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Broken Bonds by J. Bree

28 reviews

spookynat's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

overall really solid. it just needs a good copyedit. the story itself was pretty emotional and tense for a lot of the novel, as oli tries to keep a tight grip on herself against her bonds trying to both break her down and (later) try to be gentle with her (well, some of them anyway). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, and Abandonment

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Police brutality, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

n0v3d's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I found Oli to to be such a let down as a main female protagonist. She's all thought and no action. Never once did she try to plan this grand escape to get away after being found. She says f*ck constantly or "I could die". She's 19 but acts like she's 13, which makes sense to the story given the age she ran away. It makes for very boring and repetitive internal dialogue. The biggest problem I had with this book was Oli hiding her power from the reader the WHOLE book (expect the last chapter). I get her hiding it from those around her but it doesn't make sense to hide it from the reader. I think it would have made the character easier to understand and empathize with, if we as the reader knew her ability. I know the author probably did this to build suspense for but doesn't offer any value, imo. Lastly, I would consider this book to be a YA for sure which I don't think it's marketed that way. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual assault

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Violence, Vomit, and Abortion

shinyfox's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I had forgotten how annoying the fmc is in this book. Whining and always mentioning her power and that she can't wait to run away, and boy they'd be sorry if she could use her power... very repetitive. But I remember the rest of the series getting better, here's hoping I remember right!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Blood, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Miscarriage and Abortion

g1a_'s review

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Cried, laughed, the end was so tense, loved it. Hate Nox ✌️. Atlas (ma lav), also bonus point for Gabe and Gryphon 😛

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, and Vomit

fromlindenmere's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Moderate: Drug use

autumnwitch14's review

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, and War

Moderate: Confinement, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Car accident, Abortion, and Sexual harassment

whatkatyread87's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Alright, ends on a cliffy, but overall a pretty good PNR novel. Reverse harem for you spicy readers but minimal spice in this one, but definitely lots of language. Loved the audiobook narrator. Really looking forward to seeing more of the Gifts and watching Oli’s story play out. I’m loving her friendship with Sage.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical trauma, Car accident, Abortion, and Death of parent

carsons1996's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It felt like the story really only started in the last 10 pages, but it definitely made me want to continue the series. The complexities of this society of magic users and their connections to each other was interesting to read and I'm left definitely wanting more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Rape, Violence, Vomit, Mass/school shootings, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism

Minor: Alcohol

sfdogmom's review against another edition

challenging dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Vomit

witcheep's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The main character is wrapped in a mystery that just keeps growing the more we learn about her. She is put in a situation where the control of her own life is taken away from her (and it is very distressing to read about it), but she hints that she can manage it and will take her freedom the first chance she gets. I'm interested in finding out what the mystery of her will unfurl into in the sequel(s).

The book left me quite disappointed, though. Mostly I just wish we would have learned more about the FMC's mysterious past and gift in this first book already. Her Bonds are acting very toxic towards her, mist of them restricting her freedom and choises to the extent of kidnapping and treating her in a nearly hostile way even when thwy allow her a little freedom. There is also some university life material that feels unnecessary filler to me: I just want to learn about the mystery, not dwell in the FMC:s crave for normalcy when she clearly is something extraordinary.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Kidnapping

Moderate: Bullying, Physical abuse, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Trafficking, and Death of parent