later. She acts tough but Phoenix could take a dump on her, no warning, and she would forgive him 10 seconds later. Ickkk. Not me though. Not with a 10 foot pole.
But yeah if you’re into the dark romance with a side of toxicity, rockstars, rockstar behavior (drugs, women, alcohol, scandals, tmz worthy behavior), fatphobia, and an arsenal of other triggers here and there, this may be for you.
While the writing and storytelling were great (I was hooked in the beginning), I was quickly discovering that maaaaybe extra dark romance is a little too dark for me. Is that even dark? Do we call toxic relationships dark now? Mmm. Check your triggers.
The smut was definitely on the dark deep-end, though, so if you like that this is calling your name.
The pacing was okay early on but it started to drag a bit for me in the middle during all the back and forth between Phoenix and Lennon.
Speaking of that couple, oh my god I ended up hating their relationship. Phoenix is the quintessential bad boy superstar that no sensible girl should even think about let alone bat their eyes at. He is the red flag of red flags, issa no-go. And while I initially liked Lennon, she was all mouth and no action. The minute she even bothered standing up for herself, she would cave two seconds later. She acts tough but Phoenix could take a dump on her, no warning, and she would forgive him 10 seconds later. Ickkk. Not me though. Not with a 10 foot pole.
But yeah if you’re into the dark romance with a side of toxicity, rockstars, rockstar behavior (drugs, women, alcohol, scandals, tmz worthy behavior), fatphobia, and an arsenal of other triggers here and there, this may be for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Pregnancy