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kalisbookclub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Classism
riella_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
cash_mama's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
black_latina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Classism
magicalb1tch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
That being said, the author does portray the modern female's experience with both topics accurately enough to not be fetishized. The main character Mara is a pretty relatable FMC and I actually liked elements about her, but she was a little flat toward the end of the book.
The MMC Cole is..ehhh. He's not the worst guy, he's certainly not the best. His psychological profile is muddy and he goes through changes that feel like they're purely for plot and not with realistic input.
The writing flows pretty well and did have some good imagery. The world of these artists could've been expanded on more imo, but it fades away pretty quickly when the MCs relationship takes center stage.
This book is very graphic & spicy, so if you aren't into that (I'm not really either), then you'll struggle to enjoy this book. It's much less about the serial killers and more about sex with someone "dangerous". It's not my personal vibe but it's a lot better than 50 Shades and other misogynistic garbage out there.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism
isabelleroyall's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Self harm, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Misogyny, Vomit, Toxic friendship, and Classism
morgansbookshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Misogyny, Self harm, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
moffett_caroline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Classism
the two mc are very… interesting. the guy is arguable unlikable idk how i feel tbh - i’m going to read the second one though