I stumbled upon this one several years ago through a post by one of the accounts I follow. I was intrigued bWhy are these books so unnecessarily long?
I stumbled upon this one several years ago through a post by one of the accounts I follow. I was intrigued by the domestic violence bit but decided not to read then because I thought this was too dark. Throughout the years, not reading this kept on bothering me, so much so that I ironically, frustratingly forgot the title completely, and only finally rediscovered the other day, and the process had not been easy.
Now I think I should have just stayed ignorant of this title and saved my time and mood.
This is your usual smut with sex and thoughts of sex in every single page, it felt like Axel and Izzy aren’t 30 year olds but thirteen year old boys. I get that you’re attracted to each other but jeez, there’s a real world out there.
The usual he-said-she-said alternate povs with the SAME voice. Misogynist elements (1. Extremely possessive alpha male whose frequent word is probably “MINE” which puts him in the same word count category as the abusive ex-husband; 2. Calling the girl kissing Beck at the bar “bitch” and “trash”).
Things that just don’t make sense and probably only written for narrative convenience. 1. Izzy is traumatized by her experience with her ex-husband but goes from moody to party animal once she went out of the house. Some depressed people do turn to alcohol but I thought Izzy just had too much energy to party. Her actions (getting herself out there) felt like her problems aren’t one with domestic abuse (which I think, and I don’t know everything, lean towards isolation). Additionally, her relationship with her ex-husband and the events that led her where their relationship did was only fleetingly mentioned. Like it was just a plot line and was never intended for development. Which is such a shame because this was the reason I wanted to read this so badly.
2. What is it with these girls not using the alarm system?! 3. Greg getting shot and disabled by Brandon. Really?! He’s medium height and he won over a Marine? I can just read his book from here where he’s all invincible Alpha Male. 4. No mention of how the police handled the altercation at the end with Brandon. Seriously, somebody died and three were injured. 5. Axel being let in during delivery. Are you kidding me? 6. Does anyone actually work around here?!
Didn’t plan for the review to be this long but here we are and it’s already 12:30am on a Monday. I’d cringe if I read this back in 2013 (my literotica awakening) and gave this 5 stars, which I probably would have.
Oh, wow. Was that read a psychological ride, or what?
Everyone in this book was calculatingly unlikeable that made you like the narrative as a whole. OOh, wow. Was that read a psychological ride, or what?
Everyone in this book was calculatingly unlikeable that made you like the narrative as a whole. Only Paul did not deserve any of what happened to him, not even his happiness with Louisa (come on! He was 19 and blinded by his first grownup relationship), and I would have loved if he did not get into that stupid caravan/motor home, and let selfish bitches meet their fates. Excuse my French.
Daniel probably went free, may have killed Hash if he talked, will forever grieve for two people, and Alan will pay forever. Everyone alive will be miserable and we love it....more
On the weekdays, I always long for my true crime subscriptions. I’m used to an introduction thru a biography of child abuse, and Olivia’s sounded idenOn the weekdays, I always long for my true crime subscriptions. I’m used to an introduction thru a biography of child abuse, and Olivia’s sounded identical to dozens of the cases I’ve heard.
Children experiencing abuse is so much more horrifying than anything. Their smallness, their innocence, their longing for love despite the repetitive hurt - it’s unbearable to hear.
Olivia was a first-person point of view of how a child copes with abuse, and how it haunts her growth. Olivia was also going through the foster care system 16 times (despite her mom and one foster parent being abusers, one is already too much).
The open ending was satisfying, too, because healing is a continuous process that does not happen immediately with just one moment of “I will be good this time” (but it’s a start)....more
Imagine shelving this in the “Book Boyfriends” and “John Ambrose” at the same time XD
Ugh. I feel confused about this. There was a lot of yandere dark Imagine shelving this in the “Book Boyfriends” and “John Ambrose” at the same time XD
Ugh. I feel confused about this. There was a lot of yandere dark mental issues between the twins that affected my guess on who the blackmailer was.
And I wish Preston was given more character. I think he was the only one who was not connected with the issue in any way (Levi was, for obvious reasons), and it made sense that Joy would consult with someone who was the least partial, but Preston’s scenes came and went for convenience when I would have enjoyed more of him.
“Humans have the greatest capacity for evil not when they act alone but in committees, bureaucracies, and boardrooms, carrying out agendas they can ju“Humans have the greatest capacity for evil not when they act alone but in committees, bureaucracies, and boardrooms, carrying out agendas they can justify as their duty for the greater good.”
Sometimes, Religion can be a worse form of Politics....more
What’s frustrating about being a book hoarder is liking a book you bought years ago and going, “Why did I ever wait this long to read this?”
I love howWhat’s frustrating about being a book hoarder is liking a book you bought years ago and going, “Why did I ever wait this long to read this?”
I love how brave Laureth is and Benjamin so very patient at seven - they are siblings who look out for each other. As this is more mystery than thriller, leaning middle grade than YA, I will not lie that I did feel thrilled towards the kids’ discoveries leading up to the ending.
A chapter starter also talked about a reflection of appreciating things, people, after they are gone. About how we should focus on someone’s presence and appreciate them now and not risk regretting the future when nothing can be done. I’ve been so very impatient lately, always so cynical and ticked off at the slightest inconvenience, that I’m afraid I’ve been letting go harsh words and ungratefulness I will surely regret in the future as I already do now. It’s the anxieties, and I shouldn’t let them ruin my relationships.
And now as the BBW sale continues until Monday, I am contemplating whether I should be checking out all of Marcus Sedgwick’s titles instead of just one (Revolver), which I did on the basis of, I’ll see if I like his writing, and I do, ergo…?...more
I have not read something this haunting and thrilling since Unlocked by Margo Kelly. That was still better, but I’m giving this five stars to encouragI have not read something this haunting and thrilling since Unlocked by Margo Kelly. That was still better, but I’m giving this five stars to encourage people to read it....more
Now that’s what I call a psychological thriller! This read creeped me out so much! It’s one of those books that are so engaging, you imagine yourself Now that’s what I call a psychological thriller! This read creeped me out so much! It’s one of those books that are so engaging, you imagine yourself as the main character - and Tash has been through several hair-raising scenes and so did I!
Ally’s really effed up, tho, man. What a selfish person. Morgan is boyishly cute but idk I found myself intrigued with Christopher haha throughout reading, I wished so many times he’d have more lines.
I usually avoid books about coping because they tend to be so heavy, and I chose this initially because I thought it was more mystery than healing. BuI usually avoid books about coping because they tend to be so heavy, and I chose this initially because I thought it was more mystery than healing. But, like Dr Greenberg’s therapy, this was light (pacing, not the issue) and healing all the same, and I appreciated this story so much....more
What a waste of time. And money. I can’t believe I’ve been obsessing for six months about owning this book and now I’m just upset I could have read soWhat a waste of time. And money. I can’t believe I’ve been obsessing for six months about owning this book and now I’m just upset I could have read something else.
MC was judgmental and a hypocrite. Kai’s letters were too perky and he seemed to be playing fairy godmother instead of someone actually suicidal. idk. And I feel like I read more about Lucas and Jem’s sex life than Jem and Kai’s friendship.
Writing was very juvenile. It didn’t really touch relevant issues like homophobia, bullying, school hierarchy, mental health the way I expected it to. It was crazy how every other chapter is about sex. For such a mature plot, I feel like I was reading a really bad Harlequin novel.
What a disappointing way to start reading in 2022....more
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