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onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
Moderate: Racial slurs and Violence
smartcookiesca'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder
thekrujue's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
lags2much'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
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Kidnapping
jamie_cruz's review
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Death
Minor: Kidnapping
bookish_meli'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Racism
cass_cgallegos's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and Grief
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I read the All the King’s Men duology as a buddy read with some close friends in December, and the buddy read commentary was EXCELLENT. Unfortunately, it was also much better than the books for me.
Lennix and Maxim come from very different worlds, but a chance encounter puts them on a collision course that spans decades.
I could not stand this one. It read like a bad telenovela (an insult to telenovelas) and was loaded with inaccuracies my pedantic self found frankly insulting.
If you don’t mind heavy political overtones (and can ignore factual errors) and want something with tons of drama, you may enjoy these more. I know I do have friends who love them!
CW: Violence; kidnapping; trauma; grief
Graphic: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, and Grief
imskylow's review
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
bribreez'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
4.5
The second book in the “All The King’s Men” duology, with Lennix and Maxim back again, and of course, danger and suspense picking right up in the beginning of the story! The first book was a culmination of the years since Maxim and Lennix first met at the protest against Cade Energy a.k.a. Maxim’s dad, and the subsequent years following both Maxim and Lennix into their adult lives and careers. Through some tumultuous times, Lennix and Maxim managed to find their way back to each other, only for them to ripped away in the most unexpected and difficult ways possible! The cliffhanger from the first book had me wanting to know what would happen to Lennix and wondering what would Maxim do in order to ensure the safety and return of his beloved?! Kennedy Ryan continued to surprise me, kept me on edge, and all sorts of emotions while reading this book! So much more than a romance book, this story delved into a variety of topics, and I was impressed yet again.
Graphic: Death and Kidnapping