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skylover's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-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
i love rebecca yarros with my whole heart and i will probably invest in every book of hers ever moving forward , but i did find Leah hard to like at times, the use of the word "exquisite" was too much, the weird brother relationship between Brandon and Pax going back and forth of love to hate was hard to keep up with, and while i predicted the Rachel plot twist i did NOT see Brooke's villain era and felt like that was rushed. That being said, i loved the Renegades and their found family. Having read the Fourth Wing series first, this book felt like a rinse and repeat with some of the romance aspects (minus the fantasy ofc), but I still found myself kicking my feet, laughing at the jokes, or blushing at the flirting. this book does a great job of addressing trauma and PTSD as well as a consensual relationship, which is major brownie points in my book. the action of the renegades keeps the story moving and on your toes. i'd read again, but docked it for the reasons mentioned above, the open door turning closed door romance once things started to get good, and that for being a study abroad program story, they never studied??? felt like some flirting scenes could've easily been incorporated with a few different study scenarios imo
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
jolieslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
4.5
I generally love the way Yarros writes the male protagonists in her books and this one was no exception. As a semi adrenaline junkie myself, it was a lot of fun to read about all the different stunts that took place in the book as well. I also loved the dynamic between Leah and Paxton.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Grief
lyndsmarie321's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book definitely gave me Colleen Hoover vibes with its descriptive sex scenes and intensely developing romance. The plot was a bit cheesy and I feel like one of the relationships between characters was left unresolved. But for whatever reason, it kept me turning pages for a MDW read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Car accident
Moderate: Death and Panic attacks/disorders
djackson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Beware while reading this book. There are a few parts that are close to soft porn. I wish I had known before beginning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
tiggerreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
CW: vehicle accident, trauma,
This was lower-angst than I was expecting and I enjoyed that. I liked how Paxton was sort of bowled over by Leah. I was impressed by how he saw this streak of bravery and strength under what she saw as a deep vein of caution and fear. I think Paxton showed his love best by encouraging Leah to push past her recently made comfort zones with the insistence that he would be there to support her and protect her. Leah was able to see Paxton for more than the adrenaline junky that the world sees. They were able to trust each other. Their slides to love were easy, enjoyable to read, and believable.
This was lower-angst than I was expecting and I enjoyed that. I liked how Paxton was sort of bowled over by Leah. I was impressed by how he saw this streak of bravery and strength under what she saw as a deep vein of caution and fear. I think Paxton showed his love best by encouraging Leah to push past her recently made comfort zones with the insistence that he would be there to support her and protect her. Leah was able to see Paxton for more than the adrenaline junky that the world sees. They were able to trust each other. Their slides to love were easy, enjoyable to read, and believable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident