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A review by jessanicolesingh
Shallow River by H.D. Carlton
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
*HEAVY trigger warnings on this book; I think this was the most intense book I have read to date
Shallow River is 70% a domestic violence survival story, and 30% a serial killer thriller (VERY different from the other dark romances I have read by this author). The rinse and repeat cycle of DV is incredibly well written, and you will be stressed from cover to cover. While there were some consensual spicy scenes, there were equally as many assault scenes, so do NOT go into this thinking it's a typical dark steamy read. Don't worry though, there is a HEA
Shallow River is 70% a domestic violence survival story, and 30% a serial killer thriller (VERY different from the other dark romances I have read by this author). The rinse and repeat cycle of DV is incredibly well written, and you will be stressed from cover to cover. While there were some consensual spicy scenes, there were equally as many assault scenes, so do NOT go into this thinking it's a typical dark steamy read. Don't worry though, there is a HEA
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Torture, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Incest, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Violence, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, and Drug abuse