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A review by talknerdybookblog
The Burns We Carry by Marae Good
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions*
*Some might consider this Not Safe cuz the Hero decides to end the relationship after finding out the Heroine is pregnant with her ex's baby
• No cheating
• Does have perceived OW drama
- Heroine is living with the Hero and his brothers and concludes that the new woman that comes around the house is someone the Hero is causally seeing. She believes this for a long time, but eventually, she asks the Hero about the OW and learns that this OW was actually his contractor for the Heroine's cabin.
• Does have OM drama
- Heroine's ex comes back to cause drama. He wants the Heroine back (under his thumb) and when she stands up for herself, he threatens to sue for custody.
• Does have the MCs pushing each other away
• Does have a few months of separation
- the first one occurs after he finds out she's pregnant and is instigated by the Hero. The second occurs when the Heroine's ex threatens to sue for custody of the kid and so the Heroine needs space from the Hero *eyeroll*.
Possible Triggers: Yes
• PTSD
• Grief
• Domestic violence (Heroine is abused by her ex)
• Supporting character has c@ncer and eventually dies
• Parental abandonment
• Descriptions of being pregnant
Ending:HEA
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions*
*Some might consider this Not Safe cuz the Hero decides to end the relationship after finding out the Heroine is pregnant with her ex's baby
• No cheating
• Does have perceived OW drama
- Heroine is living with the Hero and his brothers and concludes that the new woman that comes around the house is someone the Hero is causally seeing. She believes this for a long time, but eventually, she asks the Hero about the OW and learns that this OW was actually his contractor for the Heroine's cabin.
• Does have OM drama
- Heroine's ex comes back to cause drama. He wants the Heroine back (under his thumb) and when she stands up for herself, he threatens to sue for custody.
• Does have the MCs pushing each other away
• Does have a few months of separation
- the first one occurs after he finds out she's pregnant and is instigated by the Hero. The second occurs when the Heroine's ex threatens to sue for custody of the kid and so the Heroine needs space from the Hero *eyeroll*.
Possible Triggers: Yes
• PTSD
• Grief
• Domestic violence (Heroine is abused by her ex)
• Supporting character has c@ncer and eventually dies
• Parental abandonment
• Descriptions of being pregnant
Ending: