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lmf456's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
soowtie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.75
Siguiendo el hilo de bloodlines, the golden lily realmente expande el universo de la pandilla de palm spring en una historia cargada de intriga, aventura y un poco de suspenso que con cada revelación te hace querer devorar por completo el libro sin saltarte nada. El crecimiento personal de los personajes es notorio, mucho más que en la primera entrega, pero nada demasiado fuera de personaje como para sentirse forzado. Así mismo, el crecimiento de los lazos entre los personajes principales y secundarios es tan bueno y fluido, que hace que cada personaje se sienta real y un individuo importante que no solo está en la historia para mover la trama, sino para enriquecerla. Y ni que decir con la escena final... Simplemente te deja sin aliento y con ganas de leer mas para descubrir cuales serán las repercusiones de esa pequeña indulgencia que Sydney se permitió.
En conclusión, está relectura me ha recordado una vez más, los buenos personajes que son Sydney y Adrián, lo buena historia que tiene la serie y que, una vez más, no puedo esperar para leer el tercer libro.
En conclusión, está relectura me ha recordado una vez más, los buenos personajes que son Sydney y Adrián, lo buena historia que tiene la serie y que, una vez más, no puedo esperar para leer el tercer libro.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Panic attacks/disorders
laurenca's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
leahjanespeare's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
Pretty sure I love this one more than the first book and can't wait to keep going.
My one critique was Sydney's obsession with her weight (calorie and sugar intake) and looks (compared to supernatural beings??) didn't age well and it was cringy to read. At first I thought it was the product of a book written so long ago in YA. BUTTTT toward the end, Adrian actually confronts her about her eating disorder, basically, and puts her situation in perspective and reassures her that her differences are okay, and that he is worried about her. I honestly did not expect it to be acknowledged as a problem in-narrative and I hope this means Sydney will start a healthier relationship with her food and body image. And stop comparing her looks to freaking vampires. *eye roll* Sydney, you just can't do that. You are human.
My one critique was Sydney's obsession with her weight (calorie and sugar intake) and looks (compared to supernatural beings??) didn't age well and it was cringy to read. At first I thought it was the product of a book written so long ago in YA. BUTTTT toward the end, Adrian actually confronts her about her eating disorder, basically, and puts her situation in perspective and reassures her that her differences are okay, and that he is worried about her. I honestly did not expect it to be acknowledged as a problem in-narrative and I hope this means Sydney will start a healthier relationship with her food and body image. And stop comparing her looks to freaking vampires. *eye roll* Sydney, you just can't do that. You are human.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Minor: Violence
xxrosedarlingxx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Violence
TE AMO SYDNEY PERO SJDBDKBDJDBDNZNBSmelosamatic's review
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
tiana_king's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Slow and steady
Despite this book being mostly build up it was very enjoyable. I love the characters being more fleshed out and the drama of everyday life. The last couple chapters get heated so I’m excited for the next book!
Despite this book being mostly build up it was very enjoyable. I love the characters being more fleshed out and the drama of everyday life. The last couple chapters get heated so I’m excited for the next book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Kidnapping
Minor: Eating disorder and Torture
goldengirlbookclub's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Confinement, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Kidnapping
bwwilhelm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Religious bigotry