maxstaxofbooks'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? No
5.0
the detail. the emotions it put me through. i am in complete awe. the way it all feels so real.. i loved every second of it.
i was able to relate to the characters. i was able to disagree with something’s and still love them like they were real people. the rollercoaster this book put me through. listen. i’ll say it again. PLEASE CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS.
i feel like any and all women should read this book regardless of your own different experience with relationships. i can’t wait to read about Lotus & Kenan, though that is in the third book.
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Death, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse
madame_fool's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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: Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Gun violence
Moderate: Murder, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Violence
chlorelladevil'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
The FMC gets into a difficult situation, but i liked that she saves herself.
PLEASE CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS!
Graphic: Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Death, and Domestic abuse
jtpgdavey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Blood, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Stalking, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Misogyny, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Rape, Sexual content, Gun violence, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion and Miscarriage
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Toxic relationship, Classism, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Blood, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Misogyny, Confinement, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infidelity, Stalking, Grief, and Police brutality
Minor: Death of parent, Abortion, and Miscarriage
amarachireadss's review against another edition
5.0
"Breathe out the lies. That it was your fault. That you failed. That you are what he said you were. Breathe in truth. You are pure. You are enough. You are strong”.
Kennedy Ryan has done it again this book was amazing and I’m so glad I read this. There’s so much emotion, pain, realness and love that was in this book. This story is about Iris (fmc), her survival, strength and love and it was such an important one. We see how intimate partner violence affects Iris in her relationship, the horror of it and how she was able to survive and later find love.
This has a love story in it but it’s not a romance book. It’s a story that shows and gives voice to women that have been through domestic and intimate partner violence. It shows their strength and resilience, the stigma and isolation they go through and also the hope of survival, healing and love again. The romance was touching, sweet and spicy but I'm glad after some sort of healing for the main character. This story is so important to me and it was sometimes hard to get through because of what was happening to the main character but it’s such a beautiful story that everyone should read if they can,
This is also a sports romance that has basketball which is one of my favorite sports. I hardly see basketball in romance books which made me love this book even more. I can’t wait to post all my favorite quotes from this book because I have so many.
TW: This has graphic on page sexual, emotional ,financial and physical intimate partner violence so please be aware before reading.
Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
libroswithlexaa'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Abortion, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Stalking, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Infidelity, Blood, Violence, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
lauraperez'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Physical abuse
teambedward123's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Physical abuse
isabellaslittlelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
“August, you know this is a long shot, right?” he reasons one last time, though the resignation in his eyes tells me he understands it’s futile to try to dissuade me from this course.
“A long shot?” I ask, pausing at the door to give him a cocky grin. “Last I heard, I’m pretty good at those.”
"Life is a constellation of decisions, connected by coincidences and deliberations, painting pictures in the heavens. During the day, when things are brightest, we don’t see the stars, but they are there. It’s only in the contrast of night, when things are darkest, that the stars shine. Iris is my constellation. She took the darkness as her cue to shine. It only made her brighter, stronger, and tonight, her hard-won glimmer lights up the sky.”
"You’re right.” I loosen my fingers from hers so I can hold her face between both hands. “Going to Houston is my best shot at winning a ring.”
“Then why would you—”
“But staying here,” I cut in, caressing the fullness of her bottom lip with my thumb. “Staying is my best shot at winning you.”
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Murder, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Gun violence