talknerdybookblog 's review for:

Corpse Roads by J. Rose

4.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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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