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notyourbai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Vomit
Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
hayzey'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
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Medical trauma, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
darkclothedmaiden'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, and Vomit
_rubydodge's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Blood
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
booknerdcoco'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
4.75
This book had me feeling all the feelings, something of an emotional roller coaster.
This book is primarily character driven, and whilst a high stakes immersive plot takes a back seat to what I usually go for, this novel did not disappoint. I was so invested in Johnny and Shannon's (like the river) story, I literally could not put it down.
Just a word of warning to read the trigger warnings as emotional resilience is required and a note that the story ends on a cliffhanger.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Pregnancy
lucycharm9'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? It's complicated
4.5
This was a slow burn YA romance. While dick and balls were mentioned countless time there was no sex in this book and we only got 3 kisses all towards the end of this book.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, and Sexual assault
jbrusa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Miscarriage and Sexual assault
ashandbooks'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
5.0
This book contains content that may be trigging for some so please make sure to check trigger warnings before reading. Let me say going into this book I was a little afraid and not sure if I would be able to read this as abuse is heavily mentioned and there are on page scenes not to mention how long it it. But I am beyond happy that I continued with it because it was amazing. This book was written perfectly and the descriptions and banter between the characters was handled perfectly. Even the hard topics I felt were addressed correctly. There is cliff hanger at the end of this book so make sure to have the 2nd book Keeping 13 on hand because you will want to jump right in. While this book may seem daunting because of the length it honestly reads really quickly and doesn't feel like 600 pages at all.
I absolutely adore all of the characters in this book and the relationships. Johnny and Shannon seem to have such a genuine care and respect for each other and it was great to be able to see their relationship grow and their characters grow as well. Some of my favorite side characters ever were in this book ie Gibsie and I can't wait to get to his story.
As someone who understands all too much what Shannon has gone through and the growth it takes to reach the point she is at by the end of this book it was very hard to read but a very accurate description of the events and I enjoyed being able to get her thoughts along the way.
I currently have the newly trade publish edition and am hunting the indie edition that is how much I loved this book. I would encourage everyone to read it as long as they feel comfortable with the triggers.
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual assault
lihasbooks'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Misogyny and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
mrsludwig's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault