Who is this book for?
- Readers who enjoy extremely dark romance with graphic content.
- Fans of suspenseful, thriller-like plots in their romance novels.
- Those interested in stories dealing with trauma recovery and personal growth.
- Readers who appreciate complex, morally gray characters.
- People who can handle intense, potentially triggering content in fiction.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers sensitive to graphic depictions of violence, sexual assault, and torture.
- Those looking for a lighter or more traditional romance story.
- People who prefer consistent pacing and tone throughout a series.
- Readers who find extensive trauma and recovery plotlines uncomfortable.
- Those who dislike morally ambiguous protagonists or anti-heroes.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Intense, suspenseful plot that keeps readers hooked
- Emotional depth and character development, especially for Adeline
- Explores dark themes like human trafficking in a raw, realistic way
- Strong chemistry and romance between Zade and Adeline
- Zade's patient, supportive approach to Adeline's healing
- Adeline's journey of overcoming trauma and becoming stronger
- Inclusion of lighter moments and humor through side characters like Sibby
- Well-written intimate scenes that show character growth
- Satisfying revenge plot against the villains
- Compelling audiobook version that enhances the experience
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Extremely graphic violence, sexual assault, and torture scenes
- Too dark and disturbing for many readers, despite trigger warnings
- Pacing issues, especially in the second half which drags on
- Disconnect between the first and second books in terms of tone and plot
- Unrealistic portrayal of trauma recovery
- Gratuitous rape scenes that feel unnecessary to the plot
- Lack of emotional depth in some characters' reactions to traumatic events
- Overuse of certain phrases and words (e.g. 'baby')
- Some find the relationship between Zade and Adeline problematic
- Abrupt disappearance of certain side characters like Sibby
