A review by llamallamacallurmama
Gallows Pole by Eris Adderly

dark medium-paced

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

3.75

**Most of my reviews contain detailed CW/TW sections, which may include spoilers.  I have tried to mark them appropriately, but please use caution.** 

Ebook

3.75/5

Summary: When her brother is sentenced to death, highwayman FMC agrees to sex (and marriage) with the mysterious executioner to spare his life.

Stats: HR - M/F, noncon/coerced.  Open door. Stand alone.

Notes: Fairly short and straightforward, mostly noncon/coerced sex.  The emotional plot has less depth than the other aspects of the story, but was still satisfying.  I think it could have used some more development of the FMC and a less rushed ending, but enjoyable nonetheless.

OTT and Spoilery Content Warnings (CW) and Trigger Warnings (TW):

execution (hanging), golden child, knife violence, fistfight, restraint (nonkink) with hands/body weight, blackmail/coercion, theft, criminal FMC, executioner MMC, religion - christian wedding service (brief),  blood play? (MMC tastes FMC's menstrual blood), noncon/dubcon, fire, burn scars, blindness, parents with alcoholism, disabled parent (back injury), off page unintentional injury (and presumed death) of animal, touch starved MMC, a little power play (dominant MMC), pregnancy, SA