A review by manaledi
The Annihilator by RuNyx

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Ah this wasn't it. The first few books in this series had a better balance of plot and romance and a better balance of dark and hope and this was dark without needing to be. I get why this relationship had to close the plot loops and set everything up and also how little room there was to maneuver with how the shadow man only watches and doesn't help but eish. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Self harm, Sexual assault, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual content, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Grief, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Stalking, Torture, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence