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ajboyd_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've always loved the secret-admirer trope, the one who watches from afar (as a protector, not a stalker) ((sounds the same, but in my mind, it isn't ;)))
Christian is such a mood, and his drive to succeed in life by manipulation and the power of favours is so hot to me, it's insane.
Stella on the other hand is so cute and deserves so much more than what anyone can truly give her. She didn't care that her family disapporoves of her dream of becoming a designer, so long as someone believes in her.
And Christian is her person <3.
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Moderate: Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment
thelostbookmark22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
• loved Stella's personality and caring nature
• their interactions are to die for
• really enjoyed the small plot twists
• felt like it started kind of too fast
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Stalking, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
namenotimportant's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I loved that we got to see how the other couples relationships developed.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit and Dementia
queenie_ofthe_void's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Alex/Ava --> Best Plot
Rhys/Bridget --> Best Tension (Fav Boy)
Josh/Jules --> Best Spice/Best Laughs (Fav girl)
Stella/Christian --> Best Mystery
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
ode_to_readers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This one started off well- you were thrown straight into the story where they meet. Now keep in mind that I haven't read any of the other books in the series (and from what I gather, you don't really need to unless you want to see some glimpses of the characters lives from the previous books) so I don't know this author's style of writing very well.
I was intrigued by Stella. Her trauma from the stalker was pretty well done. It wasn't just mentioned and forgotten about- Ana Huang made sure that she jumped if a presence wasn't announced beforehand and made sure to keep some tension in scenes where she felt like she was being watched. She definitely undergoes some character growth but seems to start relying on Christian too much and gets too used to his help...and money. Her family just sucked overall and I don't think they should have been worthy of forgiveness.
Christian didn't really feel authentic. There was no reason for his violent behaviour/nature and his enjoyment of torture, His reason for his obsession with Stella doesn't seem to be enough for what it manifested into. It was overall quite weird and uncomfortable but he does help her gain her confidence.
Overall I just didn't vibe with this book though. It might be good for a dark romance for others but it felt too cliche and boring to me. I didn't feel compelled to finish the book. There were scenes which felt excessive or unnecessary that I didn't think added to the story either,
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Blood, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Dementia, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident and Pregnancy
aliciachauhan_'s review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
queencariad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Stalking
Minor: Death of parent
lauramparis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
bryelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Stella is an influencer who has had a stalker for 2 years. He has been silent for a while but comes up again after she starts to fake date her landlord and security expert, Christian. Christian has been infatuated with Stella for a little bit and they start to get closer.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault