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challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Penelope Douglas does male POV so well.
This book is Jared's version of Bully, all from his POV. It gives much more insight into his actions and motives. The character development is spot on.
It also sets it up perfectly for future books in the series.
This book is Jared's version of Bully, all from his POV. It gives much more insight into his actions and motives. The character development is spot on.
It also sets it up perfectly for future books in the series.
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dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Alice Feeney has a way of completely blind siding you with the twists she throws in, making her books so enjoyable. I didn't see any of it coming!! I absolutely devoured this book, desperate to know what was going to be revealed next. I could not put it down.
It's giving Gone Girl meets Secret Window. I love a plot where you can't tell if the narrator is reliable or if they are losing their mind. I even ended up questioning myself whilst reading this. Feeney really makes you experience the paranoia her characters are feeling.
Thank you to Pan Macmillan for allowing me to read an early release copy of this book.
It's giving Gone Girl meets Secret Window. I love a plot where you can't tell if the narrator is reliable or if they are losing their mind. I even ended up questioning myself whilst reading this. Feeney really makes you experience the paranoia her characters are feeling.
Thank you to Pan Macmillan for allowing me to read an early release copy of this book.
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The emotions this book will make you feel!!
I instantly fell in love with the characters and the plot had me in pieces. The spice is right out the gate and is recommended as an 18+ book.
It has all the loved tropes like small town romance, second chance, childhood sweethearts, possessive MMC.
The dual POV keeps the pace moving and gives you an insight in to both main characters turmoil.
This is the first in a series and I cannot wait to read more!
I instantly fell in love with the characters and the plot had me in pieces. The spice is right out the gate and is recommended as an 18+ book.
It has all the loved tropes like small town romance, second chance, childhood sweethearts, possessive MMC.
The dual POV keeps the pace moving and gives you an insight in to both main characters turmoil.
This is the first in a series and I cannot wait to read more!
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I had been waiting for this book after Bound by Deception ended on such a big cliffhanger and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I don't know how she does it but Stephanie Amaral manages to pull every emotion out of you. Her writing makes you care so deeply about the characters and become so invested in the Mafia world they live in. Be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions.
Thank you to the author for this ARC.
Thank you to the author for this ARC.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was not expecting that!!
This is a gothic, dark academia with magic. It's dark and mysterious keeping you guessing what will happen next. There is an element of enemies to lovers and slow burn romance where you don't fully trust either side. Told in dual POV you get to see their inner thoughts.
This ends on a cliffhanger and I am itching to get my hands on the next installment.
Please ensure you read the trigger warnings before reading.
Thank you to Random house publishing and NetGalley for this ARC. This is my honest review.
This is a gothic, dark academia with magic. It's dark and mysterious keeping you guessing what will happen next. There is an element of enemies to lovers and slow burn romance where you don't fully trust either side. Told in dual POV you get to see their inner thoughts.
This ends on a cliffhanger and I am itching to get my hands on the next installment.
Please ensure you read the trigger warnings before reading.
Thank you to Random house publishing and NetGalley for this ARC. This is my honest review.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I'm not usually a fan of the 'brothers best friend' trope, but this actually had me hooked.
This second chance romance had me rooting for the main characters, consequences be damned! Their chemistry is undeniable.
I loved how the story bounced between the past and present, gradually revealing bits of their backstory, allowing me to fully understand their relationship.
The side characters are entertaining and leave you wanting to know more about their stories.
This was a quick, enjoyable read.
This second chance romance had me rooting for the main characters, consequences be damned! Their chemistry is undeniable.
I loved how the story bounced between the past and present, gradually revealing bits of their backstory, allowing me to fully understand their relationship.
The side characters are entertaining and leave you wanting to know more about their stories.
This was a quick, enjoyable read.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
I went into this blind, I had no idea what to expect.
This was dark, twisted, passionate and totally unexpected.
⚠️ As always, read the trigger warnings! ⚠️
As with all HD Carlton's books, I am obsessed! I had no idea which way the story was going to go and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
A dark romance with a bit of thriller mixed in, absolutely perfect.
This was dark, twisted, passionate and totally unexpected.
⚠️ As always, read the trigger warnings! ⚠️
As with all HD Carlton's books, I am obsessed! I had no idea which way the story was going to go and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
A dark romance with a bit of thriller mixed in, absolutely perfect.