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A review by book_lover_irl
Until Death Do Us Part by Adelaide Forrest
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I have struggled immensely with this series. Hold on because I’m not holding back.
I straight up LOATHE the MMC. He is a piece of sh!t husband and narcissistic sociopath with zero redeeming qualities. I get that dark, brooding, obsessive alpha males are sexy MMCs but this guy… just NO. His treatment of the FMC, his wife and supposedly soulmate, is beyond horrific.
SPOILERS ON THE WAY
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rapes, abuses, tortures, drugs, brands, gaslights, lies, and has zero regard for her bodily autonomy. He places trackers (unknown to her) in her body, has sex with her while she’s unconscious / drugged, gives her fertility meds against her wishes, refuses to use condoms or give her birth control. I can tolerate a lot of things. Not this.
Consent is important. Even when it’s consensual non-consent, at least there is the illusion of consent. This was straight up rape in books 1-4.
I read a lot of spicy smut and usually enjoy dark reads but this was 110% over the top. Not sure how I made it through the series when I found the majority of it so disturbing. Wouldn’t recommend unless you are truly enjoy the darkest black of darks.
I straight up LOATHE the MMC. He is a piece of sh!t husband and narcissistic sociopath with zero redeeming qualities. I get that dark, brooding, obsessive alpha males are sexy MMCs but this guy… just NO. His treatment of the FMC, his wife and supposedly soulmate, is beyond horrific.
SPOILERS ON THE WAY
Throughout the series, the MMC …
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
rapes, abuses, tortures, drugs, brands, gaslights, lies, and has zero regard for her bodily autonomy. He places trackers (unknown to her) in her body, has sex with her while she’s unconscious / drugged, gives her fertility meds against her wishes, refuses to use condoms or give her birth control. I can tolerate a lot of things. Not this.
Consent is important. Even when it’s consensual non-consent, at least there is the illusion of consent. This was straight up rape in books 1-4.
I read a lot of spicy smut and usually enjoy dark reads but this was 110% over the top. Not sure how I made it through the series when I found the majority of it so disturbing. Wouldn’t recommend unless you are truly enjoy the darkest black of darks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail