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I agree, there’s no need to show the backstory this way. I’ve seen some comments talking about why complain when this is what we’ve been waiting for, but showing the grape scenes like that and as you say using it just for smut is uncalled for. It didn’t need to be explicitly portrayed like this.
100% agree. well said.
What makes it even worse is when the author doesn’t treat the subject with the gravity it deserves. Instead of exploring the trauma, consequences, and impact on the victim, the scene is written in a way that feels fetishized or designed for shock value. At that point, it stops serving the story and starts feeling exploitative. Sensitive topics can be portrayed without turning them into entertainment