![]() For me, this wasn’t a true dark romance because their love wasn’t ever dark. Slowly they start to rely on each other, talk through their memories, give up their truths and find moments of escape from the horrors they’re forced to endure. The first part of the book is a truly horrific situation. Every day is violent, ugly, and hopeless. They’re stuck with each other in the worst of circumstances. ![]() When red lights follow Dean and pull him over, the nightmare begins and Cora and Dean find themselves chained in a basement by a deranged killer.Ĭora and Dean have no way out. Dean picks her up and off they go, sparring and insulting each other on the car ride home. But, she knows he’ll get up and come help her. She’s known Dean for fifteen years and they’ve never gotten along. Cora calls Mandy’s fiancé, the guy she hates most in the world, Dean. ![]() It’s super late and she’s got limited options. ![]() She quickly realizes that her wallet was stolen and she needs to call a friend for a ride. Cora ends up staying out late, well past when her sister and friends left and she decides to call a cab to take her home. ![]() Warning, many, many triggers, including rape.Ĭora is at a bar celebrating her sister Mandy’s birthday. This book has been making the rounds in a few of my book groups for the last few months. I finally decided to give it a try. Still Beating is a heart-breaking, uncomfortable, provocative and brilliant read. ![]()
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