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A review by alyssadorn
Corrupt by Penelope Douglas
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
This book was really captivating— so much tension and lurking danger throughout. I stayed up until 2:30 or 3 this morning to finish the last half all in one go!
There’s angst and sexual tension and urgency— what’s not to love?
I do wish there was a bit more groveling and I don’t think it had to be as long as it was, but the nuance added to the characters from having it go back and forward in time was really great, and helped me see the guys as they were before prison and made them sympathetic in a really subtle, well-handled way.
And that sauna scene! 🥵
Def be careful though about the content warnings— there is a heavy presence of sexual threat.
There’s angst and sexual tension and urgency— what’s not to love?
I do wish there was a bit more groveling and I don’t think it had to be as long as it was, but the nuance added to the characters from having it go back and forward in time was really great, and helped me see the guys as they were before prison and made them sympathetic in a really subtle, well-handled way.
And that sauna scene! 🥵
Def be careful though about the content warnings— there is a heavy presence of sexual threat.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Bullying