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A review by _chrstnlvly
Grimstone by Sophie Lark
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I can't deny it: Sophie Lark writes books that are easy to devour. Her writing is clear, easy to understand, and always manages to pique your interest. That's why I enjoy reading her books. They definitely help me whenever I'm in a reading slump.
However, I'm not a fan of the kink(s) and spice in this book due to personal preferences. While I can handle dark, spicy romances, I tend to skip over explicit scenes that don't align with my taste, which is what I did while reading Grimstone.
On the other hand, the mystery and haunted elements of this book did their job, as I was definitely spooked. I just felt that the tragedy of what Dane went through fell a bit flat (but only to a small extent). I didn't dislike Dane and Remi, but I didn't particularly care for them either.
If you're looking for something spooky to read this season and you enjoy dark romances, then I recommend giving this book a try. It's hard to resist turning the pages because you'll be eager to find out what happens next.
However, I'm not a fan of the kink(s) and spice in this book due to personal preferences. While I can handle dark, spicy romances, I tend to skip over explicit scenes that don't align with my taste, which is what I did while reading Grimstone.
On the other hand, the mystery and haunted elements of this book did their job, as I was definitely spooked. I just felt that the tragedy of what Dane went through fell a bit flat (but only to a small extent). I didn't dislike Dane and Remi, but I didn't particularly care for them either.
If you're looking for something spooky to read this season and you enjoy dark romances, then I recommend giving this book a try. It's hard to resist turning the pages because you'll be eager to find out what happens next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Child death, Drug use, Rape, Suicide, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury