A review by arnold_shelby
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really really like Ali Hazelwood's work, and loved this book as well. I knocked it half a star for a couple of scenes that weren't to my taste (had to skim over them) and how *annoying* Scarlett was about Pen as the book went on. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse

It's super important that anyone reading this is aware it's a book that involves kink. While there is thoughtful commentary, there is a small bit of shaming someone for their preferences, some internalized shame, and one of the spicy scenes contains anal penetration.