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A review by raquelics
Even If It Hurts by Sam Mariano
3.0
Listen, I’m a Dark Romance girly, but I think this was a little much for me. Don’t get me wrong, I read this in 24h but it was just because I love Sam’s writing, not because I really liked the story!
Sam Mariano does not play when it comes to writing fucked up characters. The author's note is something that you should take seriously on this one because this IS NOT a book for everyone.
Her writing is super immersive and you really get the perspective of the female main character because I was as conflicted as she was. I never knew what to believe even tho I had Dare’s POV as well, I just couldn’t read him!
I read Untouchable before this and although Carter did some fucked up shit, I felt the author kind of redeemed in the end a little bit, but in here, for Dare, I was really struggling to find someone that I could root for.
It made me very uncomfortable, but again I’m sure that was the point. I was genuinely terrified of him and the way he thinks. I can’t say that I blame Aubrey, yes she was a pushover, but can you blame her?? There is no balance of power in this relationship, Dare takes it all whether she wants it or not, and he always finds a way to manipulate her.
Just proceed with caution if you want to read this.
Sam Mariano does not play when it comes to writing fucked up characters. The author's note is something that you should take seriously on this one because this IS NOT a book for everyone.
Her writing is super immersive and you really get the perspective of the female main character because I was as conflicted as she was. I never knew what to believe even tho I had Dare’s POV as well, I just couldn’t read him!
I read Untouchable before this and although Carter did some fucked up shit, I felt the author kind of redeemed in the end a little bit, but in here, for Dare, I was really struggling to find someone that I could root for.
It made me very uncomfortable, but again I’m sure that was the point. I was genuinely terrified of him and the way he thinks. I can’t say that I blame Aubrey, yes she was a pushover, but can you blame her?? There is no balance of power in this relationship, Dare takes it all whether she wants it or not, and he always finds a way to manipulate her.
Just proceed with caution if you want to read this.