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nebulous40's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
oliviareadsandwrites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, and Stalking
poupimali's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Obsessed MMC
Sassy et strong FMC
Art world
Interesting smut
Cliffhanger and absolute need to read the 2nd part.
COUNT
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IN.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Alcoholism
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
lillyrb'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? It's complicated
I read this book because I didn’t know what to read next and a trusted reviewer (any book i’ve read after their recommendation has been great) really loves this book. Disclaimer, I did not know what I was getting myself into. I’ve never read a dark romance before and I really was not prepared. The beginning made me really quite uncomfortable. However, Sophie Lark’s writing style is incredible and the way she details the thoughts and feelings of the main characters is simply fascinating. Ultimately, I decided to read the whole thing because I enjoyed the writing, was taken with the psychological implications (?) of the main characters and I really really wanted to know what other people see in this book.
I didn’t not enjoy the book but I also didn’t like it in the way I usually enjoy reading books. It’s certainly a gripping read and the characters and writing are intriguing but overall the book not something I could describe as liking. I will read the second book because, again, I kind of need to know what other people are seeing in this and how the story develops, but I don’t think I can rate this book in any comprehensive way.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Suicide, Vomit, and Abandonment
dracomalfoi'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Gaslighting
authornikita_leigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
brittneydye19's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Self harm
haresisdea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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: Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Self harm and Injury/Injury detail
cannoli01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Physical abuse, Self harm, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture