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andehubs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book is terrible. Very cliche and down right cringy. I suffered through because everyone says book 2 and so on are so much better. I more than once found myself sighing and rolling my eyes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
lia_lee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Hate crime, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
pagesbeforesunrise's review against another edition
bad. bully trope but like almost school-wide which I can't stand, and the writing is cringe
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence
reading_kim_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Minor: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
courto21's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Interesting premise but I hate the non consensual touching
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
rasbneon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, Car accident, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
jadenoelle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
thatsillygoose's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Characters = 3
Setting = 4
Writing = 3
Plot = 3
Intrigue = 4
Enjoyment = 4
(3.5/5.0 overall)
A quick, interesting, if slightly questionable read. If you're reading reviews then you know this book has bullying. A LOT of it. In pretty much every single form it comes in. If that bothers you, then you will not enjoy this book. If you can get past it/remember it's a fictional story, I think the book is a pretty good read.
Characters: Tory & Darcy are fun characters and I enjoyed how the authors developed their separate POVs. It only takes a few chapters to feel like you know them and how they are different from one another. All of the other characters, however, are very one-dimensional. I was surprised at how much I hated some of the characters - but that is how you're supposed to feel.
Plot & Setting: I wish Solaria and Zodiac Academy were explained more, but there isn't really the time or place for it. The entire book takes place over just two (?) weeks so the readers are kept in the dark about things just as much as Tory & Darcy. I'm hoping we learn more as the series goes on.
Overall, if you don't mind the bullying, and you're a fan of this genre, a worthwhile read.
Setting = 4
Writing = 3
Plot = 3
Intrigue = 4
Enjoyment = 4
(3.5/5.0 overall)
A quick, interesting, if slightly questionable read. If you're reading reviews then you know this book has bullying. A LOT of it. In pretty much every single form it comes in. If that bothers you, then you will not enjoy this book. If you can get past it/remember it's a fictional story, I think the book is a pretty good read.
Characters: Tory & Darcy are fun characters and I enjoyed how the authors developed their separate POVs. It only takes a few chapters to feel like you know them and how they are different from one another. All of the other characters, however, are very one-dimensional. I was surprised at how much I hated some of the characters - but that is how you're supposed to feel.
Plot & Setting: I wish Solaria and Zodiac Academy were explained more, but there isn't really the time or place for it. The entire book takes place over just two (?) weeks so the readers are kept in the dark about things just as much as Tory & Darcy. I'm hoping we learn more as the series goes on.
Overall, if you don't mind the bullying, and you're a fan of this genre, a worthwhile read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual harassment
seattlehols16's review against another edition
I’m not a big bully romance person and I’m especially not a “all they are is horrible and awful and humiliating to me but damn they are still so HOOOTTT” person. After reading other reviews, it sounds like it might get better, but I’m not willing to wade through the misogyny, abuse, and weird power dynamics to get to it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, and Physical abuse
kimberlyyyreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I feel conflicted (like literally everyone who picked this book up 😭).
I wanted a crazy-ass read and that’s exactly what this was. Half the time I was going like “huh?” And the other time I was going like “fuck.”
For anyone who is curious about this book and is like I want to pick it up! Literally go into this with NO expectations. Everything is crazily unhinged and WILD.
The writing style, world building, and characters are quite something! 😀
There was this one scene where one of the Twins was being asked about her ethnicity and she goes, “Our Latina looks had served us more than one occasion like this.”
I fr had to pause and ask myself, “FR?”
I swear they seem like twins that would identify as “spicy Latinas” and to that I say:
“Mi gente Latino ✊” (ikyk).
I don’t trust a single character in this series.
Not Orion and ESPECIALLY none of the heir boys. They’re spoiled brats that need to be kicked down SEVERAL notches.
Also wtf is up with the lack of consent? These girls were not only being bullied BUT experiencing different forms of SA & Sexual Harassment.
I swear to god, I had the urge to call the authorities over the lack of consent. Like grown ass professors TOO were assaulting people. And everyone just acted like it was normal, like HELLO???
I will continue reading since I truly am a chismosa at heart.
I wanted a crazy-ass read and that’s exactly what this was. Half the time I was going like “huh?” And the other time I was going like “fuck.”
For anyone who is curious about this book and is like I want to pick it up! Literally go into this with NO expectations. Everything is crazily unhinged and WILD.
The writing style, world building, and characters are quite something! 😀
There was this one scene where one of the Twins was being asked about her ethnicity and she goes, “Our Latina looks had served us more than one occasion like this.”
I fr had to pause and ask myself, “FR?”
I swear they seem like twins that would identify as “spicy Latinas” and to that I say:
“Mi gente Latino ✊” (ikyk).
I don’t trust a single character in this series.
Not Orion and ESPECIALLY none of the heir boys. They’re spoiled brats that need to be kicked down SEVERAL notches.
Also wtf is up with the lack of consent? These girls were not only being bullied BUT experiencing different forms of SA & Sexual Harassment.
I swear to god, I had the urge to call the authorities over the lack of consent. Like grown ass professors TOO were assaulting people. And everyone just acted like it was normal, like HELLO???
I will continue reading since I truly am a chismosa at heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment