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creepynativekid'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
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
jordyyy101'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
4.25
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Torture, and Abandonment
marleyjade123'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Sexual violence, and Blood
kenzie_simone456's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gore and Torture
kylasmv15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
cristina_reading24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
savage_book_review's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thus far, this book has had the best narrators of the series. Both voices finally match the characters perfectly, and their inflections and changes in tone to give voice to other characters are all strong enough to stand out, but not so over the top that they ruin the mood. I'd STILL like to see them voice the lines of their character in their opposing chapters; I just think it makes sense! But the performances were good enough in this one that I wasn't as bothered.
The audio does make the story feel slower in pace than the physical read, and overall it does seem like there is less action (but there is plenty of 'action' đ) in this one, so there are moments where it is easy to zone out. But then, that's good when you're using the books to relax! And it's definitely an easy listen.
I guess I'm not as drawn to this one as the 'good boy/bad girl' dynamic isn't my favourite (I prefer the other way around). But still, the characterisation is good and I like the way it doesn't feel too stereotypical or trope-y, while still playing off of those things.
One more to go (Crossed isn't on the freebie list, sadly...)!
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Gore, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Drug abuse, Abandonment, and Alcohol
rachelmoss2017's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
leighlo_'s review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Evie is definitely my favorite villain so far!! She is not even morally grey, she is morally black. I feel like sheâs been the first TRUE villain in this series, one that really doesnât deserve a redemption, but yet you are still rooting for her.
The spice between her and Nick was spicingggg. I think theyâve had the spiciest scenes so far that Iâve listened to (yes there is a đ« scene, but the chair scene in the cottage was also đ„”). Also their banter and chemistry was amazing. They had me laughing out loud.
I found it hard to believe that Evie didnât automatically suspect Nick as being undercover though from the beginning. Yes, she had doubts about his true identity, but I felt like she blindly trusted him. Her first thought wasnât that he could possibly be undercover and that was just out of character for her. Otherwise I loved the rest of it. The pacing was great and the ending was so cute and sweet.
âFor someone who doesnât believe in romance, youâre irritatingly good at it.â
- Wizard of Oz
- Sheâs the villain
- Age gap (8 years)
- Calls her âsweetheartâ and âpretty girlâ
- Forced proximity
- Witty banter
- Black cat x golden retriever
- Spice: đ¶ïžđ¶ïžđ¶ïž.5/5
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
hannnataco's review against another edition
Graphic: Drug use, Gore, and Violence