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el_wheel's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
This is definitely my least favorite of Hopkins' books. I just couldn't stand Cole at all and I hated that it took Ashley so long to realize how awful he was. There were also some things I think weren't handled as delicately as they could've been, which surprised me given her other works.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, War, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Death, Sexism, Rape, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Abortion, Cancer, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, and Murder
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