Consequences (Consequences, #1) in Flirty and Dirty Book Blog

Nov 20, 2012 Kayla rated it it was amazing

Where do I start? Instead of giving you the background of the novel I am going to give you my reaction only.

I stumbled upon a group on Goodreads labeled Consequences Support Group and it immediately sparked my interest. I purchased the book with barely skimming the description. I figured if it already has a support group it must be worth reading. I went into this book blind and I’m glad I did because I might have been a little scared.

Aleatha Romig is a literary genius. I have experienced happine Where do I start? Instead of giving you the background of the novel I am going to give you my reaction only.

I stumbled upon a group on Goodreads labeled Consequences Support Group and it immediately sparked my interest. I purchased the book with barely skimming the description. I figured if it already has a support group it must be worth reading. I went into this book blind and I’m glad I did because I might have been a little scared.

Aleatha Romig is a literary genius. I have experienced happiness, love, lust, fear, and sadness from books, never can I say that I experienced them all at once.

“God she hated the dance. A blow to the cheek one minute and discussing a romantic getaway the next. It was the one step forward, two steps back waltz. She wanted to scream. Sitting on the side of the bed, Claire allowed herself tears and swallowed”

I felt like I was experiencing moments bipolar/Stockholm Syndrome/multiple personality from page to page. One minute I would be in fear, in tears, afraid to turn the page, then the next I was saying ‘oh well it can’t be THAT bad’. Yes this book is a total and utter mindf*ck. Romig blew my mind away. I cannot imagine how she created Claire and Tony. Speaking of Tony….

Follow my rules: number one, do as you are told, do not divulge personal information, actions have consequences, appearances are of vital importance, and public failure is not an option.

He is cold. He is kind. He hurts. He heals. He is calculating. He is thoughtful. He is beautiful. He is ruthless. He is a fantasy. He is a nightmare. I do not think I ever understood the definition of the word paradox until Tony found his way into my heart and my fears. He is by favorite the most fascinating character I have ever had a pleasure of reading about. The lines between love and hate were so blurred it was no wonder Claire had to find a way to adapt.

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one that is most adaptable to change.”
- Charles Darwin

No truer quote could ever begin to describe Claire and the her journey. I have read other opinions of her ‘putting’ up with Tony’s treatment but she is one of the smartest heroines in a book today. There were moments when her pain was so real I found myself living those emotions. My heart ached for her in ways I’m not sure I can describe. All of her actions made sense. To have imagined her handling Tony in any other way would have been such a disservice to this book.

Consequences is a book that stayed with me for days. I finished it around 4 in the morning. Fell asleep for 2 hours and awoke because I couldn’t get Tony or Claire out of my head. I immediately started book 2 ‘Truth’. I also preached about this series to anyone willing to listen to me. I am a very emotional reader but I have never experienced a more intense reaction to a book as much as I have about Consequences.

Infinite* There is no rating that could properly convey my absolute love of this book. It is a must read!
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Oct 15, 2012 Sandra Cortez rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

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You need a mindfu&$ every now and then. If you are in need of one bump this on your TBR list.

This is not for the faint of heart! Anthony Rawlings is controlling, manipulative, calculating, emotionally and physically abusive. For Tony every act has a consequence. This was compared to Sleeping with the Enemy meets SITD and I completely agree. There were many times I had tears because I could feel the pain, control and ago ...more

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Jul 17, 2013 Robin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: dark-romance

Wow. This was a truly dark, and powerfully emotional book. Aleatha Romig kept me riveted. I am so impressed with her writing style. When I first read the synopsis, I didn't know if I would even like this story. It seemed so disturbing. While there are some parts that are difficult, it's didn't leave me feeling disturbed. It was deep and compelling. This is not a light fluffy romance. If that is what you are hoping for, then you should not read this book. It messes with your mind. I had to keep g ...more

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Dec 19, 2012 The Wife Reads rated it it was amazing

Shelves: top-favorite, love-it-major-hangover

Oh my god!!! Now I understand the reviews I read early on...this is not a love story! I was deluded into believing that somewhere deep inside the black eyes was love! This is revenge at its finest. I still love the good tony but I love the fighting Claire more. Cant wait to read the next book!

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Jan 17, 2013 Amanda rated it really liked it

This book made me so angry, yet I could not put it down. It is an emotional roller coaster full of twists and turns and the ending left me wondering how someone could be so evil. Can't wait to start on Truth to find out what will happen next. ...more

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Jun 17, 2013 Evelia rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013

WTF did I just spend the last couple of days reading???? I DISLIKE him soo much!!! There's no way in my mind he could redeem himself at all!!! I might need some time before I jump in to the next one.

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Feb 22, 2013 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

Soooo I hated Tony in this book because if the things he does but this book does keep you on your toes. This book is nothing but a mind fck but I loved it.

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Mar 31, 2013 StacyHgg rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2013, library-kindle, dark-reads

Consequences by Althea Romig

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This was a crazy dark book. AND IT IS NOT A ROMANCE. It is more of a dark psychological thriller. I read it back in Dec 2013 and I plan on reading the rest of the series, it was a wild ride. A bit too wordy at times, I think it could have been told in about 100 less pages so I am taking a star off for that alone. Besides that it was a phenomenal read and I highly recommend it to fans of dark reads. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

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Dec 06, 2012 Amanda Lee Disheveled Book Blog rated it it was amazing

review to come after my mind slows down. Also its 12:15 am and I have so much adrenalin pumping at the moment that I want...no...I HAVE/NEED to start book two now. And Tony, you are so far gone for me right now I hope Claire can Bring you down.

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