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A review by 13rebecca13
Can you take it? by S.C. Arlette
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was a wild ride.
When Izel's roommate is murdered, seemingly by a serial killer known at the Ghostface Killer, SSA Agent Richard Reynolds called onto the case and instructed to keep an eye on Izel because she may know more than she lets on. It turns out that her background and upbringing may bring her closer to the case than anyone could expect.
This book is a dark romance and for me, the thriller aspect of this book was absolutely fantastic. The twists were incredible and blew my mind. It was a slow starter and I did have to suspend belief for a little bit all for the purpose of entertainment but I found that I didn't care about that because I was enjoying the story so much. It was dark, emotional and heartbreaking.
When it came to the romance part between Izel and Richard I just wish there was a bit more build up and I could FEEL their feelings develop but I appreciate that there wouldn't be enough time for that. The scenes that we got between them were beautiful.
I am a thriller lover first and foremost and what I usually dislike when it comes to dark romance, is that a lot (or at least the majority of the ones I've read!) focus more on the romance and not the plot of whatever crime etc is going on. This was a brilliant combination of both and I am excited to read more by this author.
When Izel's roommate is murdered, seemingly by a serial killer known at the Ghostface Killer, SSA Agent Richard Reynolds called onto the case and instructed to keep an eye on Izel because she may know more than she lets on. It turns out that her background and upbringing may bring her closer to the case than anyone could expect.
This book is a dark romance and for me, the thriller aspect of this book was absolutely fantastic. The twists were incredible and blew my mind. It was a slow starter and I did have to suspend belief for a little bit all for the purpose of entertainment but I found that I didn't care about that because I was enjoying the story so much. It was dark, emotional and heartbreaking.
When it came to the romance part between Izel and Richard I just wish there was a bit more build up and I could FEEL their feelings develop but I appreciate that there wouldn't be enough time for that. The scenes that we got between them were beautiful.
I am a thriller lover first and foremost and what I usually dislike when it comes to dark romance, is that a lot (or at least the majority of the ones I've read!) focus more on the romance and not the plot of whatever crime etc is going on. This was a brilliant combination of both and I am excited to read more by this author.