V’s Reviews > Saving Sunflower > Status Update

I’ve been stuck at this part for a minute and I can’t find the will to get through this sex scene. There’s no way an argument about accountability, communication, transparency, and respect should be taking place while he’s roughly fucking and spanking Claudette because she (FINALLY) calls him on his bullshit.

Mind you he’s said point blank “I don’t do girlfriends” knowing her first everything is him.

The writing is phenomenal!

The characters on the other hand are FRUSTRATING—I don’t like that every time Claudette brings up legitimate grievances + criticisms of Dominic, he gets angry + turns to moment into sex. Rough sex at that. He has some major trauma that needs to get resolved with a therapist, not a naive, sheltered 18yo virgin. Her mind is so warped she can’t even confide in her best friend.

The writing is beautiful though. Even though the scenes are kind of mundane so far, the flow between Claudette and Dominic and the other characters in the story makes it feel like much more is happening. The author did excellent work on this so far.

I feel like I’m reading on tiptoe every time Claudette interacts with Dominic. He has a very imposing and intense air that understandably makes Claudette nervous, especially given that she’s probably 18 or 19 and comes from a sheltered life. Dominic has definitely let his history color his present. Even though he’s savvy? he struggles to match Claudette emotionally and struggles to manage himself emotionally.

I keep forgetting this isn’t 2005 until the mentions of Bluetooth, music streaming, and Drake’s music.

I love this so far but girl heed Autumn’s warning please!!! I get it but please 😬

Liking this set up so far…