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courtneykay_ 's review for:
Lights Out
by Navessa Allen
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was me dipping my toe into the realm of dark romance, and if this book is on the lighter side for that, maybe it’s a no from me.
The spice was good, I’ll give it that. But everything else about it was flat. I didn’t like either of the main characters; it was insta-love for both of them and that’s not a trope I enjoy.
But what even was the plot? What was the point of anything? It all felt like a way for them to just have more sex.
It really could have been good. I would have liked a more further look into Josh and his past, like actually in depth or more of a look into what basis of the psycho/sociopathic tendencies he had and where he actually leans toward (especially with the backstory we get on his father).
I would have just liked more in general from Aly. She was annoying and a little insufferable; there wasn’t much relationship building for her own self.
The cat stuff was comedic relief but not needed.
The reason it got 2 stars was because the writing wasn’t bad (although she uses some weird language sometimes - I have never seen the word “fricasseed” or “maw” used to describe something), and the spicy scenes were written well and that was probably the only parts of the book I enjoyed. But I prefer plot over spice anyways.
Probably won’t read the sequel.
The spice was good, I’ll give it that. But everything else about it was flat. I didn’t like either of the main characters; it was insta-love for both of them and that’s not a trope I enjoy.
But what even was the plot? What was the point of anything? It all felt like a way for them to just have more sex.
It really could have been good. I would have liked a more further look into Josh and his past, like actually in depth or more of a look into what basis of the psycho/sociopathic tendencies he had and where he actually leans toward (especially with the backstory we get on his father).
I would have just liked more in general from Aly. She was annoying and a little insufferable; there wasn’t much relationship building for her own self.
The cat stuff was comedic relief but not needed.
The reason it got 2 stars was because the writing wasn’t bad (although she uses some weird language sometimes - I have never seen the word “fricasseed” or “maw” used to describe something), and the spicy scenes were written well and that was probably the only parts of the book I enjoyed. But I prefer plot over spice anyways.
Probably won’t read the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence, Stalking, Car accident
Minor: Cannibalism