A review by instalovewithbooks
Docile by K.M. Szpara

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have had to take some time to digest this book as writing a review, or something related to it right after I read it? Wasn't going to happen. This book reminds me of the powerful emotions and dumbstruck I had while reading She Who Became the Sun earlier this year. (The books aren't related at all it's more of all the emotions.) 
Alex and Elisha are both fucked up. I was rooting for Elisha for the first half or so, until I saw him changing and then become who he was by the end. With Alex, I was glad we had a POV for him, but my GOD did I hate him. Even when things were starting to come together and be got out of his rich ass ideals, I still hated him. This entire book is 1000x fucked up, but yet I couldn't stop reading it. Couldn't stop thinking about it. Needed to finish this story but at the same time didn't want too. 
Honestly, I am glad I read this. I would advise to look at the TW's from this author, because they are LOTS and it's not a easy read. Honestly, how it was promoted and how people talked about it? It isn't what they were saying, but you need to read it to understand.
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