A review by thebookishdogmom
Crossed by Emily McIntire

dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was dark and twisted. The Hunchback of Notre Dame inspiration was really strong. Amaya was a strong female character and I really appreciated that her character was written in a way that was unapologetic for doing what she had to do to take care of her brother. Cade was something else..  my man needs a LOT of therapy. His inner struggles were written really well. Quinten was the shining light in this book that was much needed as a step away from the darkness. His character was so sweet and pure. Overall the strong focus on religion was a bit much for my personal taste but the book was really well written and the story was strong! Looking forward to the next book after catching the clue!! 

Tags: 
-dark romance 
-fairytale inspiration 
-secret relationship 

Spice: 4/5 

First person/Dual POV

*check trigger warnings* 
-murder, abuse, sexual assault/rape 
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