A review by talknerdybookblog
Scarlett XOXO by Autumn Reed

dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Representation: Black biracial Heroine, lesbian supporting character

Safety Rating: Safe

• No cheating
• Does have OW drama
– An OW (she's not an ex but interested) seeks to sabotage the Heroine to get with Wyatt
• Does have OM drama
– Heroine's ex-boyfriend (ahem, sugar daddy) wants her back and starts stalking her
• Does have Wyatt and Carter pushing the Heroine away; Does have the Heroine pushing Wyatt away briefly
• No separation


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Emotionally and psychologically abusive relationship
– Heroine was the mistress of her ex-lover > she didn't know he was married and when she found out she thought he was married for convenience (it was for appearances, it was a sham).
– Heroine was COERCED into this relationship > she was 17-years-old, he was 30-years-old
– The Ex pressured her to have sex
• Stalking
• Cheating (Heroine was the OW in her ex-lover's/sugar daddy's marriage)
• Abusive, alcoholic parent
• Death of parents
• Parental neglect
• SEXISM
• Anti-sex work perspectives


Ending:
HEA