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Sick Fux by Tillie Cole
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Do not go into the book blind, check Trigger warnings!
Masturbated and didn't get the soul wrecking rush you expected?
This book is the same.
I mean I loved the sinister MCs and the whole Alice in the Wonderland turn it took but, the end was so damn anticlimactic, a complete contrast to the whole book.
If they would've died looking into each other's eyes and I use half of my aqueous humour, then it would definitely be a 5 star reader for me.
Anyways we love some unbothered maniacs who always leave their DNA sprawling around and with their luck with the police, I might as well steal some hardbacks.
Masturbated and didn't get the soul wrecking rush you expected?
This book is the same.
I mean I loved the sinister MCs and the whole Alice in the Wonderland turn it took but, the end was so damn anticlimactic, a complete contrast to the whole book.
If they would've died looking into each other's eyes and I use half of my aqueous humour, then it would definitely be a 5 star reader for me.
Anyways we love some unbothered maniacs who always leave their DNA sprawling around and with their luck with the police, I might as well steal some hardbacks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
Into the Dark by Dana Isaly
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
4.0
P.S : get your comfort reads on standby.
It was dark, vantablack dark at that.
So disturbing yet I was unable to put this down.
Tho I need to constantly remind myself that all the kinky (it's the only word I could say without losing it) stuff was rather consensual..
Dana keeps pushing my boundaries with her stories and characters so I would strongly recommend to not go blind into this.
Pace was just perfect not too boring not a insta as well, and it was the best damn emotionally wrecking conclusion I could ask for, it was beautiful.
~ love is love is love <3
It was dark, vantablack dark at that.
So disturbing yet I was unable to put this down.
Tho I need to constantly remind myself that all the kinky (it's the only word I could say without losing it) stuff was rather consensual..
Dana keeps pushing my boundaries with her stories and characters so I would strongly recommend to not go blind into this.
Pace was just perfect not too boring not a insta as well, and it was the best damn emotionally wrecking conclusion I could ask for, it was beautiful.
~ love is love is love <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Verity by Colleen Hoover
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A good book.
Followed the synopsis, quality written, page turner,lovable characters.
It was dark with psychotic characters and the best part was 'open ended' conclusion
[TMI - Low's first book was also Open Ended 🙂]
This one ahh, I didn't cry but it sure was disturbing for majority of the time I was a statue reading this.
I sensed the cheating miles ago it was obvious they were going to get laid but the climax was definitely who would be the ultimate antagonistic- ultimate because none of them were (insert a non judgemental word for not-assholes). All of them had blood on their hands *pun intended* so it's on us, who do we claim as the badass bitch and simply a bitch.
Overall it was good 'cause it delivered exactly what it promised, abundant dark plot with sickening actions.
Would not recommend you to go in blind, please check the trigger warnings.
Followed the synopsis, quality written, page turner,
[TMI - Low's first book was also Open Ended 🙂]
This one ahh, I didn't cry but it sure was disturbing for majority of the time I was a statue reading this.
I sensed the cheating miles ago it was obvious they were going to get laid but the climax was definitely who would be the ultimate antagonistic- ultimate because none of them were (insert a non judgemental word for not-assholes). All of them had blood on their hands *pun intended* so it's on us, who do we claim as the badass bitch and simply a bitch.
Overall it was good 'cause it delivered exactly what it promised, abundant dark plot with sickening actions.
Would not recommend you to go in blind, please check the trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Dysphoria
Guarding Her Body by Ella Goode
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Okay this was sweet and sexy but the narration was rather sloppy, couldn't get hold of the surroundings at times, other than that the MCs were heads by over heels.
Bodyguard romance done well.
Bodyguard romance done well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking and Sexual harassment
Summer Camp Captive by Jessa Kane, Alexa Riley
dark
funny
fast-paced
2.75
This one was borderline dnf.
I think all consuming love would be one of my top tropes but this didn't sit well with me.
Just because you are insecure of your giantness you don't go and kidnap someone, pfft.
Beyond preposterous.
Especially not when growling is his mother tongue.
I think all consuming love would be one of my top tropes but this didn't sit well with me.
Just because you are insecure of your giantness you don't go and kidnap someone, pfft.
Beyond preposterous.
Especially not when growling is his mother tongue.
Content Warnings
Kidnapping
Under Locke by Mariana Zapata
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
If skimming means read then well yes I read this 497 page book in few hours.
I tried so hard not to DNF but OOF
I just couldn't.
My brain did not match the writing, gave me a headache.. I really wanted it to work for me seeing so many good reviews but it just wasn't.
The drama or the plot or even the characters ugh I don't even wanna start on them, except for Sonny who can adopt me for all I know.
I tried so hard not to DNF but OOF
I just couldn't.
My brain did not match the writing, gave me a headache.. I really wanted it to work for me seeing so many good reviews but it just wasn't.
The drama or the plot or even the characters ugh I don't even wanna start on them, except for Sonny who can adopt me for all I know.
The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Who would want to start this year with such a standard raising and diabetic read?
Me.
Tho I really gave up with Gabby like come on she's a romance enthusiast and couldn't figure out the connection?
The borderline miscommunication trope had me screaming and I almost dnf.
But Mr. Reddit saved the day with his epilogue.
Lot of people say it's pretty similar to The Hating Game but I haven't read it so gimme a break?
Apart from that I absolutely loved this!
Me.
Tho I really gave up with Gabby like come on she's a romance enthusiast and couldn't figure out the connection?
The borderline miscommunication trope had me screaming and I almost dnf.
But Mr. Reddit saved the day with his epilogue.
Lot of people say it's pretty similar to The Hating Game but I haven't read it so gimme a break?
Apart from that I absolutely loved this!
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Aaron Blackford- want.
Why would someone torture themselves by reading such a character that won't exist- me.
Okay so it wasn't enemies-lovers man had it for her and the girl was B L I N D.
This would be a cliché office rom-com, with light banter. But however expected plot it had, this book was a trope haven.
One bed trope-forced proximity-fake dating-wiping food touch ahh you name it.
I would re-read it only for these scenes, yeah am stupid, but a sucker for Big A so.. (:
With a cute HEA, this book made me feel pathetically single with now soaring high standards.
Author won I guess.
Why would someone torture themselves by reading such a character that won't exist- me.
Okay so it wasn't enemies-lovers man had it for her and the girl was B L I N D.
This would be a cliché office rom-com, with light banter. But however expected plot it had, this book was a trope haven.
One bed trope-forced proximity-fake dating-wiping food touch ahh you name it.
I would re-read it only for these scenes, yeah am stupid, but a sucker for Big A so.. (:
With a cute HEA, this book made me feel pathetically single with now soaring high standards.
Author won I guess.
The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This actually made me wait for the steamy scenes. But the wait wasn't boring and so worth it.
The palpable chemistry between MMCs *chef's kisses*
All the characters were weirdly-crazily-good. Specially FMC's fam, like I want it but at the same time I don't.
Nonna is my spirit animal. Istg, every time she spoke I was cackling.
Nonna and Mamma banter is to die for.
This would be a book that I would re-read and won't feel bad about my tbr,not that I already care.
You don't need a lot of jumping to make a book interesting, I wanted an epilogue though (:
If you like forbidden fruit, marriage of convenience like stuff this one is for you.
P.S- Alpha, funny MMC; nice choice for your next book boyfriend, one that make you want to ykgrowl scream.
The palpable chemistry between MMCs *chef's kisses*
All the characters were weirdly-crazily-good. Specially FMC's fam, like I want it but at the same time I don't.
Nonna is my spirit animal. Istg, every time she spoke I was cackling.
Nonna and Mamma banter is to die for.
This would be a book that I would re-read and won't feel bad about my tbr,
You don't need a lot of jumping to make a book interesting, I wanted an epilogue though (:
If you like forbidden fruit, marriage of convenience like stuff this one is for you.
P.S- Alpha, funny MMC; nice choice for your next book boyfriend, one that make you want to yk