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barocap001's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
janacc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Emotional abuse and Injury/Injury detail
siobhankeira'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
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
nutmegvotour's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Medical content, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
bbygirl21'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? Yes
4.5
I enjoyed the fact that Alana made Cal work for it when it came to getting her back. A lot of books would have the characters getting back together in the first few chapters, but they didn't in this book, and it worked out really well that they didn't.
But you can also tell Cal only ever had good intentions when it came to Alana. I really liked that Cal knew he wasn't any good for Alana until he got help, and knew he wasn't ready to get help so he did the best thing by Alana and left, even though it hurt both of them to do so.
I do think the way the town treated Cal was a bit over the top, but I know small towns are like that and they protect their people. And you can see that while Cal hated being treated that way by everyone he was once close to, he understood their reasons and set out to prove to everyone not just Alana that he wasn't out to hurt her again.
I also really loved the bond that Cal had with Alana's daughter Cami. It was really sweet to see them interact. And camo was just the sweetest little girl and so funny. The story wouldn't have been the same without Cami.
So overall I really enjoyed this final book in the trilogy and would absolutely recommend.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
marena02'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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
literarylily's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
teachreadrepeat'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
5.0
What can I say about this book except that it is perfect?? It's a bittersweet conclusion to this wonderful series.
The Kane boys have stolen my heart as a whole, but I was eagerly anticipating Cal's story and the mysterious details of his letter and Alana. Not only did I love the romance aspects (spice included!!), I also enjoy the found family in Lake Wisteria and the authentic portrayal Lauren Asher presents of alcoholism/addiction. She takes care to depict the realities of ghost who struggle and those who have to watch/love those who struggle with substance dependence. Colleen Hoover should take a page out of Asher's playbook and learn how to make broken characters who aren't also completely toxic and irredeemable. The humanity in Asher's characters is refreshing and beautiful. Cal and Alana's journey made me laugh, cry, swoon, AND curl up with warm fuzzies.
I was afraid almost 600 pages was going to be entirely unnecessary and way too long for a romance book, but I think every page fit into the plot and serve an important purpose in organically developing Cal and Lana's relationship. I also gobbled them all up in 2 days, so that should tell you something! I'm sad to see this series come to a close, but I happily await Asher's next story.
(Side note: I will forgive the sprinkling of typos due to the perfection that is Final Offer.)
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Drug abuse, Grief, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail