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A review by amanda_reads13
The Love You Fight For by Brit Benson
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Sam is a politicians daughter who has never wanted for anything except for her freedom.
Sam is her father's tool, at least that's how he sees her. He has spent her whole life manipulating, abusing, and attempting to mold her into a submissive woman who does his bidding. But Sam is a vicious, vengeful queen. Her heartbreaking and painful past has not made her pliant, it has made her angry. While she may look like she is her father's puppet, she is actually plotting and planning to get her revenge on the men who have abused her her entire life. She is an absolute badass who is incredibly strong, fearless, capable, and demands respect.All along she has been working with the police to gather evidence and take down her father and his buddies. The final takedown at the gala is pure brilliance.
Chris Casper is the definition of a cinnamon roll. He knows that there is more to Sam that her ice queen exterior. She pushes him away at every turn, but he is patient, persistent and so supportive. He is her peace. Hello green flags. They are waving all over the place. He is her north.
Sam has suffered years of abuse from the powerful men in her life. *This is not shown on page.* We do not need to relive Sam's trauma to experience her pain and the torment she endured. Benson is able to evoke so much emotion and depth throughout the book without recounting all those details.
I love that we get to revisit Macon and Lennon thought the story, but their addition doesn't distract us from Chris and Sam. I like how their friendships add so much depth to the story.
Tropes: Opposites attract, he falls first, found family, revenge
Sam is her father's tool, at least that's how he sees her. He has spent her whole life manipulating, abusing, and attempting to mold her into a submissive woman who does his bidding. But Sam is a vicious, vengeful queen. Her heartbreaking and painful past has not made her pliant, it has made her angry. While she may look like she is her father's puppet, she is actually plotting and planning to get her revenge on the men who have abused her her entire life. She is an absolute badass who is incredibly strong, fearless, capable, and demands respect.
Chris Casper is the definition of a cinnamon roll. He knows that there is more to Sam that her ice queen exterior. She pushes him away at every turn, but he is patient, persistent and so supportive. He is her peace. Hello green flags. They are waving all over the place. He is her north.
Sam has suffered years of abuse from the powerful men in her life. *This is not shown on page.* We do not need to relive Sam's trauma to experience her pain and the torment she endured. Benson is able to evoke so much emotion and depth throughout the book without recounting all those details.
I love that we get to revisit Macon and Lennon thought the story, but their addition doesn't distract us from Chris and Sam. I like how their friendships add so much depth to the story.
Tropes: Opposites attract, he falls first, found family, revenge
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content