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Natasha (40 KP) rated Fifty Shades of Grey in Books
Sep 10, 2017
Andrea (28 KP) rated Blood Promise in Books
Aug 18, 2017
Heartbreaking in so many ways
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This is probably the most heartbreaking book of the entire series because we see Dimitri in a light that we really wish we didn't need to. We see him through the lense of Rose, so for a while there is still some attraction and romantisizm, but we later recognize the amount of abuse and manipulation this twisted form impacted their relationship.
The best part of the book is meeting the Belikova family. I truly wish that we got more time with them in the series.
The best part of the book is meeting the Belikova family. I truly wish that we got more time with them in the series.
Jessalyn Joy (118 KP) rated Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) in Movies
Jul 16, 2017
Samantha Holtsclaw (25 KP) rated Superhighway (Superhighway, #1) in Books
Jun 29, 2018
Rickstrong23 (216 KP) rated Urban Cowboy (1980) in Movies
Dec 19, 2017
Melanie Caldicott (6 KP) rated What Have I Done? (No Greater Love #2) in Books
Apr 29, 2021
An accomplished book which tackles the issue of abuse hidden beneath the facade of upper class respectability. The characterisation was skillful, each emotion and lurch for survival was vividly described so the reader could identify perfectly with what, for most of us, is unthinkable. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Alan Cumming recommended track Blow by Kesha in Animal + Cannibal by Kesha in Music (curated)
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Long for Me (Luminous, #3) in Books
Jan 18, 2018
ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A boss romance involving BDSM. Sounds like the perfect recipe right? I thought so too, but I wasnt 100% happy with this novel. On one hand, the erotic scenes were as graphic as they were hot. The chemistry between the leads was undeniable.
The being said, I wanted to punch the heroine in the face on multiple occasions. Okay, I know that is a bit extreme. Overreactions aside, she could be pretty obnoxious. I understand that she is supposed to have the PTSD from past abuse back story but she over the top with it. Even after the long extensive conversations with her best friend about the BDSM community, she still cant separate from abuse. Even after going to the club and seeing consenting couples enjoying themselves. She still cant separate it from abuse. I had to put the book down multiple times because she was so annoying.
If that doesnt bother you, or you can get past that aspect, the story is pretty enjoyable.
A boss romance involving BDSM. Sounds like the perfect recipe right? I thought so too, but I wasnt 100% happy with this novel. On one hand, the erotic scenes were as graphic as they were hot. The chemistry between the leads was undeniable.
The being said, I wanted to punch the heroine in the face on multiple occasions. Okay, I know that is a bit extreme. Overreactions aside, she could be pretty obnoxious. I understand that she is supposed to have the PTSD from past abuse back story but she over the top with it. Even after the long extensive conversations with her best friend about the BDSM community, she still cant separate from abuse. Even after going to the club and seeing consenting couples enjoying themselves. She still cant separate it from abuse. I had to put the book down multiple times because she was so annoying.
If that doesnt bother you, or you can get past that aspect, the story is pretty enjoyable.
Ashley Catron (66 KP) rated A List of Cages in Books
Mar 7, 2018
I read this while at work, and I still finished this book in under 4 hours. It is seriously that good that you just can't put it down. For Robin Roe's first novel, he hit it out of the park. The book is about two teenagers, Adam and Julien, and the viewpoint switches seamlessly between the two throughout the book. There is never any confusion on who is talking or what is going on. Now, the book does revolve around child abuse, so for those sensitive to this type of plot, this story may not be the best for you. While the story of child abuse is devastating (I definitely caught myself trying to hold back tears a few times), the way the story is told will make you feel like you're in the situation that the characters are in. You can feel elation, fear, love, and everything in between with this novel. Everything about this book was great and I would definitely recommend it to others who aren't sensitive to child abuse.
