A review by deanademuth
Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Book review: Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann

Perfect for you if you like:
Dark romance
Forced proximity
Forbidden love
Childhood enemies to lovers
Trauma bonded

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I won't spice rate this story because it feels insensitive

I LOVED THIS STORY IMMENSELY.
It was extremely dark but also so beautifully written. It was heartbreakingly toxic but in the absolute best way possible. I couldn’t put this book down. I needed to know what happened in their love story. I haven’t felt this way while reading a book in a really long time.

The character development and growth on an individual basis and together was beautifully written. I found my heart breaking and being put back together over and over again.

This story isn’t easy to read, it’s tragic, traumatic, and soul crushing, but the love is so strong. The hard parts of this story were written subtly but in such a powerful way.

I hated Mandy. That’s all.

Please check the TW before reading this story for your own safety!
TW include: SA, mental health, suicide attempt, abuse… etc.

I would recommend this to certain friends.
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