A review by talknerdybookblog
Corpse Roads by J. Rose

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Representation: Polyamorous main character, Partially deaf main character, Main character with social anxiety

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions

• No cheating
• Does have OW drama (kinda)
- Hunter, Enzo and Theo were in a poly relationship ~5 years ago; their partner died on mission. There's a lot of angst + drama around the fracturing of their friendship and being in another poly relationship again. Plus a lot of reminiscing about their past relationship. 
• No OM drama
• Does have Theo and Hunter pushing the Heroine away
• No separation


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Physical abuse
• Psychological abuse
• Torture
• Sexual assault, including the Heroine witnessing side character's being r@ped recounted
• Imprisonment
• Graphic violence (e.g., whipping, mutilation, dismemberment of dead body)
• Serial murder
• PTSD
• Self-harm (i.e., trichotillomania, the compulsive need to pull out your hair)
• Panic attacks
• Suicide of a pregnant woman


Ending:
Cliffhanger