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Binding 13 - Alternative Cover by Chloe Walsh

19 reviews

a_libra_library's review against another edition

dark 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? It's complicated

4.75

This story was so much more than "a rugby romance". If you're looking for a tough stuff young adult story, this is it. There is a love story but it's very much B-plot. 
Shannon and Johnny do not have a happy ending at the end of this book.

Heavy Triggers for:
Child abuse
Abusive family dynamics 
eating disorders 
Abandonment
Bullying 
Social pressure
Anxiety 
Alcoholism 

Please read with care and caution.  

After years of bullying Shannon Lynch is finally getting a new start at Tommen High School. She'll be with friends she hasn't seen in years and it gives her a few hours day away from her abusive home life. Everything is going great her first day. That is until and unportioned accident on the rugby field and throws her in the path of Tommens golden boy. 

Johnny Kavaugh is a rugby god to his peers but is hiding a secret that could lead to the end of his career before it's even began. He's injured, badly. After an outburst on the field he's crosses paths with Shannon, like the river, and he's completely gone for. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Bullying, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

princessrosepr13's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

• 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

5.0

my favourite series of all time. love them forever. johnnyshannon 💗

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug use

quietmarki's review against another edition

dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I didn't look up any trigger warning for this book... PLEASE DO ! Felt weird reading about minors having a kind of relationship.... 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Vomit, Addiction, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, and Miscarriage

charlottedukee's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse

zabeen's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse

joonvrses's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I hate height differences

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Drug abuse, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Cursing

rosereadsalot's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Abandonment, Addiction, Bullying, Mental illness, Medical content, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Domestic abuse, Torture, Sexual content, and Vomit

eva27's review

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Addiction, Gore, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Violence

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

lucyrudd's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, and Violence

pageafter_paige's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

There are no words to describe how much I loved this book. Such a slow burn that depicts high school love so sweetly.
Both characters have strengths and weaknesses that balance each other out and had me rooting for them the whole time. Not only did I love Shannon, like the river, and Johnny, but I enjoyed all the size characters too! Gibsie, Joey, Claire, even Lizzie proved to be lovable. I was initially intimidated by the page count and find size but I found myself able to fly through chunks when I made sure to dedicate time! Overall such a cute high school sports romance I will certainly be continuing!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Alcoholism, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Physical abuse, Rape, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Misogyny, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Addiction, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Grief