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book_dragon_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Tw:
- internalisierte Mysogynie
- sexualisierte Übergriffe
- Vergewaltigung
- fatshaming
- toxische Eltern
- sexualisierter Missbrauch
- Trauma
Kaden ist einfach soo toxisch, mysogyn und übergriffig. Sehr unsexy.
Aber es war unterhaltsam und Mona Kasten hat einen schönen Schreibstil.
- internalisierte Mysogynie
- sexualisierte Übergriffe
- Vergewaltigung
- fatshaming
- toxische Eltern
- sexualisierter Missbrauch
- Trauma
Kaden ist einfach soo toxisch, mysogyn und übergriffig. Sehr unsexy.
Aber es war unterhaltsam und Mona Kasten hat einen schönen Schreibstil.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
purplepink951's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I read this book for a friend and decided on two stars because of it's problematic elements.
The love interest is a "Bad Boy" who is extremely toxic not only to the main character but to his close friends too.
The relationship of the main ship is problematic as they have no boundaries from the very start.
Kaden repeatedly invades her privacy (two times) and insults her (through out all the book).
Took the liberties to slap her ass when she was intoxicated. Their conversations are poor. Whenever he asks Allie a question, it is a demand, but when Allie requires for him to answer her he simply refuses. Instead of taking accountability, the author romanticizes it.
Chapter 23 trigger warnings for mention of past sexual child abuse Allia faced (not r'ed). If it triggers you, you can skip to the next page the moment you see Anderson's name.
The author once again mentions the abuse Allia faced fron Anderson and her mother in a romanticized way, saying that Allia wouldn't have found new friends and love if not what happened because of her abusers.
The friendship between Kaden and his friends is also toxic and romanticized.
After Kaden punches Spencer , Spencer is described as such a great friend to let himself be punched in the face by Kaden .
Finally, the writing style is easy and accessible, but cringey.
The love interest is a "Bad Boy" who is extremely toxic not only to the main character but to his close friends too.
The relationship of the main ship is problematic as they have no boundaries from the very start.
Kaden repeatedly invades her privacy (two times) and insults her (through out all the book).
Took the liberties to slap her ass when she was intoxicated. Their conversations are poor. Whenever he asks Allie a question, it is a demand, but when Allie requires for him to answer her he simply refuses. Instead of taking accountability, the author romanticizes it.
Chapter 23 trigger warnings for mention of past sexual child abuse Allia faced (not r'ed). If it triggers you, you can skip to the next page the moment you see Anderson's name.
The author once again mentions the abuse Allia faced fron Anderson and her mother in a romanticized way, saying that Allia wouldn't have found new friends and love if not what happened because of her abusers.
The friendship between Kaden and his friends is also toxic and romanticized.
Finally, the writing style is easy and accessible, but cringey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Rape
a_l_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Rape and Sexual harassment
hildaahlstrand's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
books4annie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual harassment
antje's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- 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
4.0
I would love to say that I did not like this book. There are more than a few problematic scenes concerning respecting boundaries/consent. I felt very uncomfortable during these scenes, especially as the book was written in 2016 and the author should know better.
But I have to shamefully admit that Begin Again had me hooked. I could hardly pause the audiobook and was fully invested in the (unhealthy) relationship between Allie and Kaden. Was the story unique? Nope. Was it still fun? Yes!
Though I am disappointed that a German author would not choose Germany as the setting. I think there are more than enough books set at US colleges.
But I can't stay long as I am already hooked on the second book in the series!
But I have to shamefully admit that Begin Again had me hooked. I could hardly pause the audiobook and was fully invested in the (unhealthy) relationship between Allie and Kaden. Was the story unique? Nope. Was it still fun? Yes!
Though I am disappointed that a German author would not choose Germany as the setting. I think there are more than enough books set at US colleges.
But I can't stay long as I am already hooked on the second book in the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual violence