A review by talknerdybookblog
Defending Allye by Susan Stoker

adventurous dark hopeful tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.

Rating: 3.75-stars

Safety Rating: Safe

• No cheating
• No OW/OM drama
• Does have the Hero and Heroine pushing away
• Does have a ~1-month separation after first meeting (both were celibate)


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Abduction
• Human trafficking
• Blood and gore
• Violence
• Attempted murder
• Graphic description of the mutilation of the "bad guys" murder victims (insinuating torture, r@pe and mutilation of Heroine's friends)
• Psychological torture
• Brief mention of forced incest
• PTSD – Hero was a prisoner of war when he severed in the US army


Ending:
HFN