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A review by dazyreads
Crossed by Emily McIntire
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
book review | Crossed by Emily McIntire
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โญ๏ธ: 4.5
๐ถ๏ธ: 3
๐๐ผโโ๏ธ: medium pace
๐: paperback
tropes/themes:
- priest x exotic dancer
- stalker
- forbidden
- dark romance
- touch her and die
- fractured fairytale
โTell me, petite pรฉcheresse, have you thought about your priest?โ
this novel is so dark and twisted, i love it.
the slow burn and tension was so addictive. i admit there was a lull in the first 100 pages, but once the story picked up, I could not put this book down.
๐ถ๏ธ writing:
Emilyโs writing is thrilling, adding plenty of depth to the characters. even the steamy established so much pent up tension, that i was dying to read on with this slow burner. though the spicy scenes were less frequent, they did not disappoint. i kinda preferred is this way as the spice felt less forceful and more organic - fitting well to the forbidden nature of the story and Cadeโs attempt to commit to his vow.
โช๏ธ plot:
to put it plainly - i loved it. i really adored the whole โmurder mysteryโ subplot which was not at all clichรฉ. the stalking scenes were some of my favourites, why I enjoyed them Iโm not sure?? i loveeee how Cade was dark and tough but had that soft spot for Amaya and her little brother. How can such a dark man be so adorable? ๐ซข and i was not expecting the plot twists!!
๐ค characters:
I admire Amayaโs devotion to her younger brother, and her strength to power through the torment of her reputation and her motherโs unpaid debt. I love how she embraces her sexuality through the art of pole dancing, as an outlet for her emotions.
A tall, fluffy haired priest with a French accent who calls me โlittle sinnerโ? Yes please.
Cade is definitely unhinged, with a monster inside of him, that feeds from destroying demons within people. though his past was devastating, it was interesting to have a glimpse into his childhood and how they impact his character and motivations in the book.
๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธoverall: this novel has climbed to my favourites list. i loved how Cade protectiveness which melted in a need to care for Amaya. I was so invested in how his lust for Amaya really tested his oath, because loving her hurt so much.
please be warned this is probably the darkest of Emilyโs Never After Series and to always check the triggered warnings.
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Sexual content, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Torture, and Stalking
Minor: Abandonment, Child abuse, Rape, and Bullying