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A review by fangirljeanne
Dirty Wicked Prince by Eden O'Neill
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Read this for research. The writing is competent. The sex scenes are decent. The plot is bit of a convoluted mess that vilifies a survivor of intimate partner abuse, by framing her as a sexual predator. It’s pretty repugnant choice, imo.
The bully scenario is excused away by a misunderstanding and the FMC being “too aggressive.” Which is also a strike for me, as her fearlessness in the face of threats is a big part of what I like about her.
In the end, it was informative read that helped me deconstruct the tenants of this subgenre. But can’t recommend it, especially to survivors of intimate partner abuse. The internalized misogyny is thick in this one.
The bully scenario is excused away by a misunderstanding and the FMC being “too aggressive.” Which is also a strike for me, as her fearlessness in the face of threats is a big part of what I like about her.
In the end, it was informative read that helped me deconstruct the tenants of this subgenre. But can’t recommend it, especially to survivors of intimate partner abuse. The internalized misogyny is thick in this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism