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notamouse's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Addiction
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Gun violence, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
shaykay's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
hayleyjhe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
It takes me out of the story. I wanted a simple, easy read, and this was just poorly written angst wrapped in a reverse harem plot.
The booktok account who suggested this to me made it sounds exciting, but it was predictable and not overly enjoyable. The story had a lot of opportunity to delve into some world building, setting up some more complex scenarios and instead it was just some characters which were average at best having a lot of sex. I am all for sex in a book, but I want to earn the smut, you know?
Anyway, would not reccommend.
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, and Gaslighting
Minor: Gun violence and Abortion
tianabooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The beginning was anticipated and I immediately appreciated how headstrong Braxton was; the clash between her and the guys brought a lot of tension and created interesting banter. I mean, the dudes were awful to her at first but we all know this was going to change eventually. Although there seemed to be an 'insta-lust' component, it didn't really bother me. The more mature scenes were done well; a lot of steam and multiple explicit scenes. I liked the synesthetic part - it was an interesting take on the condition and the descriptions were done well. The significance of the title was pretty sweet as well as well as the epilogue! An epilogue after some time, beautiful.
The issues for me were more dynamic and structure based. Even though there are three (3) guys, emphasis seemed to be primarily on one of them, with the other two feeling more like extra features instead of solid parts of the 'harem' dynamic. For example, the large conflict at the later part of the book revolved around that guy. On top of it, we got the backstory of one of the guys at the 90% point of the book, AFTER the resolution of the twist/main issue. It didn't feel as significant at that point, which is a sad thing to say because it was pretty serious. There was SO much miscommunication, lack of willingness to discuss anything, tantrums thrown by multiple characters. It became a tad bit 'too much'.
I would've also liked to see more of the concert atmosphere, the audience vibes, the adrenaline rush since it is a rockstar-romance book. But that is a more personal preference.
In general, the writing was good and I know there are people who loved this, which is absolutely fine! I just had some issues with it. :)
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Minor: Drug use, Pedophilia, and Pregnancy
toxic religious communityfatkidatheartreads's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting