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A review by dayofthetabi
Toxic by Nicole Blanchard
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
I feel like content wise this is closer to a 2.5 or 3. However the lack of trigger warnings in the book or in the description or in the author’s multiple TikTok promotion is reprehensible. Sa on page. Physical abuse. On page. Torture that causes a miscarriage on freaking page. But zero trigger warnings. Irresponsible.
The story itself is fine. It’s an action read. Quick paced. If you enjoy dark romances AND don’t care that the trigger warnings aren’t presented to you so you go in virtually blind, this maybe the book for me.
For me. This author is now in a no read list due to this stunt. Luckily I was in a good headspace when I picked up the book.
The story itself is fine. It’s an action read. Quick paced. If you enjoy dark romances AND don’t care that the trigger warnings aren’t presented to you so you go in virtually blind, this maybe the book for me.
For me. This author is now in a no read list due to this stunt. Luckily I was in a good headspace when I picked up the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Domestic abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Torture
Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Confinement, Stalking, Gun violence, and Grief
Minor: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, and Vomit