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steffandbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Death of parent
freckledandchey's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Drug abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
aelin4's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
niareads's review against another edition
2.0
the writing reminds me of those high-school wattpad romance..🤷🏻♀️ too many things going on (brie, lacey, ashley, dia&finn, parents omg should i keep going?) so the book doesn't feel personal to xavier and vee
AND how could they brushed off the harder topics like it was nothing???? hello? almost getting raped? literal defamation? pedophilia? HUH??????
i'm not scared of darker topics but the way they deal with said darker topics is not cutting it
all TW and darker topics aside, it was honestly not that bad and i'd even say cute and might have some potential with the smut scene but then again how could i put aside those darker topics???
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault
curicastic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Well, well, well. Would you look at that. I was not expecting to like this book AT ALL.
I feel like a say that a lot but... ya know. It's high-school based, I usually don't do those but the premise was tempting enough (And booktook made me do it)
That being said, it did not read as a High School book. Well, not all the time at least. There was some cliches and high school drama but the banter and the conection between the main couple more than made up for that.
The whole confessions/letters trope is something I really enjoy, honestly. It was well played, I loved how it came to be and it was super organic, in my opinion.
Xavier is a lovely character. I wanted to hit him in the face for a while, but he redeemed himself. I loved his depth. Plus, he's hot. Come on. I liked his intensity and the way he cared, his backstory made me cringe in simpathy more than a few times. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HOW THE TITLE CAME TO BE, I THINK IT WAS PERFECT. PERFECT. (spoiler) I was so so so so disappointed with Xavier for not doing something when he saw Logan roofie Aveena. That sucked. He only came forward when Alex took a leap of conscience. WHat the fuck, Xavier?
Aveena (What a weird name lol) is also a lovely counterpart. I resonated with her in a lot of things. Her backstory was tragic and I liked how she turned out to be because of it, it didn't feel forced. Her family issues were mostly organic and believable.
The second part of the book took me a little by surprise, but it was good. I felt like they kept hitting a wall and it frustrated me but the interactions in the middle were worth it. (and the smut hehe)
(spoilers) I was... dissappointed? That Xavier's father knew. That felt a tad too forced but I am sure there are real assholes who have done worse. And the whole scene with Logan and Axel... jesus fucking christ. I shuddered .
PS: The epilogue was so cute I died. I want to read Dia and Finn's story so bad. I think it might be interesting.
Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
holliesarah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
lexiegreenbriar'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
4.5
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Rape
charlee92's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Rape, Death of parent, and Alcohol
tylarfrench's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Rape and Suicide
stxrmblessed's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use and Death of parent