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Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Ok, this was my journey through this book:
First 25%: shoot it in my veins, I’ve never felt so alive.
Second 25%: still buzzed
Third 25%: I’m dragging. The novel is now just sad which is appropriate for the plot. But, the come down from the adrenaline of the first half is a bummer.
Fourth 25%: I’m glad I’m getting to see the HEA, but I’m also happy I’m done with the book.
This was a five star read for many readers I follow here on GR, so it seems like a lot of other readers didn’t find that the second half of the book slowed down too much.
Importantly, this book gives a meaningful portrayal of PTSD and the characters’ challenging recovery from trauma.
I thought that the FMC’s parents and sister didn’t seem to understand the gravity of the sexual abuse Cora endured. And that was weird.
There are ALOT of potential triggers in this book, so def check the author’s warnings before!
First 25%: shoot it in my veins, I’ve never felt so alive.
Second 25%: still buzzed
Third 25%: I’m dragging. The novel is now just sad which is appropriate for the plot. But, the come down from the adrenaline of the first half is a bummer.
Fourth 25%: I’m glad I’m getting to see the HEA, but I’m also happy I’m done with the book.
This was a five star read for many readers I follow here on GR, so it seems like a lot of other readers didn’t find that the second half of the book slowed down too much.
Importantly, this book gives a meaningful portrayal of PTSD and the characters’ challenging recovery from trauma.
I thought that the FMC’s parents and sister didn’t seem to understand the gravity of the sexual abuse Cora endured. And that was weird.
There are ALOT of potential triggers in this book, so def check the author’s warnings before!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Pregnancy
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4 out of 5 stars
I wouldn’t have expected to find “charming” to be the most apt word to describe a serial killer romance with trigger warnings for cannibalism and eye gouging, and yet… the romance between Butcher (Rowan) and Blackbird (Sloane) is entirely charming.
Theirs is a bit of a slow burn romance, and I sometimes felt the wait a bit painstaking. But once these friends finally turned lovers, the action was made up for in spades (and in Rowan’s penchant for dominance and anal 😳).
I sometimes felt underwhelmed or found the book repetitive, but ultimately I enjoyed it. It’s a charming and original story.
I wouldn’t have expected to find “charming” to be the most apt word to describe a serial killer romance with trigger warnings for cannibalism and eye gouging, and yet… the romance between Butcher (Rowan) and Blackbird (Sloane) is entirely charming.
Theirs is a bit of a slow burn romance, and I sometimes felt the wait a bit painstaking. But once these friends finally turned lovers, the action was made up for in spades (and in Rowan’s penchant for dominance and anal 😳).
I sometimes felt underwhelmed or found the book repetitive, but ultimately I enjoyed it. It’s a charming and original story.
Blindsided by Amy Daws
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
It just felt like there’s been a million books with this exact storyline and there was nothing about the characters or plot line that drew me in or made it stand out.
I could see how other people would enjoy the lightness, humor, and cinammon roll hero.
I could see how other people would enjoy the lightness, humor, and cinammon roll hero.