emilyreads15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book and series was a wild ride and it felt pretty wrapped up at the end so I’m excited to see what book 3 holds.
This one was so crazy! There was so much more action and I was very happy that most of the family no longer hated her.
Also just like Avery, my feelings were all over the place in the book. I was team Gray for so long but then I switched to Jamie and then back to Gray. I can’t decide 😭 I love them both.
For now, with the ending and the rest of the book I’m team Jameson and Grayson. But it may change next book. However, I think I already know how it’s gonna go down. Still love my Hawthorne boys though 🫶🏻
Overall I’m so excited for book 3 but a little nervous about what it entails. Also cannot wait for book 4 later this month.
SPOILERS ⬇️
Me literally waiting for Xander and Max to get together the whole book. I hope they are endgame but idk if I’m reading this wrong. But I’m still gonna hope for it 🤞
Minor: Kidnapping, Abandonment, Gun violence, and Murder
ashleynp24'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
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Murder, and Stalking
Minor: Miscarriage and Panic attacks/disorders
kimjensoo'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? No
5.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Drug use, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Addiction, Kidnapping, Murder, Gun violence, and Death
Minor: Self harm and Suicide attempt
holliesatchell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Pregnancy, Violence, Drug use, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Child death, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
inkycat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Death and Miscarriage
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Moderate: Death, Dementia, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Mental illness, Violence, Addiction, and Kidnapping
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: Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Violence, Abandonment, Addiction, Medical content, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Self harm, Stalking, Cursing, and Death of parent
abbyycadabbyy's review against another edition
4.0
I am still on the fence about Garyson Vs. Jamieson. I am leaning towards somebody, but I am not going to say who I feel once I am % sure. One thing that bothers me is that they say they don't want Avery to be another Emily, but they are also putting her in the same situation... I feel like that has a little bit of sway as to why Grayson back down from Avery.
There was one thing I have to say about this book plot twists that bothered me. I felt that every single plot twist in the book was the same. They were all about
Spoiler
characters being related. Like for real every character in the book be having a huge family that has something to do with the Hawthrone's in some way shape or formI liked how we got more insight about Avery's family and her upbringing. A lot of how she was raised played into how she handles herself and others in the books. One thing though, in the first book I felt Avery's reactions were a little more guanine, whereas in this book I felt like she had no reaction to anything.
Will be starting the last book Right now. Kinda sad for it to end.
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence and Stalking
Minor: Miscarriage, Abandonment, Addiction, and Pregnancy
sameeha_r05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Minor: Abandonment
alisonreadsitall's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Secondary to the mystery aspect, there is a love triangle still brewing between Avery, Jameson, and Grayson. I know the obvious choice might be Jameson, but I am definitely Team Grayson! ☺️
Definitely read this series if you enjoyed Knives Out!
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Infidelity