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raindrops333 's review for:
Bitter Brews and Secret Pages
by Emily Campbell
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Initially, I was confused about the genre of this book. I looked at the graphics and it sells it as a romance, but this is not ... I feel it's more like a thriller that wants to be a romance. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the story and was invested in the characters all the way through.
I want to emphasize to people to please read the trigger warnings for this book, they are essential for this book. It's very well written and triggering.
I'm not a fan of jumping into a relationship when trauma is still very much at the center of the issue. This is fiction and I won't dock points for it. We collectively need to address self healing before jumping into a physical relationship. There's no knight in shining armor that can fix it all with a searing kiss. I just felt they jumped right into baby making without resolving the trauma. In my opinion, this is something that gets glossed over a bit much on stories.
There were parts that felt a bit rushed towards the end. The entire DV was emotional.
If Eli doesn't already have a book, he needs one pronto.
I'm in awe with this author who's made me react with visceral emotions for what I thought was an easy and fluffy read. Good Job Emily!
I want to emphasize to people to please read the trigger warnings for this book, they are essential for this book. It's very well written and triggering.
There were parts that felt a bit rushed towards the end. The entire DV was emotional.
If Eli doesn't already have a book, he needs one pronto.
I'm in awe with this author who's made me react with visceral emotions for what I thought was an easy and fluffy read. Good Job Emily!
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
Minor: Violence, Injury/Injury detail