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glorysibrary'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
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, and Cursing
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Gaslighting
lottie_j's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Cursing
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
natashau_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Vomit, and Pregnancy
meliah'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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
amarislovestoread's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Violence
mrswhitethorn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
bmrichards87's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Violence
itslizreads'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Rape
theluminarylibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Domestic Violence, Miscarriage, Child abuse, mentions of child SA
This story was everything I need a slow burn, YA romance to be!
First, I have to talk about the characters. Shannon was much more likable than I anticipated her being in the beginning. She very much had a "not like other girls" vibe going. In fact, I believe at some point, she actually said that. I was annoyed. And then we are constantly reminded on just how teeny, tiny, fragile she is. It annoyed me. However, I found myself sympathizing with her so much that I stopped caring. This girl is going through hell at school and hell. She just can't catch a break. I can't expressed how much I wanted her to STAND THE FUCK UP for herself. And in the end (view spoiler) And Johnny is every nice under the surface jock I've ever read about, but it worked for him. He applied the pressure to himself, and beneath the veneer was such low self-worth that I understood it. The best friends were amazing. Gibsie was a riot. I could read about him all day and I wish we had gotten his POV. He's hilarious. I also loved Claire and Lizzie. They are so different but the two of them together are such a good balance. I would have loved to have seen Lizzie with Shannon's father just once. I don't think he would have made it out alive. (And good riddance!!).
The plot itself was all about the romance and Johnny's injury. I thought that would make for a looong 600 pages but it really didn't. It did get repetitive, but they were so cute that I didn't mind. Also this one is a slow burn. Like the slowest of the slow burns, so be prepared for that. There's also the side plot of Shannon and her father. I hate her father, I do. But her mother makes me rage on an entirely different level. She actively choose this horrible man over her own children in the vilest of ways. Honestly, don't care if he beats her. Rough as that is, and I never condone domestic violence, in this case I wouldn't mind. (view spoiler) She can go straight to hell along with him.
With the way the story ended, I am super eager to move on to the next book as soon as it arrives. :)
Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual assault
books_with_alysha'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Blood, and Vomit