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siglerbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It takes forever to get to an answer but the pacing is done so well that the book never feels slow.
Once again, Jennifer Lynn Barnes has earned a gold star for dialogue. Every quip had me smiling. Every heartfelt confession tugged at my heart.
I don't know how the characters of Hawthorne House can be so mysterious and so loveable at the same time, but every one of them is thoroughly enjoyable.
Even though the story felt like it would have to leave loose ends, Barnes managed to wrap every mystery in a satisfying bow.
The plot may not be complex and the characters may not be the deepest you'll ever read, but I completely enjoyed every page of The Hawthorne Legacy and can't wait to dive in to book 3.
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Stalking, and Pregnancy
boundedandbookmarked's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
passionatereader78's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
carrie_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Child death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Medical trauma, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
livvmarks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
tabea1409's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
bookthief's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It was easier to follow along with the characters as we had already met them in the previous book and had gotten to know them. This made it quicker to get into the book.
Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ writing has definitely improved from her first book. The writing is more developed and detailed, making the book flow more smoothly.
The plot was brilliantly thought out. It was fast paced and intense, with twists and turns throughout the book.
The family tree is quite complicated. I really had to think about who was related to who and how to keep up with the plot.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would defo recommend to read it!
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
tays_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Drug abuse, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
simply_fran's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction and Gun violence
Minor: Miscarriage and Suicidal thoughts
faythfarrar's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury