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ruthad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
I understand that addicts lie, and I understand that their friends and family have to be borderline rude and apply tough love and not fumble to support them and push them into getting better and wanting to get better, but the way Lau and Ryke made a bet on Lily was so demeaning. And they have been very demeaning toward Lily a lot of time, even more, in the past two books, and it's quite annoying and frustrating. Especially Ryke. He is better in this book, and he now treats Lily better, and I understand that he did that because he was protective of Lauren, but you can be protective and not be a complete piece of shit and a complete asshole toward someone who is also struggling.
The relationship between Ryke and Daisy really rob me the wrong way. I know that she is been physically described as having a really grown body but as a quote-on-quote legal adult of 21 years old, all the flirting and sexual undertone between Ryke and Daisy should have never happened. The author could have perfectly made a friend-to-lover relationship between Ryke and Daisy without all of that. An age gap of 5 years is completely fine when there is no minor involved. And yeah Lauren reprimanded Ryke and he is now only friends with Daisy, and nothing will probably happen until she is legally an adult, but all of that was very borderline and uncalled for, in my opinion. They could have had a cute simple friendship without all of that flirtation and sexually related anything.
Connor and Rose are so cute. I love them, nothing bad to say about their relationship. But all the scenes where they are arguing and the rest of the group are simply watching always get me like π§πΏββοΈπ§πΏπ§πΏββοΈ.
Graphic: Sexual content, Vomit, and Alcohol
The way they let a sixteen-year-old go to spring break with tone of alcohol and shitty drunk man, and tried to make it okay because they would keep an eye on her. But also tried to make girl Stephanie (or wtv her name was) look like an ass because she REFUSED to serve rhum cocktail to a MINOR (even if her intention were not all pur) made me gasp. Also how they dragged an alcoholic to a party animal destination also fucked with me. But all went for his throat went he vomited because they taught he drank while it was his alcohol-infused fish. Make it make sense. When Lauren met his biological mom was heartbreaking. Like WOMEN, he did nothing to you. I get her, his dap took advantage of her while she was a minor, he SA her, she has all the right to resent him, but poor baby Laurent, that moment ... and how Lily consoled him. They really wanted me to cry.marine2907's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Sexual content, Vomit, Stalking, Abortion, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
agnesbebon's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Abortion, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
ecravens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
ruthhmarieereads'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
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
az_makro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book still focuses on Lilly and Loren developing and growing. Although their relationship and growth are not what kept me reading. I just love all the side characters. They really bring the story to life. I am totally hyped to now read Kiss the Sky and especially Hothouse Flower.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
gswagatron'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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Stalking, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
s33'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 Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
cheffreckles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Alcohol
v_sb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Sexual assault and Alcohol