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chi__'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
3.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Violence, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent
cranberry10088'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: Toxic relationship and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, and Death of parent
tessamcevan'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
3.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing, and Alcohol
linnylionheart'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? No
1.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
julee_melii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Death of parent and Pregnancy
Moderate: Drug use and Violence
Minor: Grief
jelkebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Anyway, this might come as a surprise to some people but I actually quite liked James and Ruby within this book. I know in my previous reviews I wasn't too crazy about their love story, but I did like them in this book. I just feel like Mona Kasten decided to leave them alone in this book, which made them feel less toxic and more cute. I do want to say that both do still have drama going on, but their relationship isn't constantly on the rocks in this one. It felt refreshing, and when they were talking about being madly in love with each other, I could actually believe them.
However, the drama with the side characters is still just as problematic as in the first two books. Especially because things go completely unchallenged or are forgiven almost immediately, which lessens their impact. However, some of them are also just really petty and stupid. It made me roll my eyes quite a bit while reading.
Overall, this book (just like the rest of the series) just isn't well written. We get quite a few different perspectives throughout this book and it is nearly impossible to distinguish between them, which is especially odd because they are such different people. Their inner monologue just managed to sound the exact same. Characters could also be quite inconsistent at times. They'd just do things that wouldn't make sense for their character just because it would cause more drama. It got a bit annoying. So yeah, I don't really recommend this one but also don't really regret reading it.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Grief