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bookdreamer2024's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
kelly_mlg's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-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
5.0
I’m done for. When i say I couldn’t put this book down I mean it. I am obsessed with Johnny and Shannon. Their story just took a place in my heart and I know i will never get it back.
Shannon’s story is truly devastating and i love that the author doesn’t romanticise the dark parts but brings light to them. Reading about Shannon fighting her way through life broke a part of me. The brother sister dynamic is something i always long for in book that touch such sensitive topics and i love that we could read about more than just Johnny and Shannon.
Johnny the man that you are. I was definitely upset with him sometimes but MY GOD HOW CAN SOMEONE BE THIS ADORABLY AMAZING.
After finishing this book I immediately picked up keeping 13 and honestly i don’t want to stop. I’m so excited to find out what happens next
Shannon’s story is truly devastating and i love that the author doesn’t romanticise the dark parts but brings light to them. Reading about Shannon fighting her way through life broke a part of me. The brother sister dynamic is something i always long for in book that touch such sensitive topics and i love that we could read about more than just Johnny and Shannon.
Johnny the man that you are. I was definitely upset with him sometimes but MY GOD HOW CAN SOMEONE BE THIS ADORABLY AMAZING.
After finishing this book I immediately picked up keeping 13 and honestly i don’t want to stop. I’m so excited to find out what happens next
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction, Rape, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Injury/Injury detail
oliviaskye's review against another edition
4.0
It was great, I just feel like the constant mention of Shanon’s size was annoying. I understand that she is so tiny due to malnourishment, but I just feel like there are better ways to have shown it.
I feel like her size was often equated to her being ‘weak’ and ‘fragile’, which I hated because she’s quite literally the opposite, especially having gone through what she had.
I also feel like to show malnourishment, it would’ve been more effective to use descriptors of pale skin, fatigue, thin hair, brittle nails, etc. Don’t hate me, but the fact that it was really just the size made it seem disingenuous - almost like an ‘excuse’ to have a tiny fmc. And I def think I am analyzing this too hard, since I am a survivor of child domestic ab*se, but idk, just wanted to give my thoughts.
But other than that, I really loved the story. Like it was so addicting!! Def would recommend, despite the size thing.
I feel like her size was often equated to her being ‘weak’ and ‘fragile’, which I hated because she’s quite literally the opposite, especially having gone through what she had.
I also feel like to show malnourishment, it would’ve been more effective to use descriptors of pale skin, fatigue, thin hair, brittle nails, etc. Don’t hate me, but the fact that it was really just the size made it seem disingenuous - almost like an ‘excuse’ to have a tiny fmc. And I def think I am analyzing this too hard, since I am a survivor of child domestic ab*se, but idk, just wanted to give my thoughts.
But other than that, I really loved the story. Like it was so addicting!! Def would recommend, despite the size thing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Domestic abuse
evieburrows1's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Child abuse
jennabranco's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Child abuse
bbsylph's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Miscarriage
lamajaber's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
all i have to say is the gibsie is absolutely hilariousssss. i swear i reread every chapter he was in at least 4 times because i was genuinely dying of laughter. i also rlly love shannon, i feel like i relate to her in a lot of ways and i just wanna give her a big fat hug.🥲🫂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Physical abuse
marissaboone's review against another edition
4.25
This book was SO addicting. There were juvenile and cringe moments, 100%, but what else can be expected when reading a high school romance?
Despite this, I couldn’t put Binding 13 down. I read the 750+ pages in less than 2 days. This was the only case of “touch her and die” outside of the fantasy genre that actually felt believable. Johnny was SO protective of Shannon, you couldn’t deny it.
My only other complaint was how weak and vulnerable Shannon came across. She had almost no personality beyond being a tiny fawn of a human. I honestly didn’t see the appeal in Johnny’s eyes… but her vulnerability made sense knowing her history and life. There were many triggering content matters in this story. These all made her empty shell personality make sense, even if she wasn’t “fun” to read about.
Aspects I really liked: it wasn’t really insta love the way some romance novels are. The story was spread out over months, which made it more believable. It also felt like the author was paying attention to the small details, and plot points from the beginning of the book lead to future points in the story. It made it feel like things were happening for a reason, and not like tropes were being written in just to move the story along. Finally, I really loved the depth of Shannon and Johnny’s feelings, as well as the depth of all the characters. I grew to care for them over the coarse of the book and I can’t wait to read more.
Despite this, I couldn’t put Binding 13 down. I read the 750+ pages in less than 2 days. This was the only case of “touch her and die” outside of the fantasy genre that actually felt believable. Johnny was SO protective of Shannon, you couldn’t deny it.
My only other complaint was how weak and vulnerable Shannon came across. She had almost no personality beyond being a tiny fawn of a human. I honestly didn’t see the appeal in Johnny’s eyes… but her vulnerability made sense knowing her history and life. There were many triggering content matters in this story. These all made her empty shell personality make sense, even if she wasn’t “fun” to read about.
Aspects I really liked: it wasn’t really insta love the way some romance novels are. The story was spread out over months, which made it more believable. It also felt like the author was paying attention to the small details, and plot points from the beginning of the book lead to future points in the story. It made it feel like things were happening for a reason, and not like tropes were being written in just to move the story along. Finally, I really loved the depth of Shannon and Johnny’s feelings, as well as the depth of all the characters. I grew to care for them over the coarse of the book and I can’t wait to read more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use and Miscarriage
hannahez's review against another edition
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
2.75
Sometimes repetitive. We would learn something about a character or plot line that then would be mentioned again in a few chapters that the characters would be surprised about. Lots and lots of back and forth between the characters in sense of character development. Oh I shouldn't drive her home, and then he drives her home. And then he freaks out about driving her home because she is younger than him (like 1.5 years) and then, you guessed it, her will drive her home the next night.
I'm reading the next one because how could you not when the book ends like that.
I'm reading the next one because how could you not when the book ends like that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Bullying
jackieranson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail