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A review by dirtyhallowz
The Red Room by Lexi Gray
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was like Praise vs Sons of Anarchy had a baby, totally vibing this mash up.
Elodie is a socially isolated 23yo virgin whose father is a complete mobster bad guy. He’s trying to sell her virginity off because he’s a sad, sad little man with emotional control issues. So her pen pal signs her up to a BDSM club run by a biker club and Elodie says live laugh toaster bath and gives the goods away to our MC VP Henley in a smeggs club (as one does). Naturally, what happens after doesn’t go so well for her.
The premise of this book was bangin’ (no pun intended) and the fast pace was definitely a win. There were some general character motivations that I was personally confused by, some of the language choices a bit jilted and I felt that detracted a tiny bit from earning a 4th star.
Tropes/triggers:
🐰instalove
🐰age gap
🐰biker x virgin
🐰non-con
🐰domestic abuse (not between MCs)
🐰found family
🐰d/s
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️.5