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Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh

23 reviews

averyturner's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

uh excuse me the CLIFFHANGER!!? WHO DOES THAT!! also petition to assassinate teddy lynch :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy

mention of child rape briefly.

josisreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse

tlevinia10's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny sad

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail

tarafague's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism

jadejulissaa's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• 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

4.75

This series! Just reading the first two already has my whole freakin heart.

Make sure you have Keeping 13 nearby when you begin Binding 13, because I PROMISE you will not be able to wait to purchase the second book. I made the mistake of purchasing Binding 13 and was so upset that I didn’t get the second book that I ended up buying it on my kindle because I was too frantic to figure out what the hell was going on.

Shannon and Johnny have my freaking heart; I went through a rollercoaster of emotions. This book is so well written with components of everything that I swear I’ve never laughed so hard out loud and cried so much so many times, my emotions were really all over the place. I’ve never been a fan of slow burns, but this one I’ll read again and again. Binding 13 is a slower-paced read, whereas Keeping 13 is medium-paced. I thoroughly enjoyed these two; their stories are both heartbreaking and beautiful.

Shannon starts at Tommen College after having a difficult time at her previous schools and being bullied her entire life, and on her first day there, she meets rugby star Johnny Kavanagh. From the shy and lonely life, she was living with her five brothers and the home she was born into; her life begins to turn around in the most unexpected ways.

⚠️TW: child abuse but I swear... finish both books it’ll be worth it.

You already know I love my mains, but I adore my side characters, GIBSIE! God, I love him so much and Claire, the two best friends of the two main protagonists. SURPRISE SURPRISE! the final book is about them.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse

hoping4thebest's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Fire/Fire injury

taylorimbey's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

4.0

I wish the characters were a bit older, like university level because they feel older at times. But I enjoyed the slow burn tension between Johnny and Shannon. Because she’s so young and they are at that time in their lives where you’re experiencing big changes and picking the path you want to venture down, the tension of holding back feelings is understandable rather than annoying. I also love Gibsie as a side character. This book can be a bit heavy at times and his humor brings in a nice bit of levity. 

Likes:

• Slow burn, will-they-won’t-they
• Humor/Banter - especially from Gibsie
• “Who hurt you?”
• Set in Ireland - love the slang

Dislikes:

• How young the characters are
• Both the moms in this book drive me up the wall 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts

kamillaweka's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism and Vomit

Minor: Drug abuse

lizziethebookdragon's review against another edition

emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Blood, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Outing, and Sexual harassment

oceaneguayvezina's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

5.0

A MILLION FUCKING STARS WOULDN’T BE ENOUGH FOR THIS BOOK!!!! I am officially broken. For good. Beyond repair. I may even die just from thinking about this book. This story is not an happy ever after (at least not this book). I went through a roller coaster of emotions. Sad, happy, laughing, crying, cringing.. I had it all. Overall, one of the best book I’ve ever read. The story was beautifully written, and didn’t feel like a ya book at all. Even Shannon, who was only 15-16, was so mature. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail