This book romanticizes abuse, manipulation, and toxicity. These things should NOT be romanticized and there should be trigger warnings, since it was filled with a lot of things people can get triggered with.
Oh my goodness gracious! This was the best Wattpad book I have ever read. I really suggest it if you’re into enemies to lovers, fast burn romance, and degrading love ones.
It was a perfect mix of mafia and romance, without getting sappy. I really appreciate the emotional maturity we see grow in the characters.
The only thing that I would have to say bad about the book is the main girl character, Evelyn, was portrayed as a damsel in distress in some chapters. Other than that 10/10, would read again.
(Read on Wattpad) This book had me wondering whether or not to stop at times. But I didn’t and I’m glad. The love interests in this story first give an interesting dynamic to each other but then you realize. They are toxic for each other. T-O-X-I-C. This is what made me think I should stop. I simply thought they would definitely turn out like Evies parents (abusive father, drug using mother.) They were unhealthy. But I kept going and as they kept pushing each other away again and again, I started to realize. They weren’t Evie’s parents in the slightest. While Sebastian may have started like her father, he changed through this series. When Evie started making the same mistakes as her mother, he helped her through it. And suddenly they weren’t as toxic. They were perfect for each other, a king and queen. But they continued to break and struggle, but I’m convinced they will only find their way back to healing each other.
And then there’s the fact of Evie’s undeniable depression and sadness. Told told through such vivid eyes, you could tell it comes from a place of truth. The author has said she struggles with depression. Evie is a reflection of the authors thoughts and feelings, I can tell. I’ve never quite read something so real and emotional and it makes me hurt knowing how some people hurt like this.
I’m forever glad I kept reading. This book changed me. I greatly wish for the author of this story to find happiness. xx
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I read this when I was like 14/15 and I LIVED for it. I reread it and realized how fucked up it was like my god was I okay mentally sophomore year of highschool??? It’s so twisted and dark and not even in a way that could be romanticized like it’s straight up abusive. Writing is still really good and I do still kind of love the book but it’s definitely not something that should be praised for the romantic aspect.
This was a middle school favorite of mine. After rereading it five years later I have to admit that not only was it WAY darker than I remember but writing and story itself probably deserves three stars. But as I’m biased.... it’s getting four. :)
Had to find this and give a review as a cheers to my old wattpad days! I remember reading this like three times when I was 15 and the story hasn’t left my mind yet. Chef’s kiss.
This was not okay. Can y'all please NOT romanticise mental and physical abuse?! It was the first book where I desperately wanted the girl to escape and run away from the boy, I didn't want the boy to be the main character,I literally hoped someone else was and he would come along soon. And I don't believe that the girl actually loved the boy. GIRL HOW CAN YOU LOVE SOMEONE WHO BERATES YOU AND MAKES YOU FEEL WORTHLESS. The story doesn't make sense AT ALL. I was disappointed a LOT.
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