A review by ka_ke
Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

2.0

Corrupt is your average run of the mill enemies to lovers plot. Big scary guy falls for seemingly innocent girl he’s known his entire life even if they’re convinced they hate one another, so it’s nothing new. HOWEVER, the spice is like nothing I’ve ever read and makes up for the basic plot! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Bullying, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Toxic relationship