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rhreviewer91 's review for:
Speak
by Ruby M. Darling
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The story is 4.5-5 stars, but the writing is pretty horrible. It needs a MAJOR editing overhaul. Names spelled wrong (Jonas = Joans, Sophia = Sohpia), incorrect, missing, or misspelled words in sentences, etc. Thankfully, the story itself kept me interested enough to keep going and look past the mistakes.
That aside, you learn pretty quickly that the first couple of guys we're introduced to with their POV chapters are definitely perverse. If you're looking for something that's light and fluffy, that has characters who are gentlemen, back out of this, and find something else. There's lots of dub-con, borderline non-con, degrading talk, stalking, etc. The men who fall for the FMC are obsessed and deranged.
This book is on the darker side. There's attempted murder, death, death, and more death. Oh, and maybe a bit more death.
** MINOR SPOILER / POSSIBLE TRIGGER**
Also, heads up, there's KIND of cheating in this. In the words of Ross, "They were on a break." But one of the MCs does sleep with another woman after being in a relationship with the FMC. Though, our FMC kind of started it.
I also really like how the author gives some of the "bad guys" a POV. It gives us a look into their life and makes us understand their side of things, as sad as it may be to read.
That aside, you learn pretty quickly that the first couple of guys we're introduced to with their POV chapters are definitely perverse. If you're looking for something that's light and fluffy, that has characters who are gentlemen, back out of this, and find something else. There's lots of dub-con, borderline non-con, degrading talk, stalking, etc. The men who fall for the FMC are obsessed and deranged.
This book is on the darker side. There's attempted murder, death, death, and more death. Oh, and maybe a bit more death.
** MINOR SPOILER / POSSIBLE TRIGGER**
Also, heads up, there's KIND of cheating in this. In the words of Ross, "They were on a break." But one of the MCs does sleep with another woman after being in a relationship with the FMC. Though, our FMC kind of started it.
I also really like how the author gives some of the "bad guys" a POV. It gives us a look into their life and makes us understand their side of things, as sad as it may be to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Murder
Moderate: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization